Eyesight is a common problem these days amongst the younger generation, particularly Myopia (short sightedness). This is probably due to the little ones having too much screen time like the television, computer screen and video games, and sometimes poor lighting. A smaller sect of people also claim that the reason children are afflicted with Myopia could be caused by early introduction to reading and doing paperwork. I don't agree and the following article is the reason why.
I recently read this
article (can't remember from where, but I had bookmarked it), which proposes that short sightedness is more likely due to the inadequate outdoor activity as opposed to "near work" like reading or screen time. So, I decided to have Julian and Genevieve go to a nearby park as many times a week as possible, and also play outside the house daily to prevent Myopia. Killing 2 birds with 1 stone, they get to play more and I'm less worried about their eyes!!! Everyone's happy.
Yesterday, they went to the Bukit Jalil Park (which is a 5 minute drive from my home) with their paternal grandparents and cousin Anushree. Did they have a blast? Have a look-see at the pictures!!!
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| Julian : Before the walk... note the excitement |
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| I asked him what we can find in a park, he picked up a dried leaf and held it up, saying something which sounded like, "Die leaf!" |
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| Anushree (cousin) and Julian |
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| Definitely a portrait for the wall!!! Awww... so sweet! |
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| Tata (paternal grandfather) with Genevieve |
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| Super happy, at this point he didn't know if he wanted to run to the right or left!!! |
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| Finally decided to run to the bench, and hop over it. |
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| This is when his Tata decided to grab him, before he fell from the bench. |
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| Genevieve just finished whacking 5 biscuits, THAT'S why the smile! |
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| Another one for the album! |
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| Julian trying to run away from us all... little does he know that his Tata was an ex-Pahang athlete, and can STILL outrun his grandson. |
And now, for the kisses... wow, by the time we all went home the kids were WET with kisses, by none other than, Anushree, the Kissing QUEEN!!!
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| Kiss No. 1 |
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| Kiss No. 2 |
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| Kiss No. 3 |
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| Ahem... ahem... do I show this photo to them in 12 years? ... need to consider! |
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| Post-kiss chit-chat |
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| Grabbed Julian before he could be kissed again... haha! |
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| But she went for Genevieve instead...! |
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| Happy girls! |
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| Kiss No. 5 |
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| Going for it again... |
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| Best friends... 2 girls, born in the same year only months apart... |
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| Genevieve: I love you, Anushree! |
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| And the final Kiss No. 6! |
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So, that was the end of our trip to the park. We had so much fun, that we'll probably go back again today... I can hear my babies going "WHEEEEEEE!!!!!!"
