CCL- Reading Fun

Mummy always believes --things will be getting better and easier if practices start early... turning even better if it become a habit. But of course with the reasonable starting point, but question again --- when and how? JE has to be trained be independently by now. A lot of time mummy will ask her to manage thing by herself. Mummy always explain all kind of doubt that she has. In mummy's eye, JiaEnn always is the good learner, she always open her mind and heart for new things, which being a main factor to make her grow. This is important, because Jia Enn has to set a good example for the brothers. Mummy and the kids are started reading with fun ways...... If JiaEnn ok, she is encouraged to read a story book / dance in front of daddy and mummy -- just to build up her confident level to speak up. Mummy never point out (on the spot but later) if she spelled or read any wrong word as this is not fit the purpose in this session. JiaEnn is cheered up by our clapping sound or praising words. We will not force her to present to anyone if she refuses to, because we know, evern just a kid, also deserved a right to make her own desicion.....to have her own stand. There are many interesting and colorful stories books are stored -- to boost kids curiousity. Kids will get attracted whenever they see cute and colorful characters and will interest to know more about the stories. There are always many exciting guessing talks about the stories before mummy go into the details of a story book, such as "why the princess running in a jungle (Cinderella stories)? A really fun activities to spend with kids. It also creates spaces for children to to share their views and expression. Sometime Kids would be the story teller, at this point, I think kids could be very creative. YewXuan and YewKai could not read well at this stage, most of the time they are creating they own story by guessing from the pictures! It is good to see kids can think of new stories from story book and mummy will give them kisses and hugs to acknowledge their good work. Kids are also encouraged to draw out their imagination or story on a paper. There will be no bad comment or judge on their drawings. Some nice drawings are paste on the wall and this is a good way to boost kid's confident. YewKai who is just turning 2 this year just feeling good and happy while pointing to daddy mummy on his drawing (in fact it is just a scribbling) on the wall.

CCL -- She Needs Some Space

Today schedule was set:

Morning - Ballet for JE
Afternoon - Art Class for YX and JE
Evening - Mental Arithmetic Class for JE

Wow!! Full day for JE. But I did seek her opinion before put her for these class. She loves them and not allow me to cancel any one of them.

Why squeeze so many classes in one day??? Er.... More convenience would be the common answer.

JE had made a decision not attending the evening class, the reason being was she sleepy. I did not object but I choose to do  one more step to discuss with her.

Mummy :  next week will be having 2 lessons if absent today's class, do you think you can take it? However I will still suggest you attend today's class. Anything you want to share with me?
JE : I actually wanna to finish my class work before I go to attend lessons.
Mummy:
Mummy : You can complete them in class.
JE: in class, we are doing different things and I do not want my speed is so much slower than others
Mummy: ok, then we going back now.

I choose to follow JE's decision as I need to consider her thinking and feeling. No point forcing her to class if she is not ready for it. This will be back to the question of quality learning or quality learning?

On the way back, I suggest to take them to a shopping mall playground after dinner.  Wow!!! Respond was good. YX very co-operate this time.

Whereas JE, she just could bot sleep even she claim She is sleepy earlier on (I know this is a excuse for not attending the class). She just spent time for her interested activities, drawings, doing abacus homework, even read up a magazine. She just enjoying...

In fact, I think JE and myself has learnt alot today.

I will do what i have promised:)

CCL -- Small message with BIG meaning

It is a thoughtful message for her dearest daddy.

This is a special post it message that written by JE after I've told JE that daddy is flying to somewhere for work tomorrow. She sticked it on the bedroom door as she know sure daddy can read her message when opening the door!!

I am so touched by this little action!!!! Can't expect this little one has such a great loving thought!

Sure Daddy was happy and smiling warmly in his heart when seeing it.

CCL - You are always in our memories

I like this photo very much. It is the final family picture that taken with mother. It was celebrating JE's 6th birthday. I am sad to write this down -- my mother-in-law has passed away on 3rd June 2012.

Just wanna to tell you -- my derest mother.

I am so grateful to stay with you in this lovely family for 8 years. Thanks for the unconditional care, love and guidance that you have given to me. I will not forget it but will keep them in my heart forever.

Rest in peace with free of illness and pain. We will take good care of ourself and also the kids.

We love you forever and you are always in our memories.

CCL - It Just Unbeatable!!

What a great moment in Woo's family----

 It just make your day in the morning!!!

 Get prepared to attend Chiat' wedding---

 Do you notice they are wearing biling wear!!!

what a great smile!!! Yeah, should be happy as today is Chiat's wedding day!!!

 self service of table top of this couple's wedding picture!!!!~~by YewXuan

 It was a hot day but everybody just feeling in the heart as we are family!!!!

 Well done---- Promised you will take good of your pretty wife and wishing 2 of you living happy fovever!!!

My lovely nieces!!!! @ taken at Chiat's wedding dinner.

CCL - Who is my darling??

Who is my darling?? A question from mummy

"Jia Enn is the first darling, YewXuan is the second darling and YewKai is the youngest darling!", claimed by my dear JiaEnn and YewXuan.

"Then how about daddy, he also my darling right?" , Mummy continue to ask

"No, he is your lover or husband, not darling!", confronted by Jia Enn.

It was a nice and remarkable conversation with my dear kids.

Our kids are just unique and simple.......

It really remind me the importance to call a person with correct name. I always think darling just a name to call someone who very close to me, but infact my kids take it the name meant for me to call them. Hm....better stop using this name for someone else excepts our kids:)

CCL - A workshop that meant so much!!!!

Mummy proposely schedule the class on today, 18 March 2012 as it also a day to celerabte birthday for JiaEnn and YewXuan.

 Lunch @ Sunway Giza before go to the class ~~~~ Japanese cuisine and also mummy's favourite :)

 It was a great moment to gather daddy to join the crowd. I love to see daddy's participation and patience with the kids!!! Because of him, it make today more memorable and special!!!

Here come the final products -- pending to send to microwave....