Our son brought home his English GE worksheet. On it was the title "Beg, Borrow or Steal".
Eye catching title but it left us totally clueless what it is all about. Upon reading the introductory paragraph, we realised that the worksheet aims to find out what are some of the words in our English vocabulary that actually came from another language origin. An example will be "deck" as in the ship deck. We didn't even know it was not an English word actually. It came from a Dutch word.
Sounds interesting... but still clueless how to complete the worksheet. Then Jiaheng showed us another piece of paper that contains the "borrowed or stolen" words.
OMG....as we scanned through the list, our responses were "Ah, you mean this is not an English word?" (e.g. piano)
OR the other extreme "Eh, what word is this? How to pronounce? What is the meaning har?" (e.g. schlemozzel)
Hope you are getting an idea how "panicky" we were.... of course, if we could not complete the worksheet, we are sure his teacher will shed some light for him. But parents are parents, sure panic one.
As my wife ran through the list again, she declared "Ah.. this one Italian, this one also Italian, ok this one Indian". Can you imagine the look of admiration on my face as she announced the answers? Wow, my wife is a born linguist.
Just then, she shoved the paper into my arms. She pointed to the word "Spaghetti" then announced "this one Italian". Next she runs her finger a few rows down to "Ravioli" and said "this one also Italian". Followed by the word "Chapatti" and concluded "this one Indian".
What! All food names?? Like that, I also can be a linguist!!!
Don't ask me how the worksheet was completed... but we eventually did. It was indeed a great learning experience for all of us. And not forgetting the good laugh we had over the "food trail discovery".
Showing posts with label Our Beloved Son. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Our Beloved Son. Show all posts
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
儿的生日是娘的苦日
有人对我说过这句话。。。“儿的生日是娘的苦日”
想想这句话还真有道理。从前，生孩子哪里有现在这么先进的妇产科设备。生产是又不可以要求麻醉，而且还有生命的危险。生个孩子就像是从鬼门关走了一趟回来。
现在的人生孩子还真宝贝。而且，还有不同的生产设备可以选择。久而久之，儿的生日就只注重在如何为儿庆生。还有谁会记得自己的母亲？说句老实话，我这么多年来的生日都没有想起我的妈，也没想到感谢她。
今年，家亨的生日那个早上，他拉着我走到沙发。叫我坐下，然后双脚一弯，跪在我面前，对我说了一句“妈妈，谢谢您生我。”
天啊，我的儿啊。太令妈妈感动了。我也要说，“家亨，谢谢你来到我们的家，当我们的儿子"
Thursday, December 30, 2010
They are just different
Last June holiday, we signed Jiaheng and Yixuan up for a Children Yoga class at our nearby CC. They enjoyed it and requested for another session this holiday.
Today is the first lesson, it is real interesting watching them do the different Yoga poses. Especially Yixuan, who on one hand wanted to do the difficult poses like the other older children in the class while doing her best to balance.
When the class was dismissed, the children swarmed out of the classroom. But Jiaheng and Yixuan was no where in sight. I peeped into the class and upon seeing me, Yixuan ran forward and very enthusiastically explained why they were still in class. Apparently, the other children can't wait to leave after class was dismissed and randomly threw the yoga mat at the mat corner. As a result, the whole pile of mat collapsed. Jiaheng and Yixuan stayed behind to help tidy up.
As I approached the kids and the Yoga teacher who were tidying up the area, the teacher commented affectionately "They are just different". I am so proud of my 2 children.
----- posted by Mommy
Friday, August 20, 2010
Sweet nothings...
While sitting next to me on the sofa this evening, Jiaheng was making this "Uh hmm" sound (like clearing throat). I asked him not to do it and then why is he doing it?
Then he said "There is something stuck in my throat, and its Mama, I want to digest you so that you can go into my heart and i will always remember Mama."
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The other day, while Kai Hock was chatting with him. Kai Hock mentioned something like "next time your wife will laugh at you if you keep doing this". Can't really catch their conversation, but definitely can hear what Jiaheng's reply was. He said "I don't want a wife, I only want Papa and Mama".
So so sweet....
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Then he said "There is something stuck in my throat, and its Mama, I want to digest you so that you can go into my heart and i will always remember Mama."
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The other day, while Kai Hock was chatting with him. Kai Hock mentioned something like "next time your wife will laugh at you if you keep doing this". Can't really catch their conversation, but definitely can hear what Jiaheng's reply was. He said "I don't want a wife, I only want Papa and Mama".
