Gong Xi Fa Cai 2012

Wow! Dragon year is finally here and kids are growing up too!

Dressed Giselle and Jaren in traditional costumes this year to celebrate the occasion. As usual, our visiting started at my grandma house and followed by my in-law house. Lasted the whole day but it is a good time for reunion!! :)

My Little Jaren Has started School As well!:)

Jaren started his 1st day of playgroup on 3 Jan 12 and it is at the Blk 118A Jalan Membina RC.

The day started with a not-so-good note as the teacher whom I liked has resigned suddenly. I was quite annoyed about this as I had purposely signed up for this teacher. Anyway, 1st day Jaren was alright as I accompanied him throughout. He made some friends and the most of the parents there were very friendly.

2nd day, I left halfway through the class. Although the main teacher wasn't up to standard, but the assistant teacher, Joanne, was very good.

Then started the 3rd day, he I began to say bye bye to him and left him crying there. He has a very good friend, Issac who is also almost the same pattern as him. So both of them were in the assistant teacher's throughout. I noticed he likes to hold his water bottle for security there which is the same as Giselle when she 1st started childcare. As I peeped in between the curtains, I saw Jaren was very determined to go home. He picked up his money haversack, carried it nicely behind his back, and kept pointing at the door. I was outside, not sure to laugh or to feel sorry for him. Haha! Anyway, things were better each day for him.

Today is the 2nd week of playgroup for him and I am really happy that the main-teacher has been changed to a better one. On top of that, Jaren didn't cry or resist when I walked him to the school. From then, I know things would get better and settled down happily soon.

First Week of Primary School

The 1^st event of 2012 has kicked off with the start of Giselle entering into P1 of River Valley Primary School and also Jaren going into Playgroup at a nearby RC.

Initially I was worried about Giselle having some anxiety into a new school but surprisely she was very much mentally prepared for it. Had packed her school bag about a week ago and I made her write her names on all the books. Gave her a money pouch for her recess money.

School bus on the first day was chaotic with parents squeezing into school bus. And the best part was that the driver nearly forgotten the route to school. Giselle managed to make friends with a sweet gal at our neighbourhood and everyday, she would sit with her on the bus, playing and chatting with each other. I took the first ride with her to school and also the ride from school to home. Just to make sure everything is smooth for my gal and she had boarded the right bus.

Upon reaching the school, the students were led up to the school hall and I just briefly waved to her to bid farewell. During recess time, a P5 buddy was arranged for Giselle and she had noodles soup. I met this nice gal and her name is Kimberly. She took care of Giselle very well. My gal was pretty slow in eating her noodles and Kimberly patiently waited for her. The buddy system lasted for 3 days and on the 4^th day, Giselle, together with 2 friends, bought her food without much hassle.

Her teacher had requested a one button file which I need to get it from the bookshop. Hence, I thought it would be a good chance for Giselle to be more independent by buying the file on her own at the bookshop. I am really proud of her though it was really a minor thing. This goes to show my little is really growing up positively each day.

First week had passed quickly. I could see Giselle had enjoyed every minute of it. She looks forward to going to school which I was really happy to see that. She has started to make friends even on the first day and School bus had also started to be more punctual. Now just hoping things will settle down by the end of 2^nd week.