Kids these days are not playing enough. And by play, I don’t mean being glued to the iPads or iPhone. I mean having good old fashion fun under the sun, running, tumbling and getting all sweaty.
With my new year resolution to get more active, I hope to be a positive influence to Sophie with my new lifestyle. That said, we try to bring her on weekends to play instead of being copped up at home or in the shopping malls.
2 weekends ago, I decided to organize a kids day out for my group of mummy friends whom I’ve known since our preggie days. I also invited a Ai and her daughter along, since we talked about organizing a play date.
The idea is simply for our kids to have fun under the sun. And what better way to do that, than at the much loved Singapore Botanic Gardens. There is a water play area at the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden and the kids went wild!
Sophie’s new swim suit that’s begging her to grow taller… faster!
Strutting her stuff
When the kids first arrived, they were all within a meter from their parents. But it didn’t take them long before they were running and chasing each other.
Sophie was having so much fun with the water fountains that she dragged me to join her. I didn’t expect to get my bottom wet but all in the name of having some fun with Sophie. I’ll say that’s pretty worth it.
Alexis was not left out either.
Thankfully, we enjoyed a very good weather that morning and the sun was partially hidden shielding us from the scorching sun. In any case, the kids were cooled by the water play so it’s really a great combination of fun under the sun.
Sophie and friends
Besides the water play area, Jacob Ballas also makes a great outdoor nature classroom where kids can learn and discover about plants, nature and the environment. With so much to do, it’s definitely worth a visit for the weekends.
See my little bunny Sophie hopping over a jet of water that sprayed unexpectedly at her!
Which other water playground do you like to bring your kids to? We’ll be checking out a new water playground in the East this weekend. Stay tuned for the review and another new place for the kids next weekend 🙂
Tagged: play, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Weekend activities
Lovely pictures and I can see Sophie, mom and dad are enjoying themselves too! We love to bring Dot there too. Being there many times and still loving it.
Will stay tune to your new water playground next week 🙂
We tried bringing Sophie to the playground beside it, but she still doesn’t like the sand. Think she much prefers the water play area anytime 🙂
This looks so fun! Kids all love water, don’t they? I hope I can arrange some playdates next time too! Anyway I nominated your blog for the One Lovely Blog Award. =) Keep blogging and stay in touch!
Cheers,
Summer
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Yes, that would be nice. After all in sunny Singapore, water play is always welcome by the kids. Thanks for the lovely award dear. It’s nice to stay connected with fellow mums online isn’t it?
Hey, we’ll probably see u there at the new playground in the east! Then we can meet in person! Heh
Oh looking forward to see you guys there!
Hi Madeline, we finally meet in person. Our girls seems to enjoy the new water playground. Guess I may bump into you again there.
I didn’t know that Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden have a water play area! I hope my girl will enjoy as much as Sophie when I bring her there one of these weekend.
Yeah it’s lots of fun for the kids, you should bring her there. She’ll love it.
It certainly such a fun day! Look forward to meeting up with you all again.. Have a splashing good time this weekend too 🙂
Sure, I’ll definitely be planning another play date with the rest of the kids again 🙂
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Great pictures! That garden is very pretty and it looks like a lot of fun! We are working on the exact same goal around here these days! — Spending more time outside =D
Why not, after all the kids always love to be outdoors and run around!
I love the cute photo caption “Sophie’s new swim suit that’s begging her to grow taller..faster!” LOL! She’s so cute!
Haha, thanks Abi!
So cute!! Must take my kids here!