K2 Graduation Concert

This Friday is Jamie's graduation. Time passed so swiftly. At a blink of an eye, she's gonna graduate from kindergarten 2!! Today finally she took back her performance purple dress. Wif the "improvised" patent shoes (the shoes is about 1" bigger which I managed to put in sole and some tissue papers in front) & lacy socks I've borrowed from a fren, everything is now ready !!

Phonics Programmes

Ever since I've started Jeremy in phonics at home, he has shown obvious improvement in memorising the single sounds of the alphabets. And now we are moving quickly into word families. Who says its too late to introduce at 3yrs 10mths ? I suppose the important note is not whether to introduce it early or at later stage, but whether the child is willing and receptive (which i still believe in early literacy) to learn. And when you are able grasp the child's "right timing", you will see positive results instead. Here's one of the interesting video clips I've managed to source from youtube. Didn't know there's so many of such free resources easily available !

Rising Temperature

The weather has been rather humid and dry ever since days ago and in order to keep the children's body temp cool and comfy, all three of them had a fair time of dipping into the swim tub this afternoon.

Chubby Josh

See his "meaty" chest ?? He is getting heavier each day and bfg him for any time span longer than 15mins will numb my arm!!

Mental Arithmetic Advanced Level

Jamie is now into advanced stage wif over 95% accuracy. On average, she can complete 40 sums, 3 single digit additions/subtraction in about 2mins+. I was told there's still many levels to accomplish but it will be according to whichever books she has completed. And apparently, she still left few more books b4 proceeding to multiplication and division. I think its pretty fast since she started abacus in June 1st this year.

Before School

These days I managed to grab the boy and did some work wif him. Formally started him phonics. Dunno if its "too late" but anyway, he is in "ready-mode" now so I think its the right time to coach him. And since he is back at Little Neuro Tree, there will be some homework for him to do at home as well.

2 Months 18Days

Joshua is growing bigger each day and Jeremy's love for his lil brother grows wif each day too!!

Back to Ballet

Dr Chew called me earlier this week to answer my query regarding "no strenous activities" that was stated on the excuse letter that we received lately. At the end of our conversation, he concluded that as long as Jamie does not engage in any competitive sports, that's fine. Casual, fun sports that dun last long is fine. Ballet? I asked. After telling him what she will be doing in a typical 45mins long ballet lesson, he gave me a green light!! I'm just as glad cos this would means that Jamie will be joining the group for RAD exam next year April!

Ballet RAD Grade 1 Exam 2010

Jamie might not be able to go for the exam in view that she has to continue Aspirin treatment for the next 2 more months till late December. I've wrote in to the dance school to see if she can be allowed to continue the coaching lessons after she completes the medication.

Right Brain Training

Joshua was exceptionally alert today and since he din sleep, I quickly set up the swim tub and there he goes! This time, he was in the tub for longer period as he seemed to be enjoying kicking and floating (its only his 2nd time and he already very seasoned "swimmer"). And I've added the b/w flash card as part of the training session for him!

2 Months 8 Days Old

Joshua some how looks mature for his age.

Nikitin, Tangram, IQ Genius

While Jamie is having her mental arithmetic lesson now, I quickly grabbed Jeremy, sat him down and he did these instead of wasting his time away.

New Position ?

Since yesterday, Joshua has started to turn sideway while sleeping. 1st physical milestone!!

The Joshuas................

This is Uncle Joshua and bb Joshua.

Daryl & Siew Nge visited us this evening. It's so great to see them again and this time, along wif Daryl is her hubby, Joshua.

IQ Cubes

Jamie did this (left) and Jeremy did the simplier one.

Joshua 1st Swimming Experience

Bought this lately and surprisingly Joshua didn't cry or whine. After that, Jamie & Jeremy both had a wonderful time of fun in the swim tub too!!

Goo-Goo-Ga-Ga

This was taken just minutes before he began to feel sleepy and hungry. I like his smiley chubby face. And today is Josh's 2nd month old. Time flies...

Your Baby Can Swim

Am exploring a home baby swimming tub for Joshua after reading up about the numerous benefits. Anybody wanna sponsor me??

Jeremy, the Super Model ??

Our cheeky, mischevious Jeremy is featured at Singapore's Child this month. Apparently a friend smsed me few weeks ago asking if I want Jeremy to appear on the front cover, representing Little Neuro Tree. As it's a rare chance + free studio photos taking for him, I accepted the offer almost instantly! Overall, it was very fun and definitely was a good exposure for him. He was so elated when he saw himself appearing on the magazine & had the magazine on his bed at bedtime, hahahahha!

