Father’s Day – achievement unlocked

Since becoming a Dad, every action and plan we had was always centered around the kids.
This Father’s Day weekend, I have unlocked another achievement, Boon Xin is now 90% confident of handling a bike.

Yeah! This means we can indulge in our family outing on wheels around the neighbourhood.
Xin cycling

Video (Link) : She is cycling, almost.

Perhaps our sponsors know our lifestyle is a bit too mundane for Father’s Day :p
Our weekend was a bit more special thanks to their cake and toys 🙂

Thank you Cedele for their wonderful German Chocolate Cake.
Cedele father's day cake

Dads love Nerf Guns too, not only kids. They were grumpy when I ask whether I can own the Crossbolt gift from Hasbro wahaha. Hasbro knew I was the underdog during our last Nerfgun war at Sengkang.

Checkout Crossbolt video here.
Nerf Gun

Lego, Ninja = Ninjago. Lego always offer a Fun opportunity for parents and kids to bond. (From now till 28 June, pop by Raffles City Atrium for some Lego Fun)
Ninjago lego

To me, Father’s Day is just another day, Fatherhood need not be about Fun and excitement, and I do not expect anything in return. I just hope to be there for the kids when they need me.
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Many Dads out there are performing their duty silently, I belong to the group who show their love and affection through their actions, not hugs or kisses.

This Father’s Day, while we celebrate, do spare a moment for the Dads who lose their child in the recent Sabah earthquake. Words cannot express the anguish of losing a child.

When are we ever ready to let go?

When are we ever ready to let go?

As my eldest boy will be encroaching into teenage territory soon, this question keeps popping up.

The kids are growing up to be more independent and confident, but it also means they will soon have their own social circle. They might not join us in all our family outings, sometimes, they find venues (and events) childish too.

Boon Kang (No2) is P3, and he suddenly requests to cycle to school today.
Alarm rings off. Is he ready?

Actually, are we Parents ready?

Parents always give kids less credit than they deserve.
Will he know how to cross the road safely?
Will he pay attention even when Green light in his favour?
Can we trust his judgement?

Video : Paranoid Daddy need to spy on Boon Kang to make sure he is careful on the road.

Look Right Look Left, No car, Go.
Daddy always nag before we cross the road.

They will soon outgrow their kiddie bikes, and carefree childhood behind.

Video : You only have one childhood, make it memorable!

Dilemma of parenting, we want them to grow up safely and mature, yet we miss their cute growing-up faces and actions.