Mommy purchased a book called "The Beginner's Bible" and we received the book last night. Ethan was so excited to open the box. Everytime he saw a box in front of our house, he would think that inside that box was a birthday present (we sometimes buy his toys online). That's why he thinks that way.
We opened the box and he was so happy that mommy bought him a Bible. He grabbed the book and browsed thru the pages. Not only that, he read the Bible. In his own version, by seeing the pictures on the book, he read the Bible to us.
One particular story that he loves so much is the story about Jonah and The Big Fish. He asks me over and over again, "where's the story about Jonah, mommy?" I'd then say, "it's on page 257. Look for page 257." Before going to bed, i told Ethan to bring the Bible to our bedroom. He asks me to read the Bible over and over again. It'd be a priviledge for us to read the Bible to him every night. Ethan won't be satisfied with 1 story only, he would ask for more and more and more :)
It's so joyful for us seeing Ethan's big interest in reading Bible Story. We hope that he would treasure His words since he was little until the rest of his life and always looking forward to hearing His words.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Our son is growing up
Tick Tock Shark
Everytime, Ethan takes a nap at our store, he would ask me to read "Tick Tock Shark". One day, I've been trying to put Ethan to bed for 2 times but he hadn't fallen asleep yet. When i tried to put him to bed for the 3rd time, the store was busy but he told me that he wanted to sleep. So i read the book fast from the beginning to the end. He complained: Slow, mommy.
The next week we came to the store and it was Ethan's nap time. As we walked to his bedroom, he told me this: No fast, mommy. Slow, okay?! I laughed, he remembered what happened last week and reminded me to read his "Tick Tock Shark" book slowly.
Deep and Wide Sunday School Song
As Mommy and Ethan were driving home from school, he was listening to Deep and Wide Song. Ethan responded: Papi piano (meaning, papi plays this song on his piano). Then i asked him, "what about, mommy?". Ethan answered: "Mommy, in the kitchen. hot, hot..cooking food, no touching ok?!" I replied: Mommy cook for who, Ethan? Ethan: "For me, nyummy nyummy for my tummy".
Visiting Neighbor
Last Friday, Ethan and I visited our neighbor who gave birth to her 2nd child. Ethan was playing with her older son, he was about 3 months older than him. But the playtime didn't go smoothly as 2 of preschoolers trying to learn to play together, sharing, and play nicely. Ethan asked me to go home instead. I told Papi what happened and he responded: "Koko hurt me, Koko no share". I hope the next visit will be better.
Don't Be Afraid
Ethan has been learning about Bible at school. I would review the lessons at home from time to time. A few of the story that we reviewed was about Daniel & the Lion and David & Goliath. What happened to them and why Daniel survived in the lion cage and why David won over the Giant Goliath. We learned that they have Jesus in their hearts. I would then keep on reminding Ethan if he's afraid of something, don't be afraid since we have Jesus in our heart.
One afternoon, as the days were getting hotter last week, i took him for a walk around our neighborhood. We have many neighbors that have dogs in their houses. As we walked, i told him to turn right instead of left, since the houses on our left hand side have many dogs. But he insisted of turning left instead. I told him that mommy is scared of dogs. He would then responsed: No mommy, don't be afraid. You have Jesus in heart". I smiled when i heard him say that, meaning that he remembered what i told him about not being afraid. We walked and walked and suddenly we heard a dog barking. Ethan stopped and turned the other way and said: "I'm scared, mommy". hahahahaha....we then walked the other way. Of course, this would be different if Nai-Nai or Papi accompany us in our afternoon walk. Well, with Nai-Nai, she's not afraid of dogs. With Papi, he would speed our way passing thru the houses with the dogs :)
Everytime, Ethan takes a nap at our store, he would ask me to read "Tick Tock Shark". One day, I've been trying to put Ethan to bed for 2 times but he hadn't fallen asleep yet. When i tried to put him to bed for the 3rd time, the store was busy but he told me that he wanted to sleep. So i read the book fast from the beginning to the end. He complained: Slow, mommy.
The next week we came to the store and it was Ethan's nap time. As we walked to his bedroom, he told me this: No fast, mommy. Slow, okay?! I laughed, he remembered what happened last week and reminded me to read his "Tick Tock Shark" book slowly.
Deep and Wide Sunday School Song
As Mommy and Ethan were driving home from school, he was listening to Deep and Wide Song. Ethan responded: Papi piano (meaning, papi plays this song on his piano). Then i asked him, "what about, mommy?". Ethan answered: "Mommy, in the kitchen. hot, hot..cooking food, no touching ok?!" I replied: Mommy cook for who, Ethan? Ethan: "For me, nyummy nyummy for my tummy".
Visiting Neighbor
Last Friday, Ethan and I visited our neighbor who gave birth to her 2nd child. Ethan was playing with her older son, he was about 3 months older than him. But the playtime didn't go smoothly as 2 of preschoolers trying to learn to play together, sharing, and play nicely. Ethan asked me to go home instead. I told Papi what happened and he responded: "Koko hurt me, Koko no share". I hope the next visit will be better.
