Fab 5 Friday...

The week totally got away from me. I meant to blog earlier in the week...and, well, it didn't happen. This is actually the first time this week that I've sat down with coffee and my computer and even thought about having an hour or so to get some thoughts written down. Happy for being busy (or at least relatively busy), but was definitely missing the "me time."

I was a delinquent parent Wednesday night and skipped elementary parents night at school. Yup, so bad. I know how much I hated that night when I was teaching...parents trying to get some one-on-one time with you to see how Billy was doing, others challenging you about your homework policy because they knew their slacker child was never going to meet the requirements (yes, I taught high school and parents did challenge me on my policy), and schmoozing with the great parents who actually seemed to understand how hard teaching was and wishing you had a room full of those parents for the school year. Anyways, I skipped Wednesday night and felt guilty for about 3 minutes and then I was over it. We've been here a year and I believe I have a pretty good grip on what's happening at school and with my child's education. And, while my kids are far from perfect, they know that school is something we take serious and that we expect them to do the same.

But, you're not here for my thoughts on education in today's world...you are here for Fab 5 Friday! And, it was a good week!

1. LEGOLAND and Universal Studios. So, last weekend was kids' weekend - LEGOLAND and Universal Studios. (This was a makeup trip for one we had planned last May, but needed to be postponed due to Blaine's injury.) The kids loved it! We stayed at the LEGOLAND hotel and hit the park on Saturday - and it was not busy at all. No long lines, the kids could ride their favorites multiple times, the hotel was clean and so was the park. We hit the water park in the afternoon and the kids had a blast. We even got Blaine in the wave pool without his brace - so LEGOLAND was a huge success.

Sunday morning we got up and headed to Singapore. It was our first time driving into Singapore, but we were fully prepared with all the necessary paperwork and got the little card you needed when we passed the initial entry point. We stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel on Sentosa - which was amazingly convenient. We hit the aquarium late Sunday morning and then spent Sunday afternoon lazing at the pool and hanging at the swim-up bar. Monday had us hitting Universal Studios - which was also very quiet. No need for express passes as the longest line was about 10 minutes. I even did the Transformers ride and The Mummy rollercoaster! Caleb was quite proud of me!

 

 

 

The drive home was not super fun due to holiday traffic heading back to KL. But, we were fully prepared for heavy traffic, idiot drivers and an extended amount of time in the car. The kids had a blast - so the ride home was worth it! Can't wait to head back in November!

 

2. Light Beer and Burgers. Yes, while we were in Singapore we hit the Hard Rock Café where we enjoyed Miller Light beer and big, ol' juicy burgers. Sometimes you just need a taste of home...and this certainly filled the craving!

3. Golf Lessons. Golf lessons started this week at KLGCC. I'm taking lessons with Louise, Lotte, Natalia, Celine and Brandie - and what a fun group they are! I don't know that my golf game will ever improve, but I'll definitely laugh a lot with this gang!

4. Ales and Lagers. Had a chance to meet Mabel at Ales and Lagers this week to catch up. While the place is small, he has a nice selection of beer and cider. I tried a cider while there - and it was so delicious that I had to have a second one! I'm anxious to try the new Taps Beer Bar in 1MK and see what they have to offer!

5. Soccer, baseball, basketball, and cross country. So both boys are currently doing soccer and baseball on Saturdays. Caleb last week had tryouts for the grade 4/5 basketball team - and he made it! And then, Grayson came home on Friday and said that he was going to run cross country. (This from the kid who really hates to run! Mrs. Lowe must be incredibly persuasive!) Anyways, we are sports heavy now and have put their golf lessons on the back burner until basketball and cross country are over for the season. I'm happy that the boys are each doing sports together and also participating in some stuff solo. This gives them a chance to see where their interests are and not just do what the other kid is doing.

Okay...that's a wrap for this week's Fab 5! We've got a busy weekend ahead with dinner and Cards Against Humanity with some friends this evening (Yes, bring on the inappropriateness!), kids' sports all day Saturday, Howie Day Saturday night, and two birthday parties on Sunday. Enjoy your weekend folks - I know we will!