Morning Affair
- For two consecutive mornings (after the weekend), Yee did not cry on her way to school. On Sunday evening, Daddy told Yee that she was going to school the next day and she must not cry. On Morning & Tuesday mornings, Daddy and Mummy did the same and Yee was fine.
- Mummy realized that it is important to prepare children for what is to come. Mummy think that for the last few weeks, Yee thought that she was going out and was surprised when she was being led to school.
- New Chinese words that Daddy taught Yee. Daddy showed Yee his mobile and said, "电话" Yee repeated after Daddy. Then Daddy kept his mobile in his pant's pocket. A while later, Daddy asked, "爸爸的电话在哪里？" Yee reached into Daddy's pocket to retrieve it.
Kinder Nursery
We played in the pool today. Yee-chan swam a lot. And together with friends, took buckets of water and poured onto the body.
Feedback From Teacher
Yee wore her diaper on her own today.
Milestone: Yee Taught Mummy A Game
- Last night, Yee held Mummy's palm in her left hand. Then put all the fingers tips (right hand) together to form an inverted cone. As Yee was saying, "ば、ば、し”, her five fingertips were 'bouncing' on Mummy's palm. Yee repeated the phrase twice and then, used her fingers to tickle Mummy's neck. She repeated this a couple of times and then requested an exchange of role.
- Yee was playing the same game with her fave dancing chick (two nights later). Mummy quickly took a video and managed to capture a bit.
USA to Japan (April 2007 to May 2010)
Monday, July 27, 2009
2Y3M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery
It has been a while since we played in the pool. Yee-chan was very happy when changing into swimsuit. After the preparation exercise, she entered the pool. Yee-chan was happily crawling around in the pool.
New Puzzle
Daddy bought a new puzzle for Yee. It was much bigger and have more pieces to work on. Yee loved puzzle and had been playing with it a few times a day. Though she had a new one, Yee did not forget her old ones, which she played first before switching to the new one this evening.
Shower Time
Some time last week, Yee suddenly fancied taking a shower in the bathtub, under the shower head. She would turn around and let the water poured down on her.
Playtime
- Mummy told Yee to put her book back onto the shelf before she could play 'table tennis'. Yee was eager and busy in opening the box to take out toys and with her outstretched hand said, "Mummy, どうぞ." signaling Mummy to put back the book for her.
- Yee gave Mummy a yellow bat while she had the orange one. After playing for a while, Mummy decided to use the reverse side of the bat which is green. Mummy showed Yee and told her that. Yee came near to Mummy, pointing at the green ball in her hand and then at Mummy's bat and said, "same, green".
It has been a while since we played in the pool. Yee-chan was very happy when changing into swimsuit. After the preparation exercise, she entered the pool. Yee-chan was happily crawling around in the pool.
New Puzzle
Daddy bought a new puzzle for Yee. It was much bigger and have more pieces to work on. Yee loved puzzle and had been playing with it a few times a day. Though she had a new one, Yee did not forget her old ones, which she played first before switching to the new one this evening.
Shower Time
Some time last week, Yee suddenly fancied taking a shower in the bathtub, under the shower head. She would turn around and let the water poured down on her.
Playtime
- Mummy told Yee to put her book back onto the shelf before she could play 'table tennis'. Yee was eager and busy in opening the box to take out toys and with her outstretched hand said, "Mummy, どうぞ." signaling Mummy to put back the book for her.
- Yee gave Mummy a yellow bat while she had the orange one. After playing for a while, Mummy decided to use the reverse side of the bat which is green. Mummy showed Yee and told her that. Yee came near to Mummy, pointing at the green ball in her hand and then at Mummy's bat and said, "same, green".
Sunday, July 26, 2009
2Y3M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Yee was in high spirit on our way to church.
We had lunch at Ringerhut. The adults were happily chatting away. Then we realized that Yee was feeling being neglected ... as witnessed below.
Mummy was standing at the opposite side of the traffic. Yee wanted to cross the road during "Red Man". Daddy had to pull her back hard.
Yee played happily while waiting for Daddy.
We were at a second-hand shop where Yee spotted this pair of winter boots and insisted on wearing them. It was only 50 yen (S$0.75). So we thought "well, just let her have fun." Mummy thought Yee looked pretty trendy with this boots.
