Kinder Nursery Report:
We made ひなまつり (Doll Festival) craft. We drew おだいりさま (Emperor) and おひなさま(Empress) s’ eyes, mouth, hair and hand together. She worked hard at her drawing. When we were done, Yee-chan played blocks with her friends. They built a house.
Evening Time
Yee was a perfect girl this evening. She did her routine smoothly (shower, dinner, playtime, drawing, snacks, teeth-brushing, toilet, reading)
USA to Japan (April 2007 to May 2010)
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
2Y10M (JP) - SATY (2/2)
It's been a long time since Yee played on this indoor playground at SATY. When we first came to Japan, Mummy brought Yee here often. It warms Mummy's heart to remember how much Yee has grown in the last two years.
Sitting on the different types of vehicles
Sitting on the different types of vehicles
2Y10M (JP) - SATY (1/2)
Fun Time with Daddy
We noticed Yee was walking with her hands behind her. On deeper thought, Mummy told Daddy that that's how he walks.
We noticed Yee was walking with her hands behind her. On deeper thought, Mummy told Daddy that that's how he walks.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
2Y10M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery Report:
We played with toys and dolls. Yee-chan put on the gold medal and played with her friends. Half-way through, Yee-chan played with the baby. Just like a big sister.
We played with toys and dolls. Yee-chan put on the gold medal and played with her friends. Half-way through, Yee-chan played with the baby. Just like a big sister.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery Report:
We went to the ‘traffic’ park. Yee-chan played in the sand box. She scooped a lot of sand and said to me, “人見先生、お砂いっぱい” (Hitomi teacher, there’s a lot of sand”). During packing time, she persevered at packing.
We went to the ‘traffic’ park. Yee-chan played in the sand box. She scooped a lot of sand and said to me, “人見先生、お砂いっぱい” (Hitomi teacher, there’s a lot of sand”). During packing time, she persevered at packing.
Monday, February 22, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery Report:
We went to 南根（みなみね）park. Yee-chan sat on the swing for a long time and did not want to get down. 渡辺先生 told her, “Let’s look for acorns.” Then she got down and held渡辺先生’s hands. When she saw the acorns, she was very happy.
We went to 南根（みなみね）park. Yee-chan sat on the swing for a long time and did not want to get down. 渡辺先生 told her, “Let’s look for acorns.” Then she got down and held渡辺先生’s hands. When she saw the acorns, she was very happy.
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery Report:
We went to the 東沖 (ひがしおき) park. We have not been there for a while. Yee-chan sat on the swing and said, “先生、押して下さい” (Teacher, please push me.) Her Japanese is good. When it was time to leave, Yee-chan came down from the slide reluctantly.
Yee's Display of Affection
Mummy had a delightful surprise. Yee called her "ママちゃん" (mama-chan). Japanese loves to call kids with their names and ends it with ちゃん. When used on adults, it is an affectionate address.
We went to the 東沖 (ひがしおき) park. We have not been there for a while. Yee-chan sat on the swing and said, “先生、押して下さい” (Teacher, please push me.) Her Japanese is good. When it was time to leave, Yee-chan came down from the slide reluctantly.
Yee's Display of Affection
Mummy had a delightful surprise. Yee called her "ママちゃん" (mama-chan). Japanese loves to call kids with their names and ends it with ちゃん. When used on adults, it is an affectionate address.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Play Doh
Life of a mum with two kids...
Yee gave Mummy instruction on how to unfold the table.
Mummy lets Yee plays 'play-doh' on weekend.
Fun with Zee
Yee gave Mummy instruction on how to unfold the table.
Mummy lets Yee plays 'play-doh' on weekend.
Fun with Zee
Friday, February 19, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
As Yee strokes each toes, she says,
"God loves Koh Yee (big toe)
Daddy loves Koh Yee (index toe)
Mummy loves Koh Yee (middle toe)
Koh Yee loves Koh Yee (fourth toe)
Koh Zee loves Koh Yee (small toe)"
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery Report:
We walked a lot in the park. We did foot race with the ‘bear’group. Yee-chan said, “人見先生” as she ran happily.
