Zarif's farewell to his full teethed smile.

I received a phone call from home on Friday while I was at work. It was Zarif, telling me that his lower front tooth is loose and he can wiggle it and it is hurting when he bites into his food. Oh, I thought, so it's time for you to say goodbye to your tooth Zarif, I will take you to the dentist on Saturday. As promised... forgotten for a moment first thing in the morning, but reminded... we all trooped to the dentist to say farewell to Zarif's front tooth.

Zarif's full set of baby teeth.

At the dentist, the doctor is checking the loose tooth.

Getting a shot to anesthetize both the tooth that will be extracted and the jawbone and gums that surround it! Eeew, I know! I used to hate this part, each time I go to the dentist when I was a kid. I don't know, maybe the gel that the doctor applied before the shots really works, don't remember getting those then. Maybe we had them back then but they weren't as effective. He didn't seem to feel a thing, didn't shed a tear, didn't even notice that he was shot! Twice!!! Notice, how his eyes were shield from the scary instrument of torture?? I thought that was very thoughtful of the doctor.

The apparatus.

Gurgle and spit boy...

Hey, my mouth feels weird! Really weird!

The extraction!

Aww man....

Taraaaa... bye bye teeth! Yup, two! He lost two at once, according to the dentist it was not just one tooth but both two front teeth were loose! OMG! No wonder the 2 injections!

Mama... do I look that bad??? No Zarif, you are still my handsome boy!!! :-)

Well done, my brave BIONICLE boy! I am so proud of you! Papa will be equally proud when he sees this!

Mall hopping (Singapore - Day 3).

On the third day, since I thought, it would be nice for the kids to be out of the sun/rain for one day after Universal Studios, we'd spend the day checking out what I have missed most in Singapore... what else if it ain't the malls. Mall hopping turned out to be more tiring than a day at the "Studios". I didn't take that many pictures, here's some taken here and there...

Bugis Street, didn't spend that long here as it looked like it was going to rain.

My plan to check out Arab Street was also cancelled.

This was at Raffles Place.

Just woken up from a cat stroller nap and was mesmerised by the mime artist.

My father then took us to Vivo City, specifically at lunch time, to try his favourite Tauhu Bakar at the food court there. Apparently each time he comes to SG for work, he will not miss coming here at least once each trip! My verdict : really nice, though a tad hot, as in spicy! My mother's verdict : I can make something like this, and even better! Ha!ha!

I ended up taking the yong taufu + noodles and soup mix for myself and the kids.

This is my favourite dish at Pavvy foodcourt, whenever I feel like something soupy.

Zaim enjoying his noodles. Slurp! Slurp!

Notice the big fat boy popia on the table in front of me, it is absolutely delish!!!

My mom had this shaved ice thingy for dessert.

The kids chose this Chocolatey Ice Blended Concoction.

After lunch, we checked out what else Vivo City has to offer. This was where we finally found Nayli's trainers. While I browse the shops with Nayli, Zarif, Zaim and atuk discovered the best waiting area ever!

Wheeee down the slide he went.

Nayli just couldn't resist in the end.

While you kids were at the playground...

Back from Vivo City, in the MRT, Zaim enjoyed his endless MRT rides.

From the MRT station to the hotel, we took the hotel shuttle.

As it turned out, the shuttle had to do a few pickups first before heading back to the hotel.

We ended up getting a free ride around the city. Nice.

Nothing like ending the day with a hot bath! (oh how I wished I had one single bath

throughout my stay here, but I never did!).

Zarif's turn.

Zaim with his new toys.