The Quiet Side of Nicolle

Dear NN

You have adopted the same reading habit as your KorKor Ryan and would pick up any book to read.
Many a times, we would find you seated quietly by the bookshelf with a book in your hand, and many more stacked on the floor next to you.  Sometimes you would be sitting side by side with your KorKor Ryan, totally engrossed in your reading.  Other times, you would be alone, reading in the room, while the rest of your brothers would be screaming the house down outside. 
Mummy is actually looking forward to a "serene" setting whereby all 6 of us will be reading together.  That is, of cos, still a long long way to go....

Mummy is pacing your reading with the Peter and Jane Series now.  Dry as they may seem, those repetitive words really do work wonders.

Nicolle at Peter and Jane Book 7A



Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Nicolle's Violin Progress

Dear NN
You are into your 3rd month of violin lessons.
The pieces are getting more challenging, and the effectiveness of daily practises is sometimes hampered by your occasional tantrums too.
However your progress is still good.  Although you may have to pay more attention to your basic foundation....
Maybe a decade later, you may have completed your grade 8 in this instrument, or maybe you have given up half way.  In any case, indulge in the joy of learning.

When you first started 2.5 months ago....
Your 1st Song - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star



Getting Better


After awhile, you could manage the "Busy Busy Stop Stop" Rythm, although not to perfection yet.


Followed by "Lightly Row"


Then "Song of the Wind"


"Go tell Aunt Rhody"


and the half completed "Long Long Ago"


Although you still need to polish up your skills, Mummy is already very proud of you.

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Papa's New Toy

Dear YY n NN n DD n xDD
Papa has finally gotten that much talked about EOS550D SLR.
Which means we will see alot more photoshoots of you 4, especially for these few weeks.  (while the iron is still hot....)
Haha.
Maybe to an amateur photographer, camera DO make a difference....
Here's some early shots of you 4.

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Act 3 Sundays with Us - Move It!

'Move It!' is a high-energy rhythm and creative movement workshop for children to listen, move, play, have fun and interact with peers, based on the Rudyard Kipling classic, The Jungle Book.

The workshop aims to give children an insight to the sense of beat, rhythm and musical expressiveness while exploring and reliving the adventures of Mowgli and his jungle friends.
Physical movement activities in this workshop will illustrate the connection between body movement, rhythm, spatial awareness and kinaesthetic awareness, helping children to improve balance, coordination, concentration and self-esteem.
This invigorating workshop fosters imagination and creativity, giving children an opportunity to express themselves through various locomotion and rhythmic patterns

Dear NN
Your 2nd drama workshop with Act 3.  This time round, besides Zavier, Ashley was also in your class.
Could see that you had fun.
Of course this time round, Mummy didn't enrol KorKor Ryan....

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

It's Halloween!

Dear YY n NN n DD n xDD
It's Halloween on Saturday.  Co-incidentally Mummy had planned an evening BBQ with Mummy's colleagues and families on this day. 
You had great fun at the pool with Aunty Serene's and Aunty Sookmun's kids before the BBQ.  Too bad a heavy downpour sent all of us rushing for shelter in the midst of your fun.  It also hampered those Papas' efforts at the BBQ pit.
Good thing that the rain stopped after 30 mins.
While the adults were busy BBQ-ing and eating, all the kids really had a great time at the playground opp the pit.  (Mummy booked this pit on purpose!).  All the kids' shirts were soaked in perspiration from all the running. 
DD, you got along so well with JieJie Mandy that you even asked her to bring you to the toilet...  Faint.  A 3 yr old asking a 4 yr old for help in toilet....  Haha.
Papa also attempted to tell a horror story of the infamous Bishan Lady Ghost too.  But none of the kids was scared.  Haha.

 
Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

CM's Family Day 2010 - Recyle & Reuse Theme

Dear NN n DD
It was a last min decision to join CM's family day this year.
Mummy was glad that we went, although the turn-out for this year's event was not that fantastic. 
You 2 had lots of fun with the activities.

At the craft station
DD, you decorated a pencil case holder using recyled materials with Mummy's help, while NN, you did your paper necklace mostly by yourself.

At the costume making station
Mummy had to crack her head trying to figure out how to make costumes for you 2 using those magazines, newspapers, bottles, etc. 
NN, thanks for helping Mummy cut out the shapes and paste colours onto your crown and outfit.
DD, you helped in the pasting of your Yakult Hat too.
Actually Mummy and NN were so engrossed in the making that Mummy failed to notice what you were doing...
It was only when Ms Fang and Lee Laoshi commented that Didi was doing Montesorri materials then did Mummy realise you were actually matching those bottle caps to the bottles (there were tons of bottles and caps on the tables) and trying to screw them back.  Haha.
Anyway these were our end products.  Not too bad yeah?

 
At the games stations
NN, the 3 games stations were manned by your 3 teachers.
Mummy could see that you like Ms Lee very very much!  You kept standing by her side.  :) 
DD, the bowling game had to be your favorite!

At the DIY stations
Lu Laoshi taught us how to prepare salad using those white parts of watermelons which we normally throw away.  You 2 were given knives to separate the watermelon piece into the red and white portions.
DD, while Mummy was talking to Lu Laoshi, you were very fast in eating up your watermelon piece instead of cutting it up!  Haha

Costume Parade
The last activity was the costume parade.  Even though we didn't win anything, it was fun watching the rest of the kids in their recyled outfits.

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Ryan's Exams....

Dear YY
This year has to be the most challenging year in your life so far... 
Exams, exams and more exams.
First it was your piano practical exam in sept, then came your school exams (SA 2) in Oct, and finally your last exam of the year (piano theory exam) yesterday (ie 30/10/10). 
It had been a stressful year end for you.  Sad to say though, this is only the beginning of your academic life.
In any case, this year's stress is over.  It's time for you to start enjoying your coming holidays soon!

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy