A Family Holiday in Club Med

24-26 September 2015

Uncle Julian came back from the States to spend some quality family time with us last September. Unfortunately, auntie Winnie and cousin Joshua couldn't come back this round.  

Gong Gong planned a beautiful short getaway to Club Med Cherating for a family holiday.  Daddy had to work and unable to take leave in his new job.  We missed him, but we had loads of fun with everyone and the activities.  

I will write less, and post up more pictures here!  

Gong Gong with the boys!

With mummy dearest... she deserve the best holiday!

See the beautiful lake just outside our block where our rooms are located?  I have more to say about the condition, service and quality of Club Med but I will refrain from that now and just cherish the wonderful memories

We walked along this road to the beachside.  Thank God no snakes or monkeys 

An evening show after dinner with dances and a lame storyline

William was brave to go up the flying trapeze first.  Even I got jelly legs when I tried the next day.  Confession:  I went up only because Yi Yi and Uncle Julian did, and I had to do it to show Vic that mummy is brave too. (Vic didn't go because she was just like me... jelly legs)

Here's a video of William up on the flying trapeze...

I forgot what this place was called, but I remembered what we did.  Some went for a swim, and the rest of us who don't swim ie Popo, Yi Yi and myself, plus Uncle Julian who joined us later... we just chilled on the lounge chairs with our alcoholic drinks

Great song and great dance moves!  The party just started...

Kids, it's time to get wet!

She was reserved in the beginning and slowly warmed up and got the idea of a foam party

Come join us, Gong Gong!

This boy was mesmerized and in deep thoughts when he observed others play snooker.  I watched him from afar and thought he looked so serious.  Maybe he was trying to hypnotize the balls. ;P

Practicing their archery skills.  Actually this is their first time experience, even for myself.  Vic was lukewarm to this sport, but William was very excited and wanted more turns.  Sadly he didn't get more turns because "time's up".

After checking out of Club Med, we dropped into the Cherating Turtle Sanctuary which was located just outside the club.  Entrance fee was free.  Allocated 30 minutes which is more than sufficient.

This was a wonderful holiday and I'm glad we all had fun.  God gave us good weather and good health.  The kids definitely had a great bonding time as they paired off for the Kids Club activities and almost everything else.  We thank Gong Gong for footing the bills, and the next time we can have another family holiday again but with us chipping in too : ) 

The November that past

I must say, I still love this blog.  It's still a part of me, albeit neglected many months now.  We did not go overseas in the last school holiday, which is something different.  I think it's a good change to just hang around, rest and catch up on... work and errands?  

For Vic, she had a week of Maths classes at her new school (transferred to William's homeschool center in January 2016) in the last week of November, which was also the beginning of the school holidays.  

Every morning, I'd send her to the center for a 3 hour maths class which is only for the five new kids joining Year 5 this year.  The objective of the class was to close the gap between the Malaysian maths syllabus and the Cambridge/Singapore syllabus that they will be embarking on.  Back at home, it's good I also grilled gave them with additional maths work, so those that came from the teacher was relatively easier.  

For William, he joined a 3 days Vacation Bible School from 26-28 November at SSMC.  We signed him up after an invitation came from his classmate Justin, which was way before our own church announced their VBS.  I personally think VBS is a good way to expose the kids to some form of independence by spending the whole day at church - singing, learning, dancing, arts and crafts, discussion and whatever else they do.  

William made a name for himself with his cell leader and pastor at the VBS, for being over "enthusiastic" and energetic during the whole time.  When we found out at the end of the VBS, mommy and daddy were definitely not pleased to say the least.  

Singing their theme song