So so sweet....
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Jiaheng's Newest Goals
Jiaheng sets many goals for himself.
He has a goal for his Mental-Arithmetic. It is 1st May 2011, I am a 1 Dan-Level student.
His newest goal as of 9:57pm, 13 June 2010, is as follows:
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This is my goal.
I want to play golf at the age of 8. And I want to be a PRO when I am age 10. When I am a PRO, I will like to go to 3 places.
The first place is St. Andrews, Scotland. The second place is Augusta National, USA, which has the famous Amen Corner. The Amen corner consist of three of the hardest holes on the course. The third place is Pebble Beach, USA, where Tiger Woods won the record breaking of 15 shots!
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By the way, he got inspired after reading a book on Golfing which he borrowed from the library. Well, Kai Hock and I don't play golf. So we got to rely on his uncle to do that for us. hmm... I hope my bro will get the hint. :)
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He has a goal for his Mental-Arithmetic. It is 1st May 2011, I am a 1 Dan-Level student.
His newest goal as of 9:57pm, 13 June 2010, is as follows:
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This is my goal.
I want to play golf at the age of 8. And I want to be a PRO when I am age 10. When I am a PRO, I will like to go to 3 places.
The first place is St. Andrews, Scotland. The second place is Augusta National, USA, which has the famous Amen Corner. The Amen corner consist of three of the hardest holes on the course. The third place is Pebble Beach, USA, where Tiger Woods won the record breaking of 15 shots!
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By the way, he got inspired after reading a book on Golfing which he borrowed from the library. Well, Kai Hock and I don't play golf. So we got to rely on his uncle to do that for us. hmm... I hope my bro will get the hint. :)
-------------posted by Mommy
Sunday, May 02, 2010
I will go wherever you go
I love holding Jiaheng's hand. He likes it too. Sometimes, he likes my hand to fully engulf his hand. Sometimes, he likes to interlock our fingers.
That day, while holding his hand, I observed that it has grown much bigger. The fingers have grown longer. The palm has grown fuller. Upon comparing his hand with mine, I made a comment saying that his hand used to be so tiny in mine. Now, it is nearly going to be as big as mine.
Then he commented... "Yar mummy, now you hold my hand. When I grow up, my hand will be bigger than yours and it will be my turn to hold your hand and bring you around. Where do you want to go next time?"
I replied, "I will go wherever you go, Jiaheng."
And not expecting this reply... "Mummy, then you must be prepared to take lots of bus. I will bring you to many places on my bus".
Oh yes, my boy wants to be a bus captain when he grows up. So, we can "travel the world" on his bus :)
That day, while holding his hand, I observed that it has grown much bigger. The fingers have grown longer. The palm has grown fuller. Upon comparing his hand with mine, I made a comment saying that his hand used to be so tiny in mine. Now, it is nearly going to be as big as mine.
Then he commented... "Yar mummy, now you hold my hand. When I grow up, my hand will be bigger than yours and it will be my turn to hold your hand and bring you around. Where do you want to go next time?"
I replied, "I will go wherever you go, Jiaheng."
And not expecting this reply... "Mummy, then you must be prepared to take lots of bus. I will bring you to many places on my bus".
Oh yes, my boy wants to be a bus captain when he grows up. So, we can "travel the world" on his bus :)
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Jiaheng just sums it all
If you ask me how has Jiaheng's experience in school been? How is he coping...
Well, I think it cannot beat the thoughts coming from the horse's mouth isn't it?
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In his own words:
End of Day 1 - upon seeing him after school dismissal
"Mommy, I like Mrs Kwok 85%, the lady parent helper 10%, the uncle helper 5%. All in all, I like school 100%"
End of Day 1 - before he closes his eyes at bedtime
"Mommy, school is easier than I thought"
End of Day 2 - upon reaching home
"Mommy, my VP is very strict but my P is very fun!"
End of Day 3 - upon reaching home
"Mommy, the Art teacher is very strict! But I like it."
So all in all, I think Jiaheng has seized up his school happening pretty well and I know he has done well!
