Ethan celebrated his 1st Thanksgiving lunch with his friends and teacher at school yesterday. It was a potluck lunch. The parents brought the side dishes while the school cooked the Turkey. We had fried rice, mac and cheese, chicken/salmon nugget, fried dumpling, turkey, grape juice and fruits (grapes, orange and apple). It was delicious. The kids were full that afternoon. Ethan was very happy to see mommy at school. But when it's time for mommy to go back to work, he cried.
But before the parents went home, the kids did a little singing performance. Check it out at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dayplace/4116731118/
(thank you to Eric's mom who share this video with us).
Enjoy.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
More words
When we turn off the light, now Ethan says: Gelap
When he eats and looks into his bowl/plate, now he says: Banyak
When we drive home, now he says: almost there
When papi/mommy drives the car, now he says: be careful
When Ethan wants something, now he says: pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee....pleaseeeeeeeeeeee
When he bumps into someone, now he says: sorry...excuse me
When we eat out in a restaurant & his glass is empty, now he says: more water please to the waiter
When we eat out and gets our dishes on the table, now he says: thank you to the waiter
When we say "i love you" to Ethan, now he says: i love you
When Ethan's playing with his doll friends at home and the dolls fall down, he says: are you okay?
When he eats food that he like, now he says: enak, nyummy
We just love watching Ethan learns more vocabularies and the way he says them.
Mommy just found out that Ethan likes Macaronni and Cheese. He didn't like this before. Now, he does. Mommy is happy. A simple food and yet healthy. That makes my life so much easier.
When he eats and looks into his bowl/plate, now he says: Banyak
When we drive home, now he says: almost there
When papi/mommy drives the car, now he says: be careful
When Ethan wants something, now he says: pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee....pleaseeeeeeeeeeee
When he bumps into someone, now he says: sorry...excuse me
When we eat out in a restaurant & his glass is empty, now he says: more water please to the waiter
When we eat out and gets our dishes on the table, now he says: thank you to the waiter
When we say "i love you" to Ethan, now he says: i love you
When Ethan's playing with his doll friends at home and the dolls fall down, he says: are you okay?
When he eats food that he like, now he says: enak, nyummy
We just love watching Ethan learns more vocabularies and the way he says them.
Mommy just found out that Ethan likes Macaronni and Cheese. He didn't like this before. Now, he does. Mommy is happy. A simple food and yet healthy. That makes my life so much easier.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Eek...Poo Poo
I have been meaning to post this but have been forgeting to do so.
One night, before going to bed, Ethan told me that he wanted to Eek (Poo Poo). He was wearing diaper at that time since we were just about to go to sleep. Ethan jongkok and he started to ngeden. His face started to get red and he said:
Ethan: "Mommy, big eek"
Mommy: "Oya? big yah, Ethan?"
Ethan: "Keras"
Mommy: "Oya, keras? ngeden lagi"
Ethan: "Mommy, stuck."
Mommy: "Hah, eek stuck?"
Ethan: (Ngeden lagi)..."There you are", said Ethan happily
Mommy: "Are you done now? "
Ethan: "Ya, i'm done"
I was laughing thru all of this.
One night, before going to bed, Ethan told me that he wanted to Eek (Poo Poo). He was wearing diaper at that time since we were just about to go to sleep. Ethan jongkok and he started to ngeden. His face started to get red and he said:
Ethan: "Mommy, big eek"
Mommy: "Oya? big yah, Ethan?"
Ethan: "Keras"
Mommy: "Oya, keras? ngeden lagi"
Ethan: "Mommy, stuck."
Mommy: "Hah, eek stuck?"
Ethan: (Ngeden lagi)..."There you are", said Ethan happily
Mommy: "Are you done now? "
Ethan: "Ya, i'm done"
I was laughing thru all of this.
2nd week of Preschool
Ethan is progressing well at school. He is more independent nowadays, do not cry anymore when Papi drops him off in the morning (this started yesterday). He gets excited in the morning, wakes up, eats breakfast, gets dress and rushes Papi to take him to school by knocking on the bathroom door while Papi is still taking a shower...hihihi....
We are so very proud of him.
His vocabulary is expanding more and more, in English of course. His teacher told me that Ethan's doing well at the Christmas performance practice. His teacher also told me that she's working on keeping Ethan to sit on his chair since he sometimes like to stand on his chair instead of sitting on it. We're working on that now. He naps well at school and does not use his pacifier at all. But once i pick him up, he starts to ask for his Paopei again. Oh well....
The other day when the school wass off because of Veteran Day, he felt lonely at home, just him and Nai2. Before he took his nap that day, Nai2 asked him if Ethan wanted to sleep with Nai2 or Teacher and he answered: "Teacher". I guess he missed his friends and teacher that day.
