A Date With Mama

 

I have been looking forward to this day since Ryan came home from school with my "invitation" several weeks ago. 

By 10.15am, all the mothers were waiting at the front of the school in anticipation for the big surprise. As soon as the doors swung open, we were greeted with a big "Happy Mothers' Day" banner in the classroom. The kids rushed out excitedly to find their mums. All week Ryan had been telling us that he had a surprise for me for Mama's Day at school but "I can't tell you what it is!" Well, it sure was a lovely surprise. Actually it was four surprises - two songs, one in English and one in Mandarin, a gorgeous gift and a beautiful card. :)

Here's the surprise song Ryan was talking about all week. He went all shy as soon as he saw me holding the camera.

 

My treasured gifts - a lovely card and jewellery box (pic looks a little distorted because of the wide angle lens)

After the wonderful presentation, it was snack time for everyone. As a special treat, the kids were given sweet pastries instead of their usual healthy snack of crackers and fruit. And didn't they all just love it! When he'd finished eating, Ryan took me on a little tour of his classroom, pointing out all his masterpieces. 

Trust Ryan to choose a sweet roll over a plain croissant

Watching him you'd think that we didn't feed him at home. He wasn't one bit bothered that he was the only one left at the table!

A mini sink for mini munchkins

Star Bears bus schedule

An aeroplane or "fei ji" as Ryan calls it

Free play 

We spent Mother's Day on our favourite beach, Big Wave Bay. Breakfast on a gorgeous sunny summer day with three of my favourite people, just the perfect day!

Just Ryan and I because Mia was asleep in her pram and Shad behind the camera as usual