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Oh, The Places You’ll Go! 小学校6年

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As we walked under the fully bloomed sakura trees earlier today, I asked you how it felt to now be on 6th grade. You said it’s almost unbelievable you’re the seniors now as it was just yesterday that you were in 1st grade. Indeed, indeed. And for me, it seemed just like yesterday that I held a cheerful baby in my arms.

For the spring break, literally, we Oohhhed and ahhhed at the places we went to in Europe. But that’ll be for another blog.

For now, I am wishing you well as you start an exciting year for you.

Just this evening I read your previous homeroom teacher’s assessments of you (we didn’t have time last March as we had to fly early the day following your last day at school) and read about her compliments on how you take on leadership roles at school.

You have it in you, baby. I can see that. And I hope you’ll continue to nurture that ability and learn more, so you could lead with wisdom.

She still has that baby dimples on her hands🥰

Oh, The Places You’ll Go! 小学校5年

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For almost two years, I’ve been having trouble posting photos on this blog. And then it got worse when things were moved to Jetpack. I could not even post at all.

This meant that I could not post our usual “first day of school” post last April.

But perhaps it’s all for the better. Because then, we could do it today. Yui’s first day at Juku (cram school), and with all the accompanying steps to more freedom (and responsibilities.

Do well my baby, and keep on working and walking towards your dream.

You did great today.

Oh, The Places You’ll Go! 小学校4年

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I wanted to keep our tradition going, so I bought us a new copy of our tradition book.
The good thing this year, and especially with this new book, is that you’ve come to appreciate this yearly tradition. Plus your English reading skills has recently significantly improved (you’ve already read all our Dr Seuss books!) and you can read it now.

You’ll be starting joining clubs from this year. And you chose Theatre Club at that! I know you wanted to join Drawing Club, and Computer Club more than Theatre Club, and that you only joined it after seeing a video of what the club is about and learning what I’ve been saying is true. But I hope you’ll find a place to nurture your love for voices, singing, and performing. You’re already having extra classes for Drawing and for Programming, hence I am glad of the choice you made so that you can work on your other talents.

God bless you my baby. Spread your wings.

Yui draws: Kimetsu no Yaiba’s Kizuna

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The anime Kimetsu no Yaiba/Demon Slayer has seen explosive popularity from when it was launched last year. Based on a manga which was first published 2016, the animation version was so good it received numerous awards from last year, including best theme song.

Indeed when we saw the first episode, even I got hooked. But I found the second episode too violent hence I did not allow Yui to watch any further. She hasn’t stopped talking about it since, though. It’s just everywhere! Plus it’s very popular at school/after-school. Thankfully a novelised version is now available, sans the very graphic illustrations (or at least limited). That’s what Yui bought yesterday, her first book purchase out of her allowance/pocket money.

She’s so passionate with the series that last night, she drew her own character to join Tanjiro’s band of heroes. Meet Kizuna. She has emerald green hair, and star pupils, and she turns to a dragon when she fights demons. Excuse the slight cleavage though. Yui reasoned that the dress would be too tight if it’s closed. 😭🥴😓