We had lunch at Ringerhut. The adults were happily chatting away. Then we realized that Yee was feeling being neglected ... as witnessed below.
Mummy was standing at the opposite side of the traffic. Yee wanted to cross the road during "Red Man". Daddy had to pull her back hard.
Yee played happily while waiting for Daddy.
We were at a second-hand shop where Yee spotted this pair of winter boots and insisted on wearing them. It was only 50 yen (S$0.75). So we thought "well, just let her have fun." Mummy thought Yee looked pretty trendy with this boots.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
2Y3M (JP) - Hanabi (花火)
Getting ready for our first Hanabi this year.
Yee stopped by to greet her fave Japanese character...
... Anpanman.
It was an extremely windy night (and a little chilling for adults) by the bay where we waited to watch the fireworks. We were afraid that Yee would catch a cold and bought the only towel available at the Lawson convenient store. Thank God that Mummy had a hair pin which she could to hold the towel together. Yee was exceptionally quiet throughout the whole event.
On our way home, Yee started to cheer up and had fun.
Yee stopped by to greet her fave Japanese character...
... Anpanman.
It was an extremely windy night (and a little chilling for adults) by the bay where we waited to watch the fireworks. We were afraid that Yee would catch a cold and bought the only towel available at the Lawson convenient store. Thank God that Mummy had a hair pin which she could to hold the towel together. Yee was exceptionally quiet throughout the whole event.
On our way home, Yee started to cheer up and had fun.
Friday, July 24, 2009
2Y2M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery
Yee-chan was very happy today. She played with toys and mini cars. She put a lot of food into the lunch box and made a delicious lunch set. Then she lent her lunch box to her friend. Yee-chan was very great.
Potty Training: 15:00
Handicraft from Kinder Nursery
Mummy likes the handicraft made by Kinder Nursery - it is personal and memorable - look at Yee's palm prints.
Yee-chan was very happy today. She played with toys and mini cars. She put a lot of food into the lunch box and made a delicious lunch set. Then she lent her lunch box to her friend. Yee-chan was very great.
Potty Training: 15:00
Handicraft from Kinder Nursery
Mummy likes the handicraft made by Kinder Nursery - it is personal and memorable - look at Yee's palm prints.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
2Y2M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Morning Walk With Daddy
- Yee tried to open the umbrella. Daddy helped her and she had fun balancing herself while holding the umbrella and her beloved Elmo's bag. Yee tried to run while holding the two items. Daddy taught her to hold the upper end of the handle so that it was easier and she did it. Yee used the umbrella to point at the ant and said，"蚂蚁” and then pointed at the grass and said "草". Then Yee passed Daddy her bag and continued to play with the umbrella. Soon she had played enough with the umbrella and asked Daddy for her bag again!
- At the nursery, Daddy was surprised that when Yee was about to take off her shoes, she passed her bag to her teacher (instead of Daddy).
Kinder Nursery
Yee-chan did not cry when she came to school today. She was very happy. For the rest of the day, she was in good spirit. We did physical exercise together. Yee-chan was having fun by moving her body. Yee-chan loves “はとぽっぽ体操".
Potty Training: 15:00
- Yee tried to open the umbrella. Daddy helped her and she had fun balancing herself while holding the umbrella and her beloved Elmo's bag. Yee tried to run while holding the two items. Daddy taught her to hold the upper end of the handle so that it was easier and she did it. Yee used the umbrella to point at the ant and said，"蚂蚁” and then pointed at the grass and said "草". Then Yee passed Daddy her bag and continued to play with the umbrella. Soon she had played enough with the umbrella and asked Daddy for her bag again!
- At the nursery, Daddy was surprised that when Yee was about to take off her shoes, she passed her bag to her teacher (instead of Daddy).
Kinder Nursery
Yee-chan did not cry when she came to school today. She was very happy. For the rest of the day, she was in good spirit. We did physical exercise together. Yee-chan was having fun by moving her body. Yee-chan loves “はとぽっぽ体操".
