2 weeks ago, I chanced upon the info of a violin performance at the Botanical Gardens and planned to bring Renee there to watch. I was still contemplating a few days ago as to whether to go for it as it means we'd be going to my mom's late again this week. So, when Eileen and Elsie told me that no one will be going down to my mom's this week, it gave us the free choice of going there without having to rush :)
We arrived late and contrary to daddy's prediction, the carparks were full(could be due to parents ferrying the performing children). Never knew so many people would visit the BG now(although I knew there had been some changes made to e place).
Renee had fallen asleep on the way and she was grouchy when I carried her up. Due to the rush, I had left the note at home, thus I had to try and figure out where the performance would be(especially when there's no one tending the information counter). Good thing I saw the words 'Sha Foundation Symphony Stage' on the sign and I recalled it to be the venue! As we walked on, we soon heard the sounds of violin which confirmed that we're in the correct direction. We'd need to go 'downhill' to get nearer to the stage but I wasn't certain that I would be able to do that with Renee(esp. with my bag and her stuffs in it), so I chose a spot where there's a sculpture and told her that we'll go down when daddy joins us. She, already grouchy with the 'disturbed sleep', was not very happy about the wait and so, she didn't quite enjoy the performance :(
Just look at the crowd!
The younger ones in yellow and red were from Mandeville music school
Took a few videos of their performances and here're the less 'shaky' ones :)
The basic Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - I like how it's being played on the Violins...
Whilst searching around the area for restaurants, Renee fussed that she's hungry but when we finally got to Tanglin Mall, she didn't want to eat 'cos she saw the play corner. Daddy was sooo angry that he said not to let her come back to the table. Not long later, she came to the table with some of the toys, but daddy told her not to come over since she doesn't want to eat. She indeed went back and played on happily, with the occasional look in our direction to make sure we're still around. When our food's arrived, she came back and I guess she's really hungry, 'cos she took the bowl I've requested for her and checked if there's food in it. Again, daddy told her angrily that she can go without food if she's sooo keen in playing. She stood where she was for a short while and after adjusting her shoes, she went back to play! Then a caucasian girl went to join her and I told daddy : "should hv just let her sit down to eat when she came just now" and he said "gotta let her learn". Although I know that she needed to be deciplined, my reply was : "ya, at this age? U think she would? In no time, she'll simply forget aboutt this 'lesson' when she sees toys again'(I mean, which kid wouldn't? unless u give them a really severe lesson that they'll remember, right?).
When we've left the restaurant, daddy asked if I would like shop around but I rather go back straight as Renee hadn't got a bite but daddy again, said she need to learn... On our way to the toilet, Renee told me she's hungry and though it's heart-aching, I told her that she'd have to go without food since she chose play over food. She began to sob and fell asleep again in the car. When daddy carried her up from the car seat, she woke up, remembered and I saw her tearing, as she walk beside her papa(usually he would just carry her)...
Back home, daddy began lecturing her and she cried... She came to me for comfort but not wanting to waste the efforts, I tried not to give in to her and not giving up, she 'climbed' onto my lap and pulled my arms around her(heeeee). I allowed her the comfort she needed slowly and when she's finally calmed down, I asked if she'd like to eat and when served, she gobbled up her macaroni. I wonder how long this lesson will last though... :D
Oh yes, our tree is up! :D
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