........ inside page.

Nursery 3 Class Photo

Din noticed how fast Jeremy is growing till Joshua was born (comparison between both) & when I saw his class photograph, ie, how much he has grown vs previous year pre-nursery photo wif another school. Can you find him??

Here's the zoom in & his solo !!

Children's Day Holiday

Gave the kids a surprised wif early morning Macdonald's Big Breakfast to kick off the day.

Tongue Twisters

These are one of the recent flash cards that I've added into their daily flash cards sessions. Tongue twisters!! And its not easy to read it wif speed !!

Hey Kitty Kitty Cat!!

See the "whiskers" ?? So mischevious rite !?

Joshua 1st Solo Home Studio Photo Shoot

{backdated 20/9/09} I have not seen all the pixs yet as it was this day that we discovered that Jamie was running a high fever.

Happy Children's Day

It's Jeremy's 1st time celebrating at his school. Too bad I din get to see the performance although the program has been quite the same for the past 2 years. Anyway, he wasn't involved in the dressing up competition so that's fine.

School & Homework to Follow-Up

Ever since Jamie has been absence from school a week ago, she already has quite a handful of school work to catch up. In order to help her to keep abreast of what's going on in class, I sent text msg to Ms Yew, asking her to hand me those works that she has missed out so that Jamie can do it at home instead. At one glance, I'm surprised that the school is still giving as much school and weekends homework as before even though they do not have lessons on every Thur and Fri (rehearsals for graduation) since start of Term 4.

We Miss You, Jamie!

Ms Yew was here visiting Jamie earlier on and passed her a stack of "get well" cards drew by her classmates. It was so amazing to know that kids at this age are so expressive in their own ways. Don't know about Jamie but if I were her, I will be very touched for sure!!

Welcome Home!!!

Jamie is finally back home late evening today!! It was first time of her life to be away from me for an entire week!! Thank God she is recovering well and she will have another 7 days MC this week to rest and recuperate at home till she's back to school next week.

Nikitin Cube

This is one of Shichida's sought after right brain exercise that many parents love ! I managed to get this preowned set from a mummy months ago and have been training Jamie & Jeremy since then.

Treatment

Finally she is on treatment! I have always thought that Jamie is still too young to go through this ordeal and have been worry sick for her when I came to know that she has to go thru IVIG. And also worry how her body is taking this altogether, worry if the treatment will have any side effects on her, worry if she will scream and yell when the needle is inserted into her vein etc etc. And to everybody's surprise, she is taking the "poke" very well. Indeed she has grown up, more matured and sensible. Pray that the medication will give her a big boost on the road to recovery. I am looking forward to receive Jamie at the door to celebrate Children's Day next Wed.

IVIG Treatment

Lazing on bed watching cartoon network while on drip....

Kawasaki Disease

Jamie is now in KKH, suspected of contracting Kawasaki disease and we admitted her on Monday night to play safe. Nothing happening till Wednesday when blood was drawn out from her veins which she yelled and screamed so hard that the blood vessels in her right eye burst! Lab tests were performed and doctor couldn't 100% confirmed its Kawasaki. Nevertheless, Dr said its better that she should be treated wif IVIG within the first 10days in order to minimise damage to her heart & blood vessels . I am praying that she will recover well wif no complications, side effects & hopefully to be able to go back to normal activities soon.

Playtime

Now that Josh is approaching 7wks old and is more awake during the daytime, I've started him slowly on few things and this is one of them. Soon, he will be on flash cards.

Exercise those fingers

Jeremy needs alot of nibbling, pressing, pinching, fingers exercises to make way for writing skills hopefully by this year. I have been slackened wif him since early this year but am determine to start formally on activity books again!

Chubby ??

He loves to sleep in the afternoon & more awake in the mornings...

Lazy Worms

I'm kind of getting used to be a mother of 3 though at this moment, it can be quite a handful for me to handle especially when I need to coach Jamie and Jeremy for some flash cards and right brain activities. See the 2 brothers?? I can say , they have features of their own though people say Joshua looks like his big brother.

eLearning @ Home

It's been quite a while Jamie has not been doing it and today she was doing Astar Grammar cdrom. Since she can read and move around wif computer, its very much "auto-pilot" for her.

Tiny Love Mobile Visual Stimulation

Here, Josh is receiving his visual stimulation while he was wide awake & after which, on his tummy to exercise his neck muscles :)

New Rocker

See how comfortably & sound Josh is sleeping ?? Too bad it traps heat and he will cry about 20mins into his sleep. So will be clearing this off. Anybody keen??