Good job, Ethan. Keep up your good work! Thank you Lord for helping Ethan to enjoy school more everyday.
We are so very proud of him.
His vocabulary is expanding more and more, in English of course. His teacher told me that Ethan's doing well at the Christmas performance practice. His teacher also told me that she's working on keeping Ethan to sit on his chair since he sometimes like to stand on his chair instead of sitting on it. We're working on that now. He naps well at school and does not use his pacifier at all. But once i pick him up, he starts to ask for his Paopei again. Oh well....
The other day when the school wass off because of Veteran Day, he felt lonely at home, just him and Nai2. Before he took his nap that day, Nai2 asked him if Ethan wanted to sleep with Nai2 or Teacher and he answered: "Teacher". I guess he missed his friends and teacher that day.
Good job, Ethan. Keep up your good work! Thank you Lord for helping Ethan to enjoy school more everyday.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
New vocabulary after preschool
We noticed Ethan learned new vocabulary after 1 week of preschool:
He usually says: "Ya". Now, he says, "Yes" instead.
He usually says: "What's that?". Now, he says, "What is this?" instead.
And one day, Ethan walked into Nai2's room. Nai2's was shredding old docs by hand. Ethan made a real mess by throwing and kicking the shredded papers all over the carpet. Nai2 got a bit angry. Ethan got a bit upset and come running to me, crying a bit. Then, he went back to Nai2 and say this: "Don't cry, Nai2". I guess he learned this at school as his teacher tries to calm him down when he has to say bye2 to Papi in the morning ... "Don't cry, Ethan".
And Ethan can drink from a cup nice and easy, without spilling the water. Yippeee!!!
He usually says: "Ya". Now, he says, "Yes" instead.
He usually says: "What's that?". Now, he says, "What is this?" instead.
And one day, Ethan walked into Nai2's room. Nai2's was shredding old docs by hand. Ethan made a real mess by throwing and kicking the shredded papers all over the carpet. Nai2 got a bit angry. Ethan got a bit upset and come running to me, crying a bit. Then, he went back to Nai2 and say this: "Don't cry, Nai2". I guess he learned this at school as his teacher tries to calm him down when he has to say bye2 to Papi in the morning ... "Don't cry, Ethan".
And Ethan can drink from a cup nice and easy, without spilling the water. Yippeee!!!
Sunday School
We've been training Ethan to be independent in his Sunday School Class. We had a success of 1 month, followed by 3 weeks of Ethan being dependent to us again. Last Sunday, as he started his preschool for 1 week, Ethan was able to be independent in his Sunday school class again. One of the kids' parent (Katherine) told me that as Ethan realized that Mommy has left the classroom, he started to call my name and look for me. When Mommy didn't show up, he was sad and quiet for a bit. But he didn't cry. Then he joined his other friends in the classroom. This behavior shows that he understands that Mommy is gone for now but she will come back and pick up Ethan when class is done. And that's what we keep telling Ethan when he goes to school. This surely helps Ethan understand that Mommy and Papi will come back.
5th day of Preschool
Today, we are going to have Ethan do a full day at school, meaning he's going to nap at school.
Papi dropped him off at school in the morning as usual and I picked him up from work. I arrived there around 4:15pm. Noone was in the classroom. I asked the teacher and the kids were practicing for Christmas performance at the Chapel. I never went to the chapel, so Ms. Staci (The Acting Director) showed me the short cut to the Chapel. I was just standing by the front door of the chapel and i saw Ethan at the very front part of the Chappel (near the stage), i thought he didn't see me, but he did. He ran, cried a bit and hugged me. Then he showed me around the chapel and talked what he's been doing. Then we went back to his classroom for snacktime. The teacher asked me if Ethan wanted to eat his snack then go home, or go home right away. I told her to let Ethan have his snack first. He ate 1 slice of cantaloupe and 2 cookies.
Then, when i told him to go home, he didn't want to. He still wanted to stay in his classroom with me being with him. I thank God for his reaction, meaning that he began to enjoy his preschool. His teacher also told me that Ethan napped well, considering this was his 1st time napping at school. Then we said goodbye to his teacher and friends.
Thank you Lord for helping us on Ethan's 1st week of preschool. Ethan did good and we're so proud of him that he can adjust quite easily.