Don't Be Afraid
Ethan has been learning about Bible at school. I would review the lessons at home from time to time. A few of the story that we reviewed was about Daniel & the Lion and David & Goliath. What happened to them and why Daniel survived in the lion cage and why David won over the Giant Goliath. We learned that they have Jesus in their hearts. I would then keep on reminding Ethan if he's afraid of something, don't be afraid since we have Jesus in our heart.
One afternoon, as the days were getting hotter last week, i took him for a walk around our neighborhood. We have many neighbors that have dogs in their houses. As we walked, i told him to turn right instead of left, since the houses on our left hand side have many dogs. But he insisted of turning left instead. I told him that mommy is scared of dogs. He would then responsed: No mommy, don't be afraid. You have Jesus in heart". I smiled when i heard him say that, meaning that he remembered what i told him about not being afraid. We walked and walked and suddenly we heard a dog barking. Ethan stopped and turned the other way and said: "I'm scared, mommy". hahahahaha....we then walked the other way. Of course, this would be different if Nai-Nai or Papi accompany us in our afternoon walk. Well, with Nai-Nai, she's not afraid of dogs. With Papi, he would speed our way passing thru the houses with the dogs :)
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Mommy and Me Day at UCEC
Date: March 12, 2010 The school invited the mothers to come and celebrate 1 afternoon of Mommy and Me. We had hotdogs for snack. Next month, it'll be Daddy and Me. It was fun and Ethan was very happy to see Mommy at school. We had story, singing, craft and snack
Chinese New Year 2010
Here are some pictures that we took when Ethan celebrated Chinese New Year at his preschool and Sunday School at the church.
At Preschool, they celebrated Chinese New Year by inviting the parents to have potluck lunch with their children and teacher. Papi went to school and be with Ethan since Mommy couldn't make it. We dressed Ethan with his Chinese Custom that Yeye gave him last year. Ethan was excited to see Papi at school.
At Sunday School, we also celebrated Chinese New Year. The children sang : Jesus Loves the Little Ones like me, me, me (in Chinese: wo, wo, wo). 2nd verse: Jesus Loves the Little Ones like you, you, you (in Chinese: ni, ni, ni).
At Preschool, they celebrated Chinese New Year by inviting the parents to have potluck lunch with their children and teacher. Papi went to school and be with Ethan since Mommy couldn't make it. We dressed Ethan with his Chinese Custom that Yeye gave him last year. Ethan was excited to see Papi at school.
At Sunday School, we also celebrated Chinese New Year. The children sang : Jesus Loves the Little Ones like me, me, me (in Chinese: wo, wo, wo). 2nd verse: Jesus Loves the Little Ones like you, you, you (in Chinese: ni, ni, ni).
A Trip down to Memory Lane (San Diego Sea World)
Mommy forgot to put our 1st trip to San Diego Sea World with Ethan on this blog. We went there last October 2009.
Ethan was scared to see the shows (Sea Lions, Shamu). He was always been like this if we go to a theme park. He does not like watching the show, he would rather go sightseeing. So rather than pushing him to sit still and force him to enjoy the show attractions, we went sightseeing for most of the time we were in the Sea World.
Ethan was scared to see the shows (Sea Lions, Shamu). He was always been like this if we go to a theme park. He does not like watching the show, he would rather go sightseeing. So rather than pushing him to sit still and force him to enjoy the show attractions, we went sightseeing for most of the time we were in the Sea World.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
BIBLE (Preparing for Easter)
Ethan has been learning about Easter at school and from his Easter bible at home. He likes it very much when mommy reads the Bible. Since we read it almost every night, he remembers most of the stories. He would then tell some parts of the Bible stories by himself to mommy and papi.
Questions that i ask Ethan about Easter and he answers:
Who died on the cross? Jesus
Was the people surround him sad? they were crying
Did Jesus stay die? No
When did Jesus wake up? third day
Where did Jesus was buried? in tomb
Then, what happened? empty tomb.
Then? an angel came and said: Jesus is alive again.
He also likes when mommy reads about Peter denying Jesus for 3 times. He would pretend to be Peter, saying No, No and No.
Mommy: Hey, you're with Jesus
Ethan: No
Mommy: Yes you are
Ethan: No
Ethan: I don't know Him. He ran and cried.
It is a difficult concept to understand about Jesus died on the cross to save us for young children. We hope that Ethan will understand this concept as he grows older and accept Jesus as His savior one day.
As of now, we are thankful and happy that Ethan likes Bible stories.
Questions that i ask Ethan about Easter and he answers:
Who died on the cross? Jesus
Was the people surround him sad? they were crying
Did Jesus stay die? No
When did Jesus wake up? third day
Where did Jesus was buried? in tomb
Then, what happened? empty tomb.
Then? an angel came and said: Jesus is alive again.
He also likes when mommy reads about Peter denying Jesus for 3 times. He would pretend to be Peter, saying No, No and No.
Mommy: Hey, you're with Jesus
Ethan: No
Mommy: Yes you are
Ethan: No
Ethan: I don't know Him. He ran and cried.
It is a difficult concept to understand about Jesus died on the cross to save us for young children. We hope that Ethan will understand this concept as he grows older and accept Jesus as His savior one day.
As of now, we are thankful and happy that Ethan likes Bible stories.
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