Mum and Daughter - Opposites

My mum and my aunt brought Auni to the the supermarket the other day. As usual, whenever, someone takes her to the shop, she will request to buy tidbits. That day, they were walking through the tidbits section.

Mum told me that Auni  pointed to some Kit Kats and said, "Those are my favourite. But my mummy doesn't let me eat them." Then she pointed to some other chocolates and said the same thing. This action was repeated for a few times and she even added, "Everything that I like, my mummy will always say 'No'."

My mum then asked her to pick out what she wanted to get. She then took some crackers (which was allowed by my standards) and my mum paid for those.

When my mum related this to me. I could only smile when my mum told me this. Mum said that I should be glad that she did not buy those things that I do not approve of behind my back.

The thing is, I do allow my children to consume chocolates and such, but only when I am the one giving it to them. This is so that I can monitor their intake. At the same time, I normally do not let them choose to buy chocolates and whatnots. I will be the one making the choice. Therefore, they only get to consume them about once to twice a week.

I think Auni has reached the age where she complains to her peers about her parents (so soon!!)

While Auni and I were talking about food the other day, she mentioned, "You and I are opposites, mummy. Everything I like, you don't like. Everything you like, I don't like."

Sometimes it is kind of sad when you have to put your foot down on certain things and you know that they like whatever you do not allow. However, it is important as parents to be the figure of authority at times especially where health and well-being are concerned.

Fun With LolliBox!

When Auni first received her Lollibox, you could see the excitement on her face.

When she saw what was inside, she wanted to get started on it immediately. There are 3 activities in the LolliBox. I told her to choose one activity from the 'Colours & Shapes' box (she wanted to do everything there and then). 

She finally chose to complete 'My Stained Glass' activity. Here's her reading the instructions on how to make it .

Getting started

Using the template.

Arranging the shapes

Creating the "glass" with mummy's help.

Adding the shapes to the glass.

Finally she completed her project. She was so pleased with it that she put it in her room.

What I like about LolliBox is that the material are all provided. Even the template for the shapes! You only need to have your own scissors and glue, that's about it!

The activities not only allow for you to bond with your child, it also has learning points that your child picks up through fun activities. For this activity, your child can learn about shapes and colours. Even if your child already knows her shapes and colours (like my girl here), it is a fun activity for your child to learn that there are many things we can do with shapes and colours.

So what are you waiting for? Get your LolliBox today at http://lollibox.sg