Caitlin’s classmate Chloe had her birthday party at Centrepoint’s McDonald’s over the weekend. I had organized Caitlin’s 4 year old birthday party before, and one of my criteria was that all the kids should enjoy the party or event. I did consider McD’s then, but didn’t think it was going to be all that fun, [...]
McDonald’s McValue McParty!
May 21st, 2009 · 4 Comments · A father's POV, Caitlin the heiress, Food & feeding, Parenting musing, Photo opp
Tags:birthday·celebrations·colour to blog·food·school
Celebrating a 70th birthday and a 50th marriage anniversary!
February 16th, 2009 · 4 Comments · A father's POV, Parenting musing, Photo opp, milestones
It was a successful affair! We had achieved the desired outcome! My parents had invited close relatives and friends, and had wanted to keep the affair not-to-big. So naturally the guest list was crafted by them. Seatings were also generally determined by them, as sometimes one has to try and please as many as possible [...]
Tags:anniversary·birthday·celebrations·grandparents·milestones·party
Crash course (10 dish course?) in project management
February 13th, 2009 · 2 Comments · A father's POV, Education, Food & feeding, Parenting musing, Short post, Simple pleasures, milestones
I would say that in planning for this event, my niece has had her first taste in project (event?) managing and executing a pretty major event, even if it’s only a family affair. And being the cheeky uncle that I am, during times of emailing and IM-ing with her I pressured her highlighting things like [...]
Tags:adventure·anniversary·celebrations·Education·father·grandparents·growing up·milestones·skills
Organising grandparents’ birthday and anniversary
February 7th, 2009 · 5 Comments · A father's POV, Adventures, Food & feeding, Parenting musing, Parenting rules, Photo opp, Simple pleasures, milestones
Those of you invited, or know people who are invited, please don’t disclose this. It is my parents’ 50th anniversary this year, and also a joint celebration for my mum’s birthday. But my dad doesn’t want people to know these. He is kinda shy about it, you see. Also, both my parents just want friends [...]
Tags:anniversary·celebrations·father·grandparents·milestones·mother
Happy Chinese New Year!
January 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment · A father's POV, Caitlin the heiress, Caleb the heir, Short post, Simple pleasures, milestones
Gong Xi Fa Cai to all my friends! I don’t know how often I’d be reading, checking comments, or posting, but rest assured it’s likely due to being busy catching up with relatives, cards and eating!
Tags:celebrations·Chinese·festivities·new·year
Happy Father’s Day!
June 14th, 2008 · 3 Comments · General, Parenting musing, Photo opp
. Got a call from my sister in law about the dinner arrangements for Friday, the usual day of the week where we have dinner with my parents in my eldest brother’s house. We are having a Father’s Day dinner celebration!
Tags:celebrations·father's day