I'm a full-time mummy

One day, while Ben was sitting on my lap fiddling with my camera, I decided instead of worrying that he's going to break it and then taking it away from him as usual, I decided to teach him how to use it. My camera is very easy to use, just point and press the button on the top right corner.

And look what happened when I taught my 21 months old toddler how to use the camera...

Cute eh? I think my boy's got talent!

Ladies and gentlemen!

Today, I'm going to show you guys how to get your toddler (or any young children you have or know) to color like a professional!

Few days ago while I was shopping in a bookstore, I came across this awesome coloring book which I just can't resist and bought one home so that I could let my Ben Gogh had a go at it. All you need is the coloring book, a brush and some water. That's all!

What you need to do is, get a small bottle or container, fill it up with some water, wet your brush with the water and just brush on the coloring page(s)! Simple right?! Just take a look at how my boy does it...

I get to see the colors nicely 'drawn' on the pages and my boy gets to enjoy 'coloring' with the brush and playing with water too! Well worth my money invested! Hahahahah!

We just got back from a weekend family outing at Genting Highlands, the City of Entertainment. Went there with hubby's 2nd brother & family and 2nd sister and her daughter, Bonnie (Ben's fave cousin)

The temperature was 20.6℃ when we arrived and we checked into our room and settled down. Had a simple and delicious lunch prepared by my sister-in law and then we all head out for the theme park rides.

Hubby, Ben and I went to the First World Indoor Theme Park and bought us some day pass for the unlimited rides and start looking for the suitable rides to try for Ben.

We tried the Carousel as the queue is short and the rides are not so long. And parents can hop in and play as well. Just as we were about to go in, Ben started showing signs of sleepiness... Bah!! Hubby and I pondered whether to go ahead or not, and then we decided to go ahead and let him try it first. You should have seen how sleepy Ben is - at one point, he actually plopped his head and leaned over to the pole for support (don't worry we're holding onto him tightly!).. hahahahaha...

Ben looking around when we first arrived...

Ben smiling at the camera at his 1st ride, the Carousel

He started feeling sleepy, leaning his head to the pole...

Once the Carousel ride ended, hubby and I decided to head back to the hotel and let Ben take his afternoon nap. No point dragging an 11kg boy all around the theme park. So we started making our way back to the hotel, we took the outside route, enjoying the cool air and hubby and I took turns carrying Ben.

Halfway there, Ben suddenly woke up. He looked around really alert by now, wondering why we were walking outside and started pointing to the rides and attractions outside and again hubby and I discussed and finally U-turned and head back to the indoor theme park... ARGHHHHHHH!! We lugged the 11kg boy all the way back to the Indoor Theme Park...

Ben asleep on daddy's shoulder...

Ben: "Why are we outside? What happened to the rides?!"

Ben on the Carousel ride again...

So off we go, and head back to the first ride we saw, the Carousel again! Ben enjoyed the ride this theme (of course, no more sleepiness!) and once the ride is over, we looked for other rides to try. We tried the Venice Gondola ride, the Rio Float, the Mini Train, and again the Carousel before finally heading back to our hotel.

Ben looking out during the Venice Gondola ride...

Ben looking through the rails of the Rio Float ride...

Ben on daddy's shoulder watching Doraemon show...

Yeap, Carousel ride again and Ben even patted his horse!

We wanted to take pictures with Doraemon as they were having some show to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Doraemon but there are too many people around. Back at the hotel, we hang around a while taking pictures of the Christmas decoration and I even bought a small book for Ben at the hotel's newstore.

On day 2, we had some instant noodles for breakfast (cornflakes and milk for Ben) then top up with some bread toast at the hotel's coffee shop and head to the Indoor Theme Park while the rest went to the Outdoor Park again.

The Christmas tree at the hotel lobby...

Ben posing for the camera on day 2

Carousel again for the umpteenth time...

This time, we didn't get the unlimited day pass as we only have about an hour or so to spend at the Indoor Theme Park before we have to check out. So, hubby bought 4 rides passes (can be used for adults and children but only for 4 rides). We used the first pass ride for Ben's umpteenth Carousel ride. We didn't have to get any as children below certain height must be accompanied by their parents and for this ride, it's free for us! Yeayy!

After the Carousel ride, we went to the Monorail station and waited about 10 minutes. It was quite foggy outside but still there are lots of people queueing and playing in the Outdoor Theme Park. The monorail moves slowly, giving us ample time to enjoy the view from above and all around.

The view right after our monorail left the Indoor Theme Park...

Ben checking out the rides outside..

Ben still checking the rides outside...

When we saw our monorail heading back into the Indoor Theme Park building, I took a last shot of the view from outside, with the heavy fog circling around the building.

Ben relaxing and enjoying the Monorail ride...

The Indoor Theme Park almost engulfed with fog...

Ben posing with a poster of Doraemon...

I like the Christmas decorations all around Genting Highlands as they have some sort of recycling theme for this year. After admiring the creative and beautiful Christmas decorations, we slowly make our way back to the hotel to prepare for check out at 1pm.

The beautiful Christmas deco hanging above...

The creative signage made of  hardboard...

Ben giving mummy his shy cheeky look...

I took some shots of the view as we make our descend. We reached the city in the afternoon. We had our lunch at the Bukit Kiara Equisterian club and even went to check out some horses in the stables nearby. If you are free, take a look at this video we captured of Ben laughing cheekily and winking at a horse...

The sky view on our way back...

My cheeky boy fell asleep the moment we left Genting...

Ben laughing cheekily while stealing glances at the horse...

All in all, it was a fun and totally tiring weekend. It was great to be able to spend some time and see Ben enjoyed the weekend playing with his cousin sister and brother. Thank you for reading this super long post!

p.s: The last time we went to Genting was over a year ago, you can read about the family trip and also about my breastfeeding episode at Genting during that time...