5 years and 3 months old
Daddy's Birthday on 21st February 2013
Daddy: Ee Rynn, let's have dessert here. They have Ben & Jerry ice cream. Let me show you.
Ee Rynn: Daddy, I don't want! I want to have ice cream at Awfully Chocolate.
Daddy: Ok. Let's ask for the bill.
Ee Rynn: Yay!
At Awfully Chocolate Restaurant
Ee Rynn: Let's look at the menu. Daddy, they have chocolate ice cream. Let's order double scoop!
Daddy: Let mommy have a look at it.
Mommy: Ok, let's order as you wish.
Ee Rynn: (You ran to a waiter) Excuse me, we want to order a double scoop of chocolate ice cream.
Waiter: Where are you seated?
Ee Rynn: (Point to us) There! She came back to us excitedly.
Ee Rynn: Daddy, I have an idea. Why not we ask whether they have candle? Only one candle will do.
Mommy: (Chuckle)
Daddy: Slowly agreed to you. :-) (you ask daddy why when you grow up)
Ee Rynn: (You ran to a waiter again) Excuse me, do you have candle?
Waiter: Yes
Ee Rynn: I want one candle.
Waiter: (nodded)
Ee Rynn: Daddy, do you know why I ask for one candle only?
Daddy: Why?
Ee Rynn: Because you are too old. You need too many candles. So one for you is good enough.
Daddy & Mommy: (Burst to laughter)
After English story telling session at Tampines Regional Library
Ee Rynn: Mommy, thanks for allowing me to join the English Story telling earlier.
Mommy: You are welcome. You look happy!
Ee Rynn: Yes. They tell 2 funny stories. I volunteer to be a cat. So I want in front acting.
Mommy: What if I don't allow earlier?
Ee Rynn: I think I will fret very loud.
Mommy: (laugh)
Going to Sunday school by bus- On the way out, daddy ask Ee Rynn to take care of mom and Ee Wern.
Ee Rynn: Mommy, can I take bus on my own to Sunday school next week?
Mommy: Wow, sound interesting. Why?
Ee Rynn: I can, mommy.
Mommy: Do you know where should we alight?
Ee Rynn: I know, mommy.
Mommy: (dunno how to response) Let me think about it. :-)
Ee Rynn: Mommy, let me push the stroller.
Mommy: It's OK. I can push and you hold my hand.
Ee Rynn: No, mommy. Daddy ask me to take care of you and Ee Wern.
Mommy: (happy)
Bedtime
Ee Rynn: Mommy, can you stop raising your voice to me?
Mommy: I will try my best. How do you feel when I raise my voice?
Ee Rynn: Afraid. I am sad and don't know what to do.
Mommy: You can tickle mommy.
Ee Rynn: I don't want. Please stop raising your voice at me.
Mommy: Ok. I will do my best.
Ee Rynn: I love you, mommy. (She kiss my cheek)
Mommy: (feeling so sweet)
Monday, February 25, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
Realization as a mom - Judgement Skill
Ee Rynn was excited. She told me that there will be a bullet train connecting Malaysia and Singapore.
Ee Rynn : Mommy, today Ms. Cheryl shared at circle time that there will be a bullet train, very very fast (her eyes was sparkling), very very fast from Singapore to Malaysia. It takes 90minutes only. It's a mega, big big project!
Mommy : Oh, wow!
Ee Rynn : They had meeting on Monday. I can ride the bullet train when I am 13 years old. So mommy, we can ride the train back to Malaysia. When we reach, we will call Ah Kong to fetch us, right mommy?
Mommy : Sounds like a great idea!
Ee Rynn : The meeting is by Najib and Lee Hsien Hsien Hsien... er er er...
Mommy : You mean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long?
Ee Rynn : Yes, mommy. Najib and Lee Hsien Long said it will be ready in 2020. That time, I will be 13 years old. I can ride on my own too... *grin* *excited*
Mommy : Wow! Big girl!
Ee Rynn : Mommy, I am big girl and I can bring you along!
Throughout the conversation, I learnt a lesson! When I read the news, I wasn't skeptical but my thought told me that this might take ages! As an adult that knows so many 'not so good' side of our country, this mega project might take ages.
But facts is still facts. As we nurture our children about the world around us, we cannot help them judge the world. Judging the world comes with practice. We, as parents should provide an avenue for them to learn to judge and evaluate, especially at home. The more they practice, the better they are. Judgement skill is another life skill. Children need judgement skill to choose the right peer, the right sport, the right food, the right clothing, the right timing to rest, the right weather to swim (I've seen children swimming in swimming pool despite heavy thunder), the right change (money), the right amount of chemical to mix during science experiment, the right clothing to pack for camping and so on.