Papi dropped him off at school in the morning as usual and I picked him up from work. I arrived there around 4:15pm. Noone was in the classroom. I asked the teacher and the kids were practicing for Christmas performance at the Chapel. I never went to the chapel, so Ms. Staci (The Acting Director) showed me the short cut to the Chapel. I was just standing by the front door of the chapel and i saw Ethan at the very front part of the Chappel (near the stage), i thought he didn't see me, but he did. He ran, cried a bit and hugged me. Then he showed me around the chapel and talked what he's been doing. Then we went back to his classroom for snacktime. The teacher asked me if Ethan wanted to eat his snack then go home, or go home right away. I told her to let Ethan have his snack first. He ate 1 slice of cantaloupe and 2 cookies.
Then, when i told him to go home, he didn't want to. He still wanted to stay in his classroom with me being with him. I thank God for his reaction, meaning that he began to enjoy his preschool. His teacher also told me that Ethan napped well, considering this was his 1st time napping at school. Then we said goodbye to his teacher and friends.
Thank you Lord for helping us on Ethan's 1st week of preschool. Ethan did good and we're so proud of him that he can adjust quite easily.
Friday, November 6, 2009
4th Day of Preschool
Papi dropped off Ethan at school this morning and he forgot to give Ethan’s paopei to teacher. He cried as Papi left him in the morning.
Papi was running a bit late picking up Ethan from school. Ethan was already napping in his teacher’s arm that afternoon. When Ethan heard Papi’s voice, he jumped out of his bed and cried as Nai2 held and carried him immediately out of school, since the other kids started to wake up when they heard Ethan cried. Teacher told Papi that Ethan did well today, only cried in the morning.
Ethan fell asleep in the car on the way home. Mommy taught perhaps we could try Ethan napping at school tomorrow.
Papi was running a bit late picking up Ethan from school. Ethan was already napping in his teacher’s arm that afternoon. When Ethan heard Papi’s voice, he jumped out of his bed and cried as Nai2 held and carried him immediately out of school, since the other kids started to wake up when they heard Ethan cried. Teacher told Papi that Ethan did well today, only cried in the morning.
Ethan fell asleep in the car on the way home. Mommy taught perhaps we could try Ethan napping at school tomorrow.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
3rd Day at Preschool
Ethan was late getting to school today. When he arrived at school, the kids already lined up to enter their classroom. Ethan usually arrives at school during playground time. Since he was late this morning, he missed that playtime. He cried as Papi said goodbye.
I was concerned how Ethan would do at school since he came in late and missed his playtime. And not to mentioned that he woke up early again this morning.
To my suprise, when i picked him up at school, he didn't cry when he saw me. He said: "Mommy coming". and started to talk about his day at school. His teacher told me that Ethan did not cry at all in the classroom, he finished his lunch (for the 1st time, he had chicken noodle soup today) and he didn't even look for his pacifier.
Ohh, i was so happy and i thank God for helping us to go thru the 3rd day at preschool.
Everynight before we go to bed, we read Elmo's book which titled: Schooltime. The book tells us about Elmo's experience going to school. The book really describes what Ethan is doing at his preschool (playing blocks and cars, learning ABC, singing, reading books, snack time and time to go home). It really helps Ethan to adapt of his new routine of going to school everyday.
I was concerned how Ethan would do at school since he came in late and missed his playtime. And not to mentioned that he woke up early again this morning.
To my suprise, when i picked him up at school, he didn't cry when he saw me. He said: "Mommy coming". and started to talk about his day at school. His teacher told me that Ethan did not cry at all in the classroom, he finished his lunch (for the 1st time, he had chicken noodle soup today) and he didn't even look for his pacifier.
Ohh, i was so happy and i thank God for helping us to go thru the 3rd day at preschool.
Everynight before we go to bed, we read Elmo's book which titled: Schooltime. The book tells us about Elmo's experience going to school. The book really describes what Ethan is doing at his preschool (playing blocks and cars, learning ABC, singing, reading books, snack time and time to go home). It really helps Ethan to adapt of his new routine of going to school everyday.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
2nd Day of Preschool
Papi dropped off Ethan this morning. On the way to school, Ethan was cheerful and talked a lot with Papi. Papi brought Ethan's Pooh and Robot doll to accompany Ethan in the car. When they arrived at school, Ethan said bye2 to his friends: "Bye2 Pooh, Bye2 Robot". We are sometimes amazed by how friendly Ethan is to everybody, even his doll toys.
Papi stayed with him a bit and it was time to say bye2, Ethan cried. But his teacher hold him and comforted him.
In the meantime, i called the school from the office around 9.30 and the vice principal said that Ethan was crying on and off when Papi left him.
I picked him up around 12:30PM today and his teacher (Miss Carol) told me that Ethan did better today. He didn't cry at all while they're in the classroom. I really thank God for this. He helped Ethan managed his 2nd day at school. He cried when he saw me, but not like yesterday. Only a few seconds and he started to tell what's going in his classroom.