Potty Training: 15:00
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
2Y2M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Morning Struggle
I let Yee slept in till 9am before I turned on the nursery rhymes to lure her to wake up. We left the house around 9:45am. Yee refused to take the route to school. I tried to turn right at different junctions but it did not work. She seemed to recognise the way to school. After 40 minutes, I was exasperated. It was 10:30am (My Japanese class at the community centre started at 10am). I walked her home to take the bike. Yee boarded the bike willingly. Outside the school, she refused to get down from the bike. After much persuasion, Yee still refused to get down. I had no choice but to carry her down. Yee cried terribly. Inside the school, I passed her to her teacher and left for my Japanese class.
Kinder Nursery
Yee-chan also cried when she came to school today. After cuddling her, she gradually stopped crying. She may be in this manner for a while. I am very happy that she came to school. We played with dolls today. Yee-chan played happily with the kangaroo doll.
Potty Training: 15:00
Feedback from teacher: Yee-chan did not take nap.
On Our Way Home
- It was drizzling so I decided to walk instead of riding the bike. On our way to Lawson store (100yen store), Yee wanted to make left at a junction (I think her teacher brought her to a nearby park by that way). She was standing in the middle of a small road and refuse to walk with me. I let her standing there crying (while keeping a keen eye on any vehicles coming this way). Then I told her sternly, "Yee, do not repeat what you did this morning." Yee turned to look at me. I continued, "We're going to the store. Come and hold Mummy's hand." Yee stood there thinking. After a while, she gave me a smile, walked towards me and held my hand.
- I wondered what was the difference between this incident and the morning?
Puzzle Time
Yee loves puzzle and plays with them everyday. It was interesting to observe that Yee loved to put all four puzzles together and played with them.
Bedtime
I thought Yee would sleep early since she did not have any nap today. In fact, she was dozing off during dinner time. But this little girl refused to sleep at 10:10pm! Her eyes are heavy but she refused to sleep. I left the news channel on while laying on the bed with her. It was 10:30pm and Yee was still playing with curtain. Finally, I turned off news channel and the light in the living room. Within 10 minutes, Yee dozed off. I am looking forward to the day whereby Yee would go to bed by herself.
I let Yee slept in till 9am before I turned on the nursery rhymes to lure her to wake up. We left the house around 9:45am. Yee refused to take the route to school. I tried to turn right at different junctions but it did not work. She seemed to recognise the way to school. After 40 minutes, I was exasperated. It was 10:30am (My Japanese class at the community centre started at 10am). I walked her home to take the bike. Yee boarded the bike willingly. Outside the school, she refused to get down from the bike. After much persuasion, Yee still refused to get down. I had no choice but to carry her down. Yee cried terribly. Inside the school, I passed her to her teacher and left for my Japanese class.
Kinder Nursery
Yee-chan also cried when she came to school today. After cuddling her, she gradually stopped crying. She may be in this manner for a while. I am very happy that she came to school. We played with dolls today. Yee-chan played happily with the kangaroo doll.
Potty Training: 15:00
Feedback from teacher: Yee-chan did not take nap.
On Our Way Home
- It was drizzling so I decided to walk instead of riding the bike. On our way to Lawson store (100yen store), Yee wanted to make left at a junction (I think her teacher brought her to a nearby park by that way). She was standing in the middle of a small road and refuse to walk with me. I let her standing there crying (while keeping a keen eye on any vehicles coming this way). Then I told her sternly, "Yee, do not repeat what you did this morning." Yee turned to look at me. I continued, "We're going to the store. Come and hold Mummy's hand." Yee stood there thinking. After a while, she gave me a smile, walked towards me and held my hand.
- I wondered what was the difference between this incident and the morning?
Puzzle Time
Yee loves puzzle and plays with them everyday. It was interesting to observe that Yee loved to put all four puzzles together and played with them.
Bedtime
I thought Yee would sleep early since she did not have any nap today. In fact, she was dozing off during dinner time. But this little girl refused to sleep at 10:10pm! Her eyes are heavy but she refused to sleep. I left the news channel on while laying on the bed with her. It was 10:30pm and Yee was still playing with curtain. Finally, I turned off news channel and the light in the living room. Within 10 minutes, Yee dozed off. I am looking forward to the day whereby Yee would go to bed by herself.
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