Ee Rynn was so excited about the train ride. She was excited about the possible experience. It was a precious moment to see her pure excitement.
I have seen parents complained about Pusat Science Negara (Science Center) is not as good as Country X. This comment is shared in front of their 5 years old child. I am thinking about the possible damage on this child. The child might grow up comparing instead of focusing to learn all the possible knowledge and learning around her. Our children see the world through our eyes (parents) during their growing up years. If we are excited of all the possible knowledge and learning around us, our children will too! The world is our classroom.
Personally, I have learnt to share the knowledge of the world to my children with excitement. I am learning to allow them to process the information themselves. If they have comment, I will listen and bring the conversation further. Often, this strengthen our relationship and I learn much more from them. :-)
Ee Rynn : Mommy, today Ms. Cheryl shared at circle time that there will be a bullet train, very very fast (her eyes was sparkling), very very fast from Singapore to Malaysia. It takes 90minutes only. It's a mega, big big project!
Mommy : Oh, wow!
Ee Rynn : They had meeting on Monday. I can ride the bullet train when I am 13 years old. So mommy, we can ride the train back to Malaysia. When we reach, we will call Ah Kong to fetch us, right mommy?
Mommy : Sounds like a great idea!
Ee Rynn : The meeting is by Najib and Lee Hsien Hsien Hsien... er er er...
Mommy : You mean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long?
Ee Rynn : Yes, mommy. Najib and Lee Hsien Long said it will be ready in 2020. That time, I will be 13 years old. I can ride on my own too... *grin* *excited*
Mommy : Wow! Big girl!
Ee Rynn : Mommy, I am big girl and I can bring you along!
Throughout the conversation, I learnt a lesson! When I read the news, I wasn't skeptical but my thought told me that this might take ages! As an adult that knows so many 'not so good' side of our country, this mega project might take ages.
But facts is still facts. As we nurture our children about the world around us, we cannot help them judge the world. Judging the world comes with practice. We, as parents should provide an avenue for them to learn to judge and evaluate, especially at home. The more they practice, the better they are. Judgement skill is another life skill. Children need judgement skill to choose the right peer, the right sport, the right food, the right clothing, the right timing to rest, the right weather to swim (I've seen children swimming in swimming pool despite heavy thunder), the right change (money), the right amount of chemical to mix during science experiment, the right clothing to pack for camping and so on.
Ee Rynn was so excited about the train ride. She was excited about the possible experience. It was a precious moment to see her pure excitement.
I have seen parents complained about Pusat Science Negara (Science Center) is not as good as Country X. This comment is shared in front of their 5 years old child. I am thinking about the possible damage on this child. The child might grow up comparing instead of focusing to learn all the possible knowledge and learning around her. Our children see the world through our eyes (parents) during their growing up years. If we are excited of all the possible knowledge and learning around us, our children will too! The world is our classroom.
Personally, I have learnt to share the knowledge of the world to my children with excitement. I am learning to allow them to process the information themselves. If they have comment, I will listen and bring the conversation further. Often, this strengthen our relationship and I learn much more from them. :-)
Outdoor Exploration - Rock
Ee Wern is 1 year old. She is a curious explorer. I like the way she explore with her hand. Her way of picking up things and pointing to things is so unique.
I brought her to a rock near our swimming pool. She spotted an ant crawling around. She used her pointer to point to the ant and giggled when she saw the ant moves away.
Then, she starts patting the rock. She said: oh oh.. She would pat and pat and pat and said oh oh oh. I guessed she tried to tell me it's hard and rough, mommy.
Then she started to stroll a little. It was fun to see her explored.
I brought her to a rock near our swimming pool. She spotted an ant crawling around. She used her pointer to point to the ant and giggled when she saw the ant moves away.
Then, she starts patting the rock. She said: oh oh.. She would pat and pat and pat and said oh oh oh. I guessed she tried to tell me it's hard and rough, mommy.
Then she started to stroll a little. It was fun to see her explored.
Visits to Ee Rynn's kindergarten
I was looking forward to play with Ee Rynn in her kindergarten. I like her kindergarten. All the kids are so polite and friendly. They are so comfortable to be who they are. Ee Rynn was very excited too. She looked forward to play with me.
When I reached the kindergarten, Ee Rynn would direct me to places I can put my shoes, my bag and my umbrella. Then, she would choose to show me things she has learnt.
