Football, Horses and Monkeys

Today, J and his friend, R had a free trial class at Soccatots. The class started with simple warm up exercises and they were taught simple skills of handling the football. Initially both boys refuse to join the class but after a while, they were soon enjoying themselves. I think the class is interesting as it teaches good physical co-ordination skills but J is reluctant to go for future classes.

After the class, we had brunch at the Bukit Timah Saddle Club. One of the riders graciously allowed R and J to pet her horse. I think that is the highlight for J as he loves animals. We proceeded to the restaurant. The ambience and service of the restaurant is great but the food took a while to come. Rach (R’s mum) and I were both presented a strawberry cake each as it is Mother’s Day weekend.

After brunch, we parted ways with Rach & R and made our way home.

After J’s afternoon nap, we took him to look at the monkeys. There is a family of monkeys that lives in the forest near the causeway to JB.

Many people would go there to watch and feed them (feeding them is an offence though). Some of them will come up close to us humans to get their food while some stay away.

Today, we saw them playing as one by one dive into the shallow river. There is this particular baby monkey who dare not dive in and was hanging for its dear life but finally lost his grip and fell into the river as well.

Today is a great day as J has been sick for a long time and has finally recovered and could enjoy himself in the outdoors.