Thank you God for helping us on Ethan's 2nd day at preschool.
Papi stayed with him a bit and it was time to say bye2, Ethan cried. But his teacher hold him and comforted him.
In the meantime, i called the school from the office around 9.30 and the vice principal said that Ethan was crying on and off when Papi left him.
I picked him up around 12:30PM today and his teacher (Miss Carol) told me that Ethan did better today. He didn't cry at all while they're in the classroom. I really thank God for this. He helped Ethan managed his 2nd day at school. He cried when he saw me, but not like yesterday. Only a few seconds and he started to tell what's going in his classroom.
Thank you God for helping us on Ethan's 2nd day at preschool.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
1st Day of Preschool
Date: November 2, 2009
Ethan woke up around 6:15am this morning. We had the daylight saving time on the weekend. That's why Ethan woke up so early that morning. He ate his breakfast (bread and milk) and got ready to go to school. He was excited to go to school. I took Ethan to school for the 1st day, since I had to prepare and hand over lots of Ethan stuffs to teacher and also pay the tuition fee.
Ethan arrived at school at 7:30am. The school was still quiet. There's only 1 teacher and 2 kids. It was too early. The teacher told me usually the kids starts coming in close to 8:30am. Ethan played and ate breakfast with his friends. When breakfast almost done, i told the teacher that i'd go (sneaked out, i couldn't say goodbye to Ethan, he would not let me since he's very attached to me).
On the way to work, I called the school and asked how Ethan's doing. He cried a bit after I left but he's playing now, that's what the teacher told me.
The vice principal asked me to pick up ethan during his lunch hour, around 12:30 for his 1st week. We'd like to make this adjustment gradually, so Ethan won't be too shock into going preschool and adjusting with his new routine. If things are improving, next week we will try napping at school.
I left the office at 12:00, arrived at school around 12:20pm, I saw the vice principal before entering Ethan's classroom. She told me that Ethan was just crying. I told her that Ethan might be tired since he woke at 6 this morning and it's been more tham 6 hours that he's awaken. I tried to peek Ethan by the classroom window, but he already saw me and cried instantly when he saw me. He cried hard. It was like: oh mommy still loves me and come back again for me. It was like he was saying that to me through his tears. I carried and comforted him. The teacher told me that Ethan only cried when i left this morning and during lunch hour. He only ate a few spoons of his lunch today. He's not yet familiar with the school food and eating by himself.
I drove him home and tried to get him to take his nap, but he didn't want to. I needed to go back to the office again. I sneaked out on him again. He cried when he found out i was gone again. Nai2 comforted him and put him to sleep close to 2pm.
Thank you God for helping us to get thru the 1st day.
Ethan woke up around 6:15am this morning. We had the daylight saving time on the weekend. That's why Ethan woke up so early that morning. He ate his breakfast (bread and milk) and got ready to go to school. He was excited to go to school. I took Ethan to school for the 1st day, since I had to prepare and hand over lots of Ethan stuffs to teacher and also pay the tuition fee.
Ethan arrived at school at 7:30am. The school was still quiet. There's only 1 teacher and 2 kids. It was too early. The teacher told me usually the kids starts coming in close to 8:30am. Ethan played and ate breakfast with his friends. When breakfast almost done, i told the teacher that i'd go (sneaked out, i couldn't say goodbye to Ethan, he would not let me since he's very attached to me).
On the way to work, I called the school and asked how Ethan's doing. He cried a bit after I left but he's playing now, that's what the teacher told me.
The vice principal asked me to pick up ethan during his lunch hour, around 12:30 for his 1st week. We'd like to make this adjustment gradually, so Ethan won't be too shock into going preschool and adjusting with his new routine. If things are improving, next week we will try napping at school.
I left the office at 12:00, arrived at school around 12:20pm, I saw the vice principal before entering Ethan's classroom. She told me that Ethan was just crying. I told her that Ethan might be tired since he woke at 6 this morning and it's been more tham 6 hours that he's awaken. I tried to peek Ethan by the classroom window, but he already saw me and cried instantly when he saw me. He cried hard. It was like: oh mommy still loves me and come back again for me. It was like he was saying that to me through his tears. I carried and comforted him. The teacher told me that Ethan only cried when i left this morning and during lunch hour. He only ate a few spoons of his lunch today. He's not yet familiar with the school food and eating by himself.
I drove him home and tried to get him to take his nap, but he didn't want to. I needed to go back to the office again. I sneaked out on him again. He cried when he found out i was gone again. Nai2 comforted him and put him to sleep close to 2pm.
Thank you God for helping us to get thru the 1st day.
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