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Monday, January 04, 2010
家亨的“不可能”任务
听人说某某人想“望子成龙” 还是想 “望女成凤”。 虽然听起来有一种莫名的压力，但这还不是为人父母的心愿吗？ 有哪个父母不想子女出人头地， 做个有才华又有用的人呢？
可我家的家亨却是 “望妹成凤”! 看起来儿子是比我跟老公还着急呢。
今天他从珠心算班回来就迫不及待地将他买给妹妹的礼物拿出来。还以为他会买些什么饰品还是什么玩具， 没想到尽是两张贴在墙壁上的学习海报！哎哟。。。真丢人， 我这个妈妈也太肤浅了，只想着买玩的东西。该好好检讨检讨自己了。
家亨兴致勃勃地拉着妹妹， 要教妹妹数字。一张海报是数1 到100 的那种， 另一张是乘法表。家亨啊，你是不是野心大了些？只见他拿着妹妹的手指一个一个数字的指着，一边指，一边读，像极了小老师。只可惜，还念不到20，妹妹就没耐性了。
家亨还不气馁，还一直念着 “来妹妹来，哥哥教你。你不要哥哥教你吗? 来来。。。” 妹妹只是一味使出她的杀手锏。。。那 super innocent 的笑脸，然后躲开哥哥的 “追踪”。看了不知道是好气还是好笑。
家亨，你要加油哦。。。不要放弃你的 “不可能” 任务。我代妹妹谢谢你的一番好意了。
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A Dream Fulfilled
When I was still a teacher, I often felt sad when school reopens. Not because that is when I have to start work but I feel sad that I cannot be there with my son when his turn for his 1st day of school comes.
It is very heart-wrenching even thinking about it. The thought that I cannot be there to prepare him for school, to send him to school, to see him in action at school...
In my mind, I kept thinking that I have to be here at my own school with other people's children but not mine. I know it is an obligation, it is my duty as teacher but it just saddens me.
Being with Jiaheng on his 1st day in school is like a dream that cannot be fulfilled.
Well, today, I am very happy to say I have achieved my dream! I actually did everything that I dreamed of doing. From the preparation for school to the 1st waffle bought at the canteen! I am just thrilled. The fact that I am enjoying time freedom is just so satisfying! And all these cannot be possible if not for my ever encouraging and supportive husband.
I am so happy. :)
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Graduated!
My son has graduated!.... errr.... from K2 only lah. But there is graduation gown, motar cap, fanfare, scroll etc. Like the real thing right?
Let me count... still have to wait another 18 years for the real thing leh... never mind, just take it as the preview. :P
The school had a graduation cum concert. The theme of the Concert is "Wonderfully Made" this year. Really must give credit to his teacher, Tr Iris for putting in so much effort in coming up with this dance item, Adam & Eve. Really not easy. There is choreographing, rehearsing and coaching the kids to come up with such a magnificent performance. I see already very 感动.
No wonder, my Jiaheng a.k.a. Adam kept asking me "Mommy, do you know what is love?" while he was preparing for the concert. Now I know why.
-- posted by Mommy
Let me count... still have to wait another 18 years for the real thing leh... never mind, just take it as the preview. :P
The school had a graduation cum concert. The theme of the Concert is "Wonderfully Made" this year. Really must give credit to his teacher, Tr Iris for putting in so much effort in coming up with this dance item, Adam & Eve. Really not easy. There is choreographing, rehearsing and coaching the kids to come up with such a magnificent performance. I see already very 感动.
No wonder, my Jiaheng a.k.a. Adam kept asking me "Mommy, do you know what is love?" while he was preparing for the concert. Now I know why.
