Monday, January 01, 2007

Squash and Tennis

Papa and Mama left Gwendolyn with Grandma on New Year's Eve and went for karaoke with Uncle Don, Auntie Lena, Uncle Victor and Auntie Tonya. Papa and Mama didn't pick Lyn Lyn up until afternoon on New Year's Day. After that, we went home for a short while, but later, we went to Uncle Victor's house for some racket ball games! When Lyn Lyn knew that we're heading to Uncle Victor's house to play with Summer, she was all excited. But as it was near her nap time, she almost fell asleep in the car. Both Papa and Mama kept her entertained and kept talking to her, so that she can endure the car journey to get into some action!

When the 2 kids reached the squash court, they were all excited...couldn't wait for the adults and just drag out the rackets from the holders! Both Papa and Uncle Don were trying to throw the balls to the kids and let them hit. But Lyn Lyn seemed to have the upper hand of being "stronger" and have more "ball sense". She was concentrating in touching the ball when the ball was going her direction.

When the adults were ready for squash, the kids moved to the tennis court to try out another type of action. This time, the rackets are so much bigger and heavier...Summer got tired much earlier than Lyn Lyn and resorted in running after the tennis balls instead. Lyn Lyn persevered with Uncle Don and kept asking Uncle Don to throw the ball to her, so that she can aim and hit! Actually, her aiming was quite good and she can hit the ball as it approaches her! Papa and Mama can think about sending her for tennis lessons!


After a round of running, both kids were tired and so, it's time for Uncle Don and Papa to play, whilst Mama was trying to keep the kids entertained, sitting down and watching both Papa play! How to keep them seated without running around? Mama has asked them to laugh out loud when either Papa missed the ball! In the end, both happily laughed throughout the game and we only have to leave the court when it started to rain...


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