Ryan's Pri 1 registration

Dear YY
Mummy and Daddy pondered for very long over the choice of primary school for you.
We considered the list of schools for you.

1. Mee Toh Sch
It is near to our current house, but will not be so near once we shift to our new place coming Sept.

2. Rivervale Pri Sch
Academically the school seems ok, but for some personnel reasons, Mummy has some reservations.

3. Red Swastika Sch
This is your Papa's school and it has a long history of good academic results and overall wellbeing. Only problem is logistics.

4. Hougang Pri Sch
This neighbourhood school offers very interesting overseas exchanges. Academically, it seems ok too.

We considered your character traits, and thought that Red Swastika may be a better choice for you. It will be tough on Papa as he will be busy ferrying you starting from next year. Mummy and Papa really hope we have made the right choice for you.

We brought you along for your P1 registration in the school and you were quite excited to explore the school's compound. Hope this will the be right place for you to start your primary education.

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Space to run about!

Dear YY n NN n DD
You had such fun at the birthday party held in a condo. The ground was so spacious for you 3 to run about!

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

NN's road to literacy

Dear NN
Mummy is happy to blog one of those encouraging moments of your attempt to read a book. The book is titled "Me too"


Blending simple words


Enjoy reading!

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

What a Scare!

Dear YY n NN
2 of you gave Mummy such a big scare last Sunday! We had brought you 2 and didi for swimming and you were trying out your new snorkel sets in the children's pool. Papa had just brought didi to the changing room after a dip in the baby's pool. To Mummy's horror, YY, you actually held hands with NN and jumped into the children's pool with her. You swam abit with your new snorkel set while still holding onto NN's hand, oblivious to the fact that your poor meimei was being dragged along and choking in the water. Mummy immediately shouted for you to stop swimming and yanked NN out of the water.
Poor NN, after getting over the initial shock, you started to sob very loudly. Mummy was badly shaken too. However, when Mummy tried to wrap a towel round you, you actually backed off, and with tears in your eyes, you sobbed "I still wanna swim....."
Gosh. At that point in time, Mummy really didn't know whether to cry or to laugh. You did not realise what might have happened if you were not pulled out of the pool quick enough. Mummy really shuddered to think abt it.
YY, you were quite somber when Mummy explained the dangers to you.
On the bright side, NN, you did not develop any water phobia as a result of this incident.
This incident also reminded both Papa and Mummy of the uptmost importance of getting all of you trained in swimming skills, keeping a 24/7 watchout when you are in the waters, and teaching you not to under-estimate the dangers of water.
1 min difference may cause a lifetime of regret.

Loving all of you
Mummy

PoPo's Birthday

Dear YY n NN n DD
PoPo's birthday is round the corner. We had a mini-celebration with her at Pasir Ris on Saturday.

NN, you, being the seasoned cake cutter, actually issued instructions to PoPo on what to do with her cake!

Here were your instructions!
First you have to sing bday song
Then you blow the candles
Then you take the knife and cut the cake
Then you take out the candles and give us the cake to eat.

My dear ger, you were that precise!
Cute!

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Our Ben 10 Boy

Dear YY
Maybe 10 years down the road, Ben 10 with his alien force would have become part of your childhood memories. Maybe you would still remember vividly how you "worship" this hero and used to ask PaPa and Mummy to buy you Ben 10 toys and figurines.
Of cos, we would indulge you once in a while, getting one of the latest toys (not always!) for you, and bringing you to Ben 10 events. Sometimes you may not be happy when we refuse your request for that latest Ben 10 figuirine. But most of the time, PaPa and Mummy are glad to note that you understand when we say No. As you sometimes put in your own words " Don't waste money, I already have alot of Ben 10 toys", or "I have something similar at home already". These words that come from the sensible boy in you, simply make Papa and Mummy love you more.

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

CM - PTA June 09 (NN)

Dear NN
Ms Carmen, your ex PreN english teacher who resigned a mth back, came back for the PTA session, together with Zhou Laoshi (your Chinese teacher).

Both teachers commented that you have a natural flair for music and songs and would always be the first to volunteer for any music/dance activities in class. You can pick up any songs easily after one or two rounds.
You are super extrovert and very independent. Sometimes to the point of being stubborn. (or "persistent" as Ms Carmen has nicely put across.) You do not want any help from the teachers during dressing or meal times at all.

You pay very good attention in class and are able to answer all your teachers' questions.

Mummy mentioned to your teachers some of the bigtime tantrums you throw at home, and was surprised to know that you are pretty ok in school.

And your best friend in class is Yu Liang. Both teachers remarked that two of you do everything together. Zhou laoshi mentioned that this familiarity probably spring from the fact that both of you are in full day and can converse with each other fluently. And when one is absent from school, the other will start to ask why.

Enjoy your preschool days with your frens, my darling.

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

p/s: You were pretty upset one of the mornings and refused to go to school. You told Mummy you had quarrelled with Yu Liang the day before. Hmmm.... Silly girl. I guess this shows how much you value his friendship yah?