-- posted by Mommy
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
这样的儿子哪里找？
女儿的三岁生日要到了。 回想起刚出世的她， 小脸蛋上印着黑黑的一片瘀青。那时看了又心痛又担心， 害怕那不是瘀青而是胎记。医生一再安慰我说那是接生时用钳子夹她出来留下的。但是还是担心的要死。直到那瘀青散了才安心。
唉。。。做父母的总是为孩子操心这， 操心那的。养儿一百岁，长忧九十九，可能就是这个意思吧。
我们从澳洲回来就开始筹备女儿的party。虽然只是在家里举办，也只是请了immediate family members 但是也不可以太马虎。主要是布置家里和准备goodie bags 和食物。 就这些也够忙的我团团转。
Party 结束后， 我真的好累好累。女儿睡了后， 我告诉家亨说妈妈好累要进房休息， 而且脚板好酸痛， 要他帮我拿一只捶脚的棒来。没想到， 我躺在床上感觉到有人在帮我捶脚。还真舒服， 儿子you are so sweet。 我也真是累了， 加上儿子的superb service， 不知不觉的睡着了。当我忽然间醒来时， 儿子还在帮我捶脚。On top of that， 他还开了风扇吹我， 怕我热。 哎哟， 当下的我好感动啊！ 儿子你真孝顺。
过后跟老公说起这件事， 老公说 “这样的儿子哪里找？” And I totally agree， we are so blessed。
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唉。。。做父母的总是为孩子操心这， 操心那的。养儿一百岁，长忧九十九，可能就是这个意思吧。
我们从澳洲回来就开始筹备女儿的party。虽然只是在家里举办，也只是请了immediate family members 但是也不可以太马虎。主要是布置家里和准备goodie bags 和食物。 就这些也够忙的我团团转。
Party 结束后， 我真的好累好累。女儿睡了后， 我告诉家亨说妈妈好累要进房休息， 而且脚板好酸痛， 要他帮我拿一只捶脚的棒来。没想到， 我躺在床上感觉到有人在帮我捶脚。还真舒服， 儿子you are so sweet。 我也真是累了， 加上儿子的superb service， 不知不觉的睡着了。当我忽然间醒来时， 儿子还在帮我捶脚。On top of that， 他还开了风扇吹我， 怕我热。 哎哟， 当下的我好感动啊！ 儿子你真孝顺。
过后跟老公说起这件事， 老公说 “这样的儿子哪里找？” And I totally agree， we are so blessed。
--- posted by Mommy
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
是宝还是草？
我周遭的朋友都当他们的孩子是个宝。都是爸爸妈妈心头的一块肉， 掌心里的宝。
那是多么幸福的一件事。 甚至可以说是多么幸运的一件事。 孩子一生下来， 并不能够选择自己的父母是谁。父母也一样。 能够成为一家人是多么难得的事。为什么有些孩子能那样幸福， 有些却不能？
老公下楼买完东西后对我讲述他看见的一幕。听了觉得好心酸。
老公下楼时已是将近凌晨十二点了。那位小女孩就躺在两张并排的咖啡店塑胶椅子上睡觉。样子看上去，那小女孩只不过五，六岁大。她的妈妈就坐在旁边跟别人喝酒，聊天。试想想，在那时候，自己的孩子会在哪儿？在梦乡作着甜美的梦吗？ 还是躺在妈妈温暖的怀抱里睡着？
那为什么有些孩子就要在露天的冷椅子上过夜?
当老公买完东西时， 刚好那位妈妈正要回家了。只见那妈妈又是大呼小叫，又是恐吓。什么你还不起来，我就不带你回家。什么你还不起来，就把你送给uncle。见孩子半梦半醒间，动作缓慢，那妈妈不是揪，就是打。
我一听，立刻觉得火冒三丈。冷静下来时，又为那小女孩感到心酸。我们的孩子是那么那么的幸福啊。我自己也是那么那么的幸福。真庆幸有那么疼爱自己的爸爸妈妈。
我知道我是我父母的宝。家亨和怿萱也是Kai Hock 跟我的宝。
--- posted by Mommy
那是多么幸福的一件事。 甚至可以说是多么幸运的一件事。 孩子一生下来， 并不能够选择自己的父母是谁。父母也一样。 能够成为一家人是多么难得的事。为什么有些孩子能那样幸福， 有些却不能？
老公下楼买完东西后对我讲述他看见的一幕。听了觉得好心酸。
老公下楼时已是将近凌晨十二点了。那位小女孩就躺在两张并排的咖啡店塑胶椅子上睡觉。样子看上去，那小女孩只不过五，六岁大。她的妈妈就坐在旁边跟别人喝酒，聊天。试想想，在那时候，自己的孩子会在哪儿？在梦乡作着甜美的梦吗？ 还是躺在妈妈温暖的怀抱里睡着？
那为什么有些孩子就要在露天的冷椅子上过夜?
当老公买完东西时， 刚好那位妈妈正要回家了。只见那妈妈又是大呼小叫，又是恐吓。什么你还不起来，我就不带你回家。什么你还不起来，就把你送给uncle。见孩子半梦半醒间，动作缓慢，那妈妈不是揪，就是打。
我一听，立刻觉得火冒三丈。冷静下来时，又为那小女孩感到心酸。我们的孩子是那么那么的幸福啊。我自己也是那么那么的幸福。真庆幸有那么疼爱自己的爸爸妈妈。
我知道我是我父母的宝。家亨和怿萱也是Kai Hock 跟我的宝。
--- posted by Mommy
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Sleep Talk
While unpacking the 50+ boxes we brought from our old place, I uncovered a book that I store away long time ago called "Sleep Talk".