Before she goes to bed tonight, she said, mommy, I am so so happy that you played with me in school today. As mommy, it's so priceless to see her happiness. It's so worthwhile. Children spells LOVE as T.I.M.E. I am very happy too.
When I reached the kindergarten, Ee Rynn would direct me to places I can put my shoes, my bag and my umbrella. Then, she would choose to show me things she has learnt.
Before she goes to bed tonight, she said, mommy, I am so so happy that you played with me in school today. As mommy, it's so priceless to see her happiness. It's so worthwhile. Children spells LOVE as T.I.M.E. I am very happy too.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Going Back Home for Chinese New Year 2013
It has been 6 years that we travel back to Penang for Chinese New Year with young children.
2013 is different as we travel from different country back to KL and to another state. Traveling with a small baby and a preschooler is never easy. Packing itself takes half a day. Keeping them busy along the journey is another creative skill to learn.
Appointment is always back to back. Priority is always family although we are longing to meet our close friends. There are times when we need to arrange baby sitting arrangement especially when my father-in-law has appointment in the hospital. This is a painful experience as I have to trouble my mom to take care of the girls. My mom will call for me to console my baby over the phone as she can't tolerate the crying baby.
There are times we will sleep overnight in my mom's house. There's no cot and baby will crawl and explore around the room. Eventually she will be overtired and cried. My eldest will complain as she can't sleep because her sister is disturbing her.
Driving back to Penang is fun. However, we have to plan for food supply, games in the car and rest stop along the journey. We learnt to tolerate our girl restlessness throughout the journey. However, we will share a room and the same situation will happen. Sometimes, we go through it at every school holiday.
When I was young, my mom will brought 4 of us with 3 bags to Pahang by bus to visit my late grandparents. We had to fight for seats (yes, no numbered seats then). If it's a rainy day, there will be all sort of human smells in the bus. I remembered my mom was calm even we had to fight for seats and cramp in a hot and stuffy room. What is left are my sweet memories in those years. The relationship we built is priceless.
On hindsight, these journey and experiences are priceless. Our girls will watch us and go through it with us. As parents, this is another modeling. There are a lot of things to learn throughout the journey. We learn to be tolerant to each other, we learn to cherish the time together, we learn to understand each other more, we learn to be patience to each other and we learn to love each other more.
It's through all these that it build family relationship and strengthen family values. This is what 'balik kampung' is all about. Children spell LOVE as T.I.M.E. Our parents spell LOVE as T.I.M.E. too. When I am old, I would love to have my children and grandchildren coming home to spend time with us.
Happy Lunar New Year everyone!
2013 is different as we travel from different country back to KL and to another state. Traveling with a small baby and a preschooler is never easy. Packing itself takes half a day. Keeping them busy along the journey is another creative skill to learn.
Appointment is always back to back. Priority is always family although we are longing to meet our close friends. There are times when we need to arrange baby sitting arrangement especially when my father-in-law has appointment in the hospital. This is a painful experience as I have to trouble my mom to take care of the girls. My mom will call for me to console my baby over the phone as she can't tolerate the crying baby.
There are times we will sleep overnight in my mom's house. There's no cot and baby will crawl and explore around the room. Eventually she will be overtired and cried. My eldest will complain as she can't sleep because her sister is disturbing her.
Driving back to Penang is fun. However, we have to plan for food supply, games in the car and rest stop along the journey. We learnt to tolerate our girl restlessness throughout the journey. However, we will share a room and the same situation will happen. Sometimes, we go through it at every school holiday.
When I was young, my mom will brought 4 of us with 3 bags to Pahang by bus to visit my late grandparents. We had to fight for seats (yes, no numbered seats then). If it's a rainy day, there will be all sort of human smells in the bus. I remembered my mom was calm even we had to fight for seats and cramp in a hot and stuffy room. What is left are my sweet memories in those years. The relationship we built is priceless.
On hindsight, these journey and experiences are priceless. Our girls will watch us and go through it with us. As parents, this is another modeling. There are a lot of things to learn throughout the journey. We learn to be tolerant to each other, we learn to cherish the time together, we learn to understand each other more, we learn to be patience to each other and we learn to love each other more.
It's through all these that it build family relationship and strengthen family values. This is what 'balik kampung' is all about. Children spell LOVE as T.I.M.E. Our parents spell LOVE as T.I.M.E. too. When I am old, I would love to have my children and grandchildren coming home to spend time with us.
Happy Lunar New Year everyone!
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