Prior to moving to Singapore we had no idea what a big deal Chinese New Year was on this side of the globe. Not only is a public holiday spanning multiple days, but many people also extend the holiday and spend time with family and friends. This year is the year of the Ox, which is included in all the decor around town. This picture looks like something I did in photoshop, but it is a legit cardboard ox by our apartment. It looks so life-like.
To celebrate today we took the kids to Chinatown. It was actually dead and everything was closed, but we ate lunch at a hawker stand (one of the few open) and it felt festive to be there since the area is decorated for the season. I could have done without the strangers touching the twins non stop and the guy next to us blowing his nose the farmer way while I ate, but alas we enjoyed the adventure.
Saturday we went to a friends house and they had this cool pool float that Ainsley enjoyed because she got to push Kara around in it until Kara grew tired of the fun.
Jack & Kara turned seven months old today. Hard to believe! At a recent doctor appointment they checked out great. Just one more kilo and Kara and Ainsley will weigh the same.
Jack 17.3 pounds, 26.4"
Kara 18 pounds, 26.4"
Our jaws literally hit the floor today when Jack very unexpectedly got into the crawling position with his hands and knees, chest off the floor, and rocked back and forth for about five seconds. He doesn't even sit on his own yet but apparently he is ready to crawl! Watch out marble floors!!!!
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