I used to do sleep talk to Jiaheng when he was younger to train him to sleep more soundly. It seemed to work. Kai Hock's buddy also had some positive experiences with sleep talk when he used it to combat bitting habit for his twins.
As the first page of the book suggests "SLEEP TALK - A breakthrough Technique For Helping Your Child Cope With Stress And Thrive Through Difficult Transitions".
It seems to be all encompassing isn't it. It has Sleep Talk for Picky Eater, Sleep Talk for Sleeping, Sleep Talk for Toilet Training, Sleep Talk for Manners, Sleep Talk for Fingernail biting etc etc. It covers Sleep Talk for various stages of a child, Infants to Adolescence.
The way Sleep Talk works is to make use of the child's awareness of sounds during sleep. At a particular stage of their sleep, the parent will read a script to the child. The script will address a particular issue with the child. It is believed that at the stage of deepest sleep of the child, the child will be very aware of sounds and the script will offer the child alternatives to his present behavior that may result in greater success.
The book even provides scripts meant for addressing various issues. How thoughtful. This book is definitely worth exploring.
Give you a sample:
The following script is for addressing Bet-Wetting issue:
"Damon, this is your mum.
I just want to let you know how much I love you.
I just want you to know how proud I am that you are my son.
I want to let you know how proud of you I am when you wake up in the morning and your pajamas are dry.
When you wake up, you have plenty of time to get to the toilet.
I appreciate it when your bedsheets and you are dry.
I am proud of you because I know that you are proud of yourself.
It does not matter where you spend the night - you wake up in a dry bed.
Thank you for being my son.
I love you so very much.
Sweet Dreams"
The author of the book is Lois Haddad, R. N. Why not check out this book if you have done all you possibly could for your child but still does not see desirable result?
------- posted by Mommy
I used to do sleep talk to Jiaheng when he was younger to train him to sleep more soundly. It seemed to work. Kai Hock's buddy also had some positive experiences with sleep talk when he used it to combat bitting habit for his twins.
As the first page of the book suggests "SLEEP TALK - A breakthrough Technique For Helping Your Child Cope With Stress And Thrive Through Difficult Transitions".
It seems to be all encompassing isn't it. It has Sleep Talk for Picky Eater, Sleep Talk for Sleeping, Sleep Talk for Toilet Training, Sleep Talk for Manners, Sleep Talk for Fingernail biting etc etc. It covers Sleep Talk for various stages of a child, Infants to Adolescence.
The way Sleep Talk works is to make use of the child's awareness of sounds during sleep. At a particular stage of their sleep, the parent will read a script to the child. The script will address a particular issue with the child. It is believed that at the stage of deepest sleep of the child, the child will be very aware of sounds and the script will offer the child alternatives to his present behavior that may result in greater success.
The book even provides scripts meant for addressing various issues. How thoughtful. This book is definitely worth exploring.
Give you a sample:
The following script is for addressing Bet-Wetting issue:
"Damon, this is your mum.
I just want to let you know how much I love you.
I just want you to know how proud I am that you are my son.
I want to let you know how proud of you I am when you wake up in the morning and your pajamas are dry.
When you wake up, you have plenty of time to get to the toilet.
I appreciate it when your bedsheets and you are dry.
I am proud of you because I know that you are proud of yourself.
It does not matter where you spend the night - you wake up in a dry bed.
Thank you for being my son.
I love you so very much.
Sweet Dreams"
The author of the book is Lois Haddad, R. N. Why not check out this book if you have done all you possibly could for your child but still does not see desirable result?
------- posted by Mommy
Friday, June 05, 2009
Our Comical Family Tree
At the breakfast table this morning, Jiaheng & I were trying to sort out the relationships among our relatives for Yixuan. E.g: Who is Papa's Mama? Who is Mama's Papa? etc
I suppose Jiaheng and I didn't do a good job cos the little girl seems pretty confused. In the end, I decided to draw out a simplified family tree for her.
(Stage 1 : Basic) Only drew Kai Hock, me and Jiaheng and Yixuan. (and of course, must draw long hair for the girl and punky hair for the boy) Simple questions just revolving Kai Hock, me, Jiaheng and Yixuan were asked to check for understanding. The results .... 100%! yeh! Pass with flying colours.
