First day on Level 3 (γγγ°η΅). We wish you passion in learning new things, anak. Grow up well.
Category Archives: beginnings
sandcastles
Dear Kid who made this sandcastle,
You and your friends have been in my thoughts the whole day. From now, you will always be in my prayers. I pray you and your friends get the education you need, the passion to achieve more, the heart to do good, the wisdom to choose good over evil, angels to guide and help you in your way for a better and more fulfilling life. I claim to God that my prayers will be answered in His perfect time and that you and your friends are in Good Hands. Indeed, it’ll be a Happy New Year for you and your friends! π
life with a toddler: I love you
July 11, 2015.
Yui anak, you’re quite expressive with your affection; huge on smiles and warm, tight hugs. Being the receptiveness of those expressions is enough to put Mom and Dad in Cloud 9.
But today, you said it back for the very first time. You told Mommy, “I love you”.
A big lump was on my throat. Thank you, dear. We love you much too.
life with a toddler: what would you like to be when you grow up?Β
That question is probably one of the most common question a parent would ask their toddlers. And most often than not, any answer illicited from the toddler gives the parents immense joy, even if it’s just for fun; after all, the child have no idea of other existing professions.
Like any other parent, of course we have our dreams and aspirations for Yui. But we’ve always thought that we were not the type of parents who’d ask Yui the captioned question. Not until one evening.
We were then looking at a hair conditioner bottle we bought in our recent trip in the Phillipiness (hotel amenities just ain’t enough for my hair).
Yui: nani? (What’s this?)
Me: it’s a photo of celebrities, in the Philippines.
Just for the fun of it, I then threw her the question.
Me: Would you like to be a celebrity?
A strong head shake from Yui. Again Just for the fun of it, I asked Yui the outrageous.
Me: would you like to be Japan’s Prime Minister?
Yui: Hai! (Coupled with a definitive nod)
Daddy and Mommy had a good hearty laugh.
Er, Anak, Mommy’s not sure she can handle that.
Yui sketch by Daddy.
life with a toddler: a touch of imagination
This was the April wall decor at the daycare; by the stairs on the way to the second floor.
When Yui saw it, she said that “Bubu” (Japanese childish word for pig) is sad, her expression worried. She then looked up at the sky and waved at the (imaginary) balloon and was calling for it to come back.
Yes indeed; with Bubu looking up at the sky and only the elephant holding a balloon, it does seem that Bubu’s balloon floated up and away.
A big smile and warm feelings on Mommy. The imagination. The empathy.
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Daycare Year 2
First day at Year 2(γ€γΌγΏη΅). Yet more exciting things to come for you, Anak! From Monday, your class have started with the Moving Up transition; lockers and bins were already placed in your new room. And you yourself has been making a milestone since Monday! When we were about to leave the house and Mommy was preparing your baby car, you resolutely said, “it’s ok, it’s ok. Yui walk”. And that’s how it has been for two days now, morning and night. We leave your baby car at home, you’ve walked to/from daycare, rode the bus and had fun pushing the stop button (Mommy hopes this’ll help somehow with your self-esteem; that even though you’re still tiny, just with a small push, you can make all those switches light up and make the bus stop. Mommy can only hope!). And during the long walks (I do think they were very looong for you!), you held on to Mommy’s hand (well, there were a few struggles when you let go of Mom’s hand and made a sprint which made Mommy’s stress level soar to high heights because vehicles were passing by) and Mommy needn’t carry you at all. You did a very good job! Continue to do the great job you’re doing Anak! Daddy and Mommy loves you.
