Doodlebug’s Diary

With the start of Ramadhan, you all should know that traffic in KL can be crazy.

I mean, today I had to drop off a “package” in KLCC, and guess what?? It took me 30 minutes.. YES, 30 minutes.. doesn’t sound too bad, you say? No sirreeee bob, I was coming from The Bungalow at Jalan Damai, (home of Doodlebug). and we’re right smack in town! It’s normally a 5 minute leasure drive.

Maybe it was the rain.. Go figure. Although, I have to say on Monday, me and Dura were able to make it to Pasar Keramat in 10 minutes, get fantastic parking (albeit illegally), bought food, pick up lil’ miss boss and and back in my apartment with time to spare before breakig of fast.

But today’s traffic made me really think about the classes we run in the afternoon.. to go back at 5.30.. okay the kids rarely leave on time, since they just have too much fun playing .. *sigh* I hope the parents can brave the traffic.. (secretly thanking all the parents whom are also drivers a.k.a chauffers)

Meanwhile, our parties are on full swing! We have Riley’s 5th Ben 10 party this Saturday, and I’m pretty sure that the kids will have HUMONGOUS FUN.

For all my muslim readers, happy fasting!

Ironically, we at Doodlebug started Ramadhan with an ice cream making class during the Mini Bakers class. Well, they are all below 6 years old.. The ice cream looks sooo good, but it just taught me to be more patient, after all, this is the time for all of us to be more spiritual, and to be thankful of what we have.

This week also marks the Malaysian school holidays, and of course, some kids are already on their summer break! So don’t  forget, Mini Matisse, Tune In and Mini Bakers are in full swing! Call 012 353 0501, to learn more about these classes!

I’ve lots to tell, I just came back from a fabulous Sabah trip and I really want to share it with you guys.. Till later, keep healthy!

The weather held up, there’s paint and sand everywhere, kids and adults lounging inside and outside.

I am still recovering, yes, STILL..

See more snapshots in our Snapshots page, Doodlebug FB, or Tiny Tapir’s FB..

Thank you all for coming, and for those who missed it, we hope to see you in our upcoming events..

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Stay healthy ya’ll!

I’m so excited! Anne Ooi – story teller extraordinaire have confirmed her appearance with her “roving books” from 12 – 2 pm! Watch out for her story telling session sometime during the time slot..

Here are some of the exciting activities we have lined up for you and your picnic gang!

From 12noon-5pm, kids will enjoy unlimited trampoline time, get crafty, decorate cupcakes, stamp their handprint on our walls (well, at least one of them), coloring competition and join in on our fun games !!

No need to prepare your own picnic, there will be food stalls at the bungalow, and lots of other mini stalls selling wonderful stuff for the whole family –

DOOF

Scrapping Glitz – Scrapbooking!

Mimpi Murni – Jewelry Making!

Mia and Mika – Clothes! Clothes!

Taiwanese baby clothing store

Chantek Gifts – Household items

Tiny Tapir Eco Shop – Eco Friendly baby items

IBU – Learn more about IBU resource group

Don’t forget we’ll also have free sessions of talks, and learn more about Doodlebug’s activities and our playschool!

12 noon – 1pm : Hypno Birthing Intro Class

12 noon – 1pm : Bento Making ! By Allthingspurple

1pm – 2pm : Nutrition Talk (for adults & kids!) – by Gina our lactation expert

1pm – 2pm : Tiny Tapir – Cloth Diapering and Soft Structured Carrier & Wraps baby carrying

2pm – 3pm : Baby Signs Demo Class (sign up for this talk to avoid dissapointment)

3pm : Mama Patch Babywearing (ring sling)

3.30pm: Mei’s Mei Tais Babywearing (mei tai)

4pm: Jumpsac Babywearing (ring sling)

4pm: Tiny Tapir DEMO – How to make cloth pads

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See our map below for directions and we’d like to highlight that the bungalow will be vehicle free on that day! (So the kids can run around freely!). Please park at SJK Chung Hwa, right next to Lrg Damai 9.

See you there!

Mark your calendars!

09.08.09 Sunday

Together with Tiny Tapir, Doodlebug will be organizing “PICNIC @ THE BUNGALOW”

There will be plenty of activities for your kids like decorating cupcakes, coloring competition, art attack!, story book reading, sing a long session and let’s not forget games!games!games!