(Stage 2 : Intermediate) I added in 阿公, 阿媽(the paternal grandparents), 公公 and 婆婆 (the maternal grandparents). Somehow, the little girl seems to think that 阿公 is my father instead of 公公. So mummy has no choice but to put in some distinction to the drawing. This girl is really pushing her mummy's drawing skills to the limit (as if there were any to start off with :P)
So I drew a strawberry next to 阿公 (cos 阿公 is our faithful strawberry supplier to make the little princess happy). And I drew a moustache on the icon symbolising 公公 (and Jiaheng was simply tickled when he saw the moustache I drew... hmmm... is it really that funny??)
Ah... this distinction seems to do the trick and the little girl cleared Stage 2 too. Seems like Mummy has not forgotten what she learnt while teaching to start off with concrete examples and move towards abstract association.
(Stage 3 : Advanced) Actually, I was a bit reluctant to proceed to Advanced stage. Thot of just letting the information seep in for the little girl but Jiaheng just kept encouraging us to continue. So, we added in 3 姑姑 and 1 舅舅. Conclusion... Blur.
Stage 3 failed. Kua Kua Kua... Never mind, we can always try again next time with more people added to the family tree. A long list to go : 大姑丈，二姑丈， 大表哥， 二表哥， 三表哥， 表弟， 舅妈， 太婆， 曾祖父， 曾祖母。
One thing I am grateful is that my mum-in-law insists that we address our elders according to their seniority. Hence the many terms. She always says "Don't call auntie and uncle. Must call properly. There are so many uncles and aunties in the streets."
P.S. In case you are wondering why 舅舅 has rounded ears, his is a fan of Mickey, that's why.
--------posted by Mommy
I suppose Jiaheng and I didn't do a good job cos the little girl seems pretty confused. In the end, I decided to draw out a simplified family tree for her.
(Stage 1 : Basic) Only drew Kai Hock, me and Jiaheng and Yixuan. (and of course, must draw long hair for the girl and punky hair for the boy) Simple questions just revolving Kai Hock, me, Jiaheng and Yixuan were asked to check for understanding. The results .... 100%! yeh! Pass with flying colours.
(Stage 2 : Intermediate) I added in 阿公, 阿媽(the paternal grandparents), 公公 and 婆婆 (the maternal grandparents). Somehow, the little girl seems to think that 阿公 is my father instead of 公公. So mummy has no choice but to put in some distinction to the drawing. This girl is really pushing her mummy's drawing skills to the limit (as if there were any to start off with :P)
So I drew a strawberry next to 阿公 (cos 阿公 is our faithful strawberry supplier to make the little princess happy). And I drew a moustache on the icon symbolising 公公 (and Jiaheng was simply tickled when he saw the moustache I drew... hmmm... is it really that funny??)
Ah... this distinction seems to do the trick and the little girl cleared Stage 2 too. Seems like Mummy has not forgotten what she learnt while teaching to start off with concrete examples and move towards abstract association.
(Stage 3 : Advanced) Actually, I was a bit reluctant to proceed to Advanced stage. Thot of just letting the information seep in for the little girl but Jiaheng just kept encouraging us to continue. So, we added in 3 姑姑 and 1 舅舅. Conclusion... Blur.
Stage 3 failed. Kua Kua Kua... Never mind, we can always try again next time with more people added to the family tree. A long list to go : 大姑丈，二姑丈， 大表哥， 二表哥， 三表哥， 表弟， 舅妈， 太婆， 曾祖父， 曾祖母。
One thing I am grateful is that my mum-in-law insists that we address our elders according to their seniority. Hence the many terms. She always says "Don't call auntie and uncle. Must call properly. There are so many uncles and aunties in the streets."
P.S. In case you are wondering why 舅舅 has rounded ears, his is a fan of Mickey, that's why.
--------posted by Mommy
Reaping the fruits
We started Jiaheng on his Money Jars when he was younger and kept encouraging him to keep this good habit of money management.
We even increased his allowance from $1 a day to $1.50 when he turned six. (inflation, you know? ^^) In fact, he has been using money from his NESS (Necessity) jar to pay for his school's excursion fees and even his Yakult-Milk scheme in school.
