Saturday, June 23, 2007

Exploring Singapore

Ben has been a busy little guy this week! We went to our second playgroup and he had a great time...and hopefully next week I'll remember my camera! We also went to Gymboree for the first time for a Singapore New Mother's group and he had a great time at first with the babies and toddlers, then I think the noise of all the crying and yelling overwhelmed him and he was ready to go. One of our new friends from playgroup took us shopping at a local outdoor market one morning and we bought some new clothes for Ben, among other things. I was so excited to find this place because it had clothes from Baby Gap, Old Navy, Carter's, and a bunch of other places. They were all made in China or Macau, so I'm not sure if they came straight from the factory or what but they were CHEAP! We even found a pair of stars and stripes shorts for Ben to wear on July 4th. There is an American Club Independence day celebration here next weekend for the expats so Ben will be dressed in the spirit of things.

We checked out the playground one afternoon here at the complex but there's not too much for Ben to play with just yet. The rolling log did catch his attention, though.


Such a sweetheart!


We started dining on the porch sometimes so Ben will get interested enough in the noises outside that he won't notice me shoving food in his mouth. He's learned that he can keep his mouth shut and he doesn't have to eat! He's also learned that when the camera comes out it's time to smile...


...but he also thinks the camera cord is a toy.


Ben's first time with shoes on was an interesting experience. He didn't know what to think of them and then he couldn't wait to get them off. I used to keep socks on him all the time until he could get them off and chew on them, then I just gave up, so he's been a barefoot boy for months. Once he's walking I guess we'll have to find some little sandals he can't pull off!


Look at me! I can stand and play! (but he still needs just a little help getting up there and a hand to steady him every now and then)

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