We walked a lot in the park. We did foot race with the ‘bear’group. Yee-chan said, “人見先生” as she ran happily.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery Report:
We did “ドンスカパンパン roundabout” exercise in the beginning and moved on to play with blocks and mini-cars. Yee-chan is always engrossed in playing with the blocks. She was happily running with a tire block
We did “ドンスカパンパン roundabout” exercise in the beginning and moved on to play with blocks and mini-cars. Yee-chan is always engrossed in playing with the blocks. She was happily running with a tire block
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Daddy and Yee before leaving home for school.
Kinder Nursery Report:
We played with hero figures. Yee-chan showed me the hero figure’s separated bodies. Yee looked scared. She said, “大丈夫だよ” (It’s ok) and waved the head.
Kinder Nursery Report:
We played with hero figures. Yee-chan showed me the hero figure’s separated bodies. Yee looked scared. She said, “大丈夫だよ” (It’s ok) and waved the head.
Monday, February 15, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery Report:
We played with blocks today. She played beside me for a while. She showed me what she had constructed and said, ‘これ上手だよ“. Yee-chan made a variety of different things.
We played with blocks today. She played beside me for a while. She showed me what she had constructed and said, ‘これ上手だよ“. Yee-chan made a variety of different things.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery Report:
Yee-chan was not in good spirit and teared this morning. Gradually she stopped tearing and played with friends. After packing, we played “Follow the tail” game (a band was tied around teacher’s waist and kids are to take it). Yee-chan ran after the teacher happily.
Reading Time:
When we finished a page, Yee said, "つき" (next) and turn the page.
Yee-chan was not in good spirit and teared this morning. Gradually she stopped tearing and played with friends. After packing, we played “Follow the tail” game (a band was tied around teacher’s waist and kids are to take it). Yee-chan ran after the teacher happily.
Reading Time:
When we finished a page, Yee said, "つき" (next) and turn the page.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Miniature Me
It's public holidays in Japan and we head to Ginza for buffet (http://r.gnavi.co.jp/g081207/ ). After the buffet, we went into a Toy building and made a miniature set for the family. Each one cost about 500yen (U$5) -- not bad for precious memory.
Yee had fun pushing the baby stroller.
Drew with Four Pens
Yee had fun pushing the baby stroller.
Drew with Four Pens
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery Report:
We played with toys. Yee-chan and Teacher Akiko played with the toy house together. Yee-chan took the medal from her neck and presented it as juice and cake to Teacher Akiko.
First-time Series: Using Glue Stick
Yee loves it so much that she plays for > 2hrs
We played with toys. Yee-chan and Teacher Akiko played with the toy house together. Yee-chan took the medal from her neck and presented it as juice and cake to Teacher Akiko.
First-time Series: Using Glue Stick
Yee loves it so much that she plays for > 2hrs
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery
Yee-chan cried when her daddy left today. She cried for some time. She stopped crying and was in high spirit when we went to the park. There was no one sitting on the swing and she pushed it happily.
Yee-chan cried when her daddy left today. She cried for some time. She stopped crying and was in high spirit when we went to the park. There was no one sitting on the swing and she pushed it happily.
Monday, February 8, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery Report:
We went to the park. Yee-chan sat on the swing many times. She chased the pigeons. While running, Yee-chan said, “待て、待て -- (wait, wait…). She was very cute.
Evening
- Yee saw a picture of a cake and sang the Happy Birthday song. After singing, she said, "おめでとう" (congratulations).
- I was searching for an Anpanman cartoon and the internet for Yee, when she said, "What happen? Where's Anpanman?"
- Mummy talks to Yee at bedtime.
Mummy: "What did you do in school today? Did you go to the park?"
Yee: "Yes. 先生 pushed."
Mummy: "Oh, you played on the swing. What did you do after playing with the swing?"
Yee: "ありがとう (thank you) 先生" and bowed
Mummy: "Good job. What else did you do?"
Yee: "Three friends ... ah ah [Yee thought hard and tried to express her thoughts in words] ... together ... slide down."
