Saturday, July 9, 2011

Staycation @ Marina Mandarin Singapore

Booked a staycation over the 25-26 Jun weekend for a mini get-away for the family. The stay was a GSS(Great Spore Sale) offer, which was quite a good deal since we got an executive deluxe king room, inclusive of breakfast and high tea for 2 adults, and 15% discount on all F&B during our stay.

Big sister was the most excited and happy about her "holiday", while little bro was oblivious about the whole stay.  We checked in around 3pm and got a room facing the marina bay area, and to our pleasant surprise they were having NDP rehearsal, so that evening we had free entertainment from the NDP show - from the air show to fireworks!

Without delay we brought the kids for their swim after checking in.  The sunny weather was great for Jasper's virgin swim, as the water would be warm! We placed him on the float and he was initially a bit apprehensive but after familiarising himself with the water and pool environment he couldn't stop slapping the water and getting his face all wet- he liked it!  After about 15 mins of water play I brought him back to the room for a warm bath and some shut eye since it was already late into his nap time. So while he was off for his nap (which he immediately did after his bath and milk), big sister continued on with her swim with daddy. The boy had a super power nap of 30mins, as if he knew high tea was waiting for us! So we manage to indulge in our high tea together with the 2 kids, before heading back to the room to relax.

Dinner was of course room service since we should maximise our hotel stay and catch the NDP.  Room service was nice enough to send up a baby chair and we all had dinner together in our cosy room. By 9pm we were all in bed and in dreamland... everyone slept very well and 弟弟 even laughed during his sleep- so cute. Our little alarm clocks woke up at the strike of 730am and we lazed around till 8 before heading down for our mighty breakfast! After breakfast we took a short walk around marina square before checking out and heading to our home sweet home.

A short but sweet break for us and the kids.




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