Today is Kai Hock's birthday and Jiaheng very generously decided to use his NESS funds to buy Papa a birthday cake. After counting the coins for a good 20-mins, he handed me a big pile of coins to exchange for two $10 bills. Coupled with another $10 bills in the jar, Jiaheng said that he will like to get a $30 cake for Papa.
It is one whole month of savings for him. Everyday, without fail, he will recite his Dizigui by himself and then ask for his $1.50 savings ($1 in NESS , $0.30 in FFA , $0.20 in GIVE)
Now it is time to reap the fruits :) Keep up the persistency and consistency. Mommy knows that they will serve you well when you grow up.
---- posted by Mommy
We even increased his allowance from $1 a day to $1.50 when he turned six. (inflation, you know? ^^) In fact, he has been using money from his NESS (Necessity) jar to pay for his school's excursion fees and even his Yakult-Milk scheme in school.
Today is Kai Hock's birthday and Jiaheng very generously decided to use his NESS funds to buy Papa a birthday cake. After counting the coins for a good 20-mins, he handed me a big pile of coins to exchange for two $10 bills. Coupled with another $10 bills in the jar, Jiaheng said that he will like to get a $30 cake for Papa.
It is one whole month of savings for him. Everyday, without fail, he will recite his Dizigui by himself and then ask for his $1.50 savings ($1 in NESS , $0.30 in FFA , $0.20 in GIVE)
Now it is time to reap the fruits :) Keep up the persistency and consistency. Mommy knows that they will serve you well when you grow up.
---- posted by Mommy
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
I also have ONE !
Mummy has a Mother's Day Card, so have I!Jiaheng was beaming with pride when he presented the Father's Day card to me today. Can see that he has put in lots of effort in the card.
Jiaheng, Papa likes it very much! Thank you, thank you, thank you. And thank you so much for being such a teachable boy, Papa really enjoys teaching you.
If you are wondering what the words " Thank you for teaching me I promise myself"
"I promise myself" is the starting phrase of the Optimist Creed that I was teaching him.
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Preparation for Jiaheng's 6th birthday
Jiaheng is turning 6 years old on 12 April 2009.
Can't believe that I have been a mum for 6 years. It was just a tiny body that I held in my arms 6 years ago. And now, he is getting a bit too long for me to cradle in my arms. :) Still, I love to hug him like a baby... cos he is still a little baby in mommy's eyes.
Since this is the last year that Jiaheng will be celebrating birthday in his school, I wanted to give him something special to remember by. Next year, he will be in Primary One, and I figure that it is no longer possible to go to school to celebrate birthdays.
While browsing the internet, I came across the brilliant idea to come up with a personalised goodie bag for his friends at school. Something that is special cos it is made by Mommy.
After 2 nights of hard work, this is the result...
Really can't wait to see his expression when he sees it. :)
------- posted by Mommy
Can't believe that I have been a mum for 6 years. It was just a tiny body that I held in my arms 6 years ago. And now, he is getting a bit too long for me to cradle in my arms. :) Still, I love to hug him like a baby... cos he is still a little baby in mommy's eyes.
Since this is the last year that Jiaheng will be celebrating birthday in his school, I wanted to give him something special to remember by. Next year, he will be in Primary One, and I figure that it is no longer possible to go to school to celebrate birthdays.
While browsing the internet, I came across the brilliant idea to come up with a personalised goodie bag for his friends at school. Something that is special cos it is made by Mommy.
After 2 nights of hard work, this is the result...
Really can't wait to see his expression when he sees it. :)
------- posted by Mommy
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
What is the difference between a rich person and poor person?
If I were to ask you the above question, what will your answer be?
Come on, take a minute to ponder about it?
Mommy was in the room next door putting Yixuan to bed and Jiaheng was doing his Abacus next to me. I popped him the same question.
And here is his answer...
"For rich people, 1 cent will grow into 10 cents and then 10 cents will grow into 1 dollar. Then to 10 dollars and 100 dollars.
Poor people will think 'aiya, what can you buy with 1 cent?!' "
Boy! This 6 year-old kid has a success mind-set.
What is your definition ?
Come on, take a minute to ponder about it?
Mommy was in the room next door putting Yixuan to bed and Jiaheng was doing his Abacus next to me. I popped him the same question.
And here is his answer...
"For rich people, 1 cent will grow into 10 cents and then 10 cents will grow into 1 dollar. Then to 10 dollars and 100 dollars.
Poor people will think 'aiya, what can you buy with 1 cent?!' "
Boy! This 6 year-old kid has a success mind-set.