We went to the park. Yee-chan sat on the swing many times. She chased the pigeons. While running, Yee-chan said, “待て、待て -- (wait, wait…). She was very cute.
Evening
- Yee saw a picture of a cake and sang the Happy Birthday song. After singing, she said, "おめでとう" (congratulations).
- I was searching for an Anpanman cartoon and the internet for Yee, when she said, "What happen? Where's Anpanman?"
- Mummy talks to Yee at bedtime.
Mummy: "What did you do in school today? Did you go to the park?"
Yee: "Yes. 先生 pushed."
Mummy: "Oh, you played on the swing. What did you do after playing with the swing?"
Yee: "ありがとう (thank you) 先生" and bowed
Mummy: "Good job. What else did you do?"
Yee: "Three friends ... ah ah [Yee thought hard and tried to express her thoughts in words] ... together ... slide down."
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery Report:
We went to the park. Yee-chan sat on the swing. When her friend wanted to sit, she let the kid sit. She waited for her friend to finish. Very gracious behaviour. She is not well and eat little.
We went to the park. Yee-chan sat on the swing. When her friend wanted to sit, she let the kid sit. She waited for her friend to finish. Very gracious behaviour. She is not well and eat little.
2Y9M (JP) - Yee's Drawing
As Yee was drawing, she told Mummy, 'Raining'.
Mummy has to ask Yee what these two drawings are
Mummy has to ask Yee what these two drawings are
Thursday, February 4, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Monster Green Hat
Kinder Nursery Report:
It is good that Yee-chan has recovered from her illness. Yee-chan refused to take picture with the green monster hat. She said, “いらない” (don’t want). Scared? We played mini cars today.
So, Mummy took the picture at home.
It is good that Yee-chan has recovered from her illness. Yee-chan refused to take picture with the green monster hat. She said, “いらない” (don’t want). Scared? We played mini cars today.
So, Mummy took the picture at home.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Yee Catches a Cold
- Mummy decides to let Yee rest at home for two days.
Thank God that she recovers on the third day and back to nursery today.
- Having a toddler and a baby at home is quite a challenge. Caring for them and keeping Yee occupied take all the time.
Yee's crying...
... don be deceived. Toddler has this great ability to fake tear instantly.
Thank God that she recovers on the third day and back to nursery today.
- Having a toddler and a baby at home is quite a challenge. Caring for them and keeping Yee occupied take all the time.
Yee's crying...
... don be deceived. Toddler has this great ability to fake tear instantly.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - It's Snow!
This is our second winter, but first time we see snow at where we stay.
Now, we understand why the local says that Feb is the coldest month in Japan. It is the coldest week we experience so far.
Now, we understand why the local says that Feb is the coldest month in Japan. It is the coldest week we experience so far.
Monday, February 1, 2010
2Y9M (JP) - Daily Walk with Yee
Kinder Nursery Report:
We had 豆まき (Mamemaki) (bean throwing rituals) today. There was a demon in the room. When Yee-chan saw it, she cried loudly. She was very frightened. She continued for some time even when the demon was gone.
節分（Setsubun ）
- Setsubun ("seasonal division") is a festival held on February 3 or 4, one day before the start of spring according to the Japanese lunar calendar.
- In modern days, the most commonly performed setsubun ritual is the throwing of roasted beans around one's house and at temples and shrines across the country. When throwing the beans, you are supposed to shout "Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!" ("Devils out, happiness in"). Afterwards you should pick up and eat the number of beans, which corresponds to your age.
We had 豆まき (Mamemaki) (bean throwing rituals) today. There was a demon in the room. When Yee-chan saw it, she cried loudly. She was very frightened. She continued for some time even when the demon was gone.
節分（Setsubun ）
- Setsubun ("seasonal division") is a festival held on February 3 or 4, one day before the start of spring according to the Japanese lunar calendar.
- In modern days, the most commonly performed setsubun ritual is the throwing of roasted beans around one's house and at temples and shrines across the country. When throwing the beans, you are supposed to shout "Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!" ("Devils out, happiness in"). Afterwards you should pick up and eat the number of beans, which corresponds to your age.