Learn more about Doodlebug and Tiny Tapir. We have also lined up talks on Baby Signs, Baby wearing, Cloth Diapering, Nutrition and Hypno Birthing. Please register early for the talks, so we can ensure a place for you.

Learn about Scrapbooking with the talented Nadhrah of Scrapping Glitz or try your hand at making your own jewelry with Murni of Mimpi Murni. There’s also booths selling pre-loved baby wear, baby items and lots more! (trust me on this we’ll have lots to sell! (Ladies.. you don’t want to miss this..).And of course, all the lovely products from Tiny Tapir! 

Also see the many exciting designs from DOOF, cause we know beanbags are for all ages! Want to know more about IBU group? Hop on over to the Bungalow on 9th of August and we’ll make a picnic out of it! Don’t worry about bringing your own basket, you can get them at the Bungalow! And we promise it’s going to good….

Call 012 3530501 or drop us a line at mydoodlebugdiary@gmail.com to book your place for the talks or for any enquiries.

As my little princess would say..”Take me to Doodlebug!”

See you all there!

WOW!!

Has it really been 2 whole months of no updates on Doodlebug’s blog????

Time really flies.

Don’t get me wrong, but lots has happened the past few months. We are currently running 7 classes – Mini Groove Club and Mini Matisse on Tuesdays, Groove & Grow and Science Twist on Wednesdays, Tune In on Thursdays; and Kickboxing and Mini Bakers on Saturdays!  

Although for this week, Mini Groove and Groove & Grow is cancelled, as our beloved instructor, Claudine is recovering from her appendics surgery (yes, this can happen to anyone of all ages..)

Oh and by the way, watch out for some exciting news coming soon on our blog, but first I have to upload some shots of the parties we’ve held in these past months…

busy-busy-Doodlebugsy…

Great news! We will be hosting our first Baby Signs Parent workshop at Doodlebug on 24th May, Sunday at 10 am!

Babies have a lot to say….even before they can actually speak. With the Original Baby Signs® Program, babies and toddlers can communicate what they see, what they need and even how they feel by using simple easy-to-do signs for words like “Eat”, “Milk” and “More”. Research has shown that the Baby Signs® Program decreases frustration, help babies talk sooner, enriches parent-child relationships, and boosts’ babies intellectual development.

Join other families around the world in discovering the joys and benefits of this revoluationary approach to early communication!

The Parent Workshop is a one time, 2 hour instructional event designed to introduce parents (and parents to be), grandparents, and caregivers who would like to communicate with the baby in their life before they can talk, to the Baby Signs® Program of infant communication.

Learn to communicate better with your child, all at RM250 only (inclusive of materials) with the lady who is responsible in bringing in this wonderful program to Malaysia, Jamie Solomon!

Call 012 3530501 and sign up today. Hurry, space is limited!

So I attended the kick boxing class on Saturday, and paying BIG time for it! Don’t get me wrong, the class was great.. (there’s just something about pretend punches..) But I haven’t exercised in a very long time (read: lazy). And so I was completely at the mercy of my stiff leg muscles, looking very much like an old woman needing a cane this past few days.

With all that said, I LOVED it, and looking forward to the next class, and lean muscular thighs and deadly punches that can crush anything or anyone for that matter!

*Muay Thai classes runs every Saturday, 10.30 am!

Just a quick announcement on the Muay Thai sneak preview class scheduled tomorrow will be moved to next Saturday, 11th April.

Thanks!

Come join us for a sneak (read: FREE!) preview of selected classes!

Saturday, 4th April (Yes! It’s this Saturday!), 10.30 am – Martial Arts (Muay Thai) : 5 yrs and above! (Yes, parents are welcomed! And I’m counting myself in!) 

Tuesday, 7th April, 4.30 pm – Mini Matisse : 3yrs – 5yrs

Wednesday, 8th April, 4.30 pm – Tell a Tale : 3 yrs – 5 yrs

Thursday, 9th April, 4.30 pm – Tune In (Music) *new* : 3yrs – 5yrs

I did mention that it’s free, right? So what are you waiting for? Call us at 012 353 0501 now and book your place!