What is your definition ?
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Jiaheng is 3 out of 32 of an adult
Yesterday morning, after Jiaheng finished brushing his teeth, he came to me saying that his teeth is very painful and that he felt something moving.
After checking, I realised that his front incisor was slanted and behind the incisor another pearly white has cut through his gum. Heh! This is Jiaheng's first adult tooth... or so I thought... cos after the dentist checked him, she told Kai Hock that in fact the molars have come out on the left and right of the lower jaw.
The lady dentist was very friendly. Kai Hock found her through the internet. The regular dentist we went to is a nice doctor too, however, I guess he is more used to serving adult patients so not very "zai" when it comes to little ones. Jiaheng went for his regular check-up with our regular dentist a couple of times but that was just for routine checks and cleaning so we were not particularly anxious. But this time, we expected some form of extraction so Kai Hock wanted to look for one who is more experienced with children and so we found this lady dentist located at Telok Blangah.
We are very pleased with her... she really knows how to deal with kids and make them comfortable. As such, the extraction process was very smooth and before Jiaheng knows it, the tooth was already extracted.
After the extraction, the dentist offered a lollipop to Jiaheng to reward him for his "bravery". According to Kai Hock, Jiaheng first took a lollipop with a pink wrapper then he wanted to take another. The lady dentist said he can only have one. Jiaheng explained that he wanted one more for his meimei who is asleep outside the treatment room. The dentist said that meimei can get one the next time she comes.
Jiaheng thought for a moment and said that he will only take one and he will give this one to his meimei because his meimei likes pink. Upon hearing that, the lady dentist "melted" and offered him one more lollipop for himself. Aiyoh, my son, you so sweeeeeet. :)
Once, Jiaheng can start talking without the cotton pad in his mouth to stop the bleeding, he cannot wait to tell everyone he met that he is now 3 out of 32 of an adult cos 3 of his adult teeth came out.
And of course, an excellent teaching opportunity for me. Son, ... you are now 3 out of 32 of an adult... so your behaviour should be more responsible and more like an adult, ok? He just looked at me with an innocent look, nodded and said "OK" and walked off happily.
Well, not sure how much he understood from my teaching... Aiyoh... never mind... still have another 17 chances before all his baby teeth come out. Ha ha
--- posted by Mommy
After checking, I realised that his front incisor was slanted and behind the incisor another pearly white has cut through his gum. Heh! This is Jiaheng's first adult tooth... or so I thought... cos after the dentist checked him, she told Kai Hock that in fact the molars have come out on the left and right of the lower jaw.
The lady dentist was very friendly. Kai Hock found her through the internet. The regular dentist we went to is a nice doctor too, however, I guess he is more used to serving adult patients so not very "zai" when it comes to little ones. Jiaheng went for his regular check-up with our regular dentist a couple of times but that was just for routine checks and cleaning so we were not particularly anxious. But this time, we expected some form of extraction so Kai Hock wanted to look for one who is more experienced with children and so we found this lady dentist located at Telok Blangah.
We are very pleased with her... she really knows how to deal with kids and make them comfortable. As such, the extraction process was very smooth and before Jiaheng knows it, the tooth was already extracted.
After the extraction, the dentist offered a lollipop to Jiaheng to reward him for his "bravery". According to Kai Hock, Jiaheng first took a lollipop with a pink wrapper then he wanted to take another. The lady dentist said he can only have one. Jiaheng explained that he wanted one more for his meimei who is asleep outside the treatment room. The dentist said that meimei can get one the next time she comes.
Jiaheng thought for a moment and said that he will only take one and he will give this one to his meimei because his meimei likes pink. Upon hearing that, the lady dentist "melted" and offered him one more lollipop for himself. Aiyoh, my son, you so sweeeeeet. :)
Once, Jiaheng can start talking without the cotton pad in his mouth to stop the bleeding, he cannot wait to tell everyone he met that he is now 3 out of 32 of an adult cos 3 of his adult teeth came out.
And of course, an excellent teaching opportunity for me. Son, ... you are now 3 out of 32 of an adult... so your behaviour should be more responsible and more like an adult, ok? He just looked at me with an innocent look, nodded and said "OK" and walked off happily.
Well, not sure how much he understood from my teaching... Aiyoh... never mind... still have another 17 chances before all his baby teeth come out. Ha ha
--- posted by Mommy
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