A long way for K

From the time of crying when separated from us, to not wanting to go for dance class because you didn't want to be left alone, and then crying because of the attention at every birthday.

From this:

to this:

Am so proud of you, little girl.

BR Methodist C Kindy

A new phase in the kid's life. They have both transferred to BR Methodist CK.

It all started with an enquiry to move B to BR Methodist CK for N2 in 2014. Was told to go down to register to ensure we are higher up on the wait list so I did. Only to find that my email was misread and misunderstood that I would like to enrol B for 2013. 

Since I was there, I took the opportunity to speak with the Principal about her school and syllabus. I decided to put both B and K down on the wait list. Two weeks later, I got a call from the school to say that we got them both a place for 2013.

So everything was set in motion for a huge change for everyone.

7 January, K started her first day of school. B only started three days later.

So B and I got to hang out. We went to the club to play and swim.

This was K after I picked her up from school on the first day. She really enjoyed school. I gave her this little toy to bring to school to remind her she was loved. We named it Popcorn Silver.

We were really thankful that she was enjoying her new school and was looking forward to the next day.

8 January. Day 2. 

After their health check, they would gather at the waiting area and wait for a teacher to bring a group of K2s up to their classrooms together.

They would be herded into the lift to go to the second floor.

So while K went to school on the second day, B and I hung out at Jacob Ballas. 

On the third day when K went to school, I brought B to Punggol park with grandma.

Even grandma had a go on the swing.

He walked on the rope bridge by himself.

And crawled up the slide and slid down on his tummy.

Then we went to Greenwich Village to do some grocery shopping and little boy helped to carry some of the little bags.

10 January. B's turn to go to school. I could accompany him for the first two days. His class was divided into two groups. He was put into the second session. It was to help the teachers cope with the crying kids with a smaller ratio. Here we were sending K off to her class.

While we waited for his session, we hung out at the ACPS canteen. He had some snacks.

And then it was his turn to go through the same process he had seen K go through the last three days.

 

After the health check, he got to hold a donut. He wanted an orange donut. The teachers would then bring a group of kids to the school by leading the string of donuts.

Going down the steps which led to his school.

Cleaning of hands before entering the classroom.

He chose to sit at the orange table with orange chairs. And there was even an orange tray of vehicles on it! Right up his alley.

He played with the vehicles for a while. The boy in the picture is my friend's son. They were going for the same toys! I could see them scheming away to try to get hold of their favorite car and not let the other have it!

Then it was time for a morning snack. A bun with some filling. B actually ate half of it. And this was after he had his breakfast on his way to school in the car.

The teacher sang one worship song. None of the kids joined in. But most of them did sit down in front of her.

Story time. At least B seemed very interested in the book.

He was awarded two stickers for his first day of school. To entice them to come back the next day I think!

End of his morning session. He was brought to a holding room to watch some videos while he waited to reunite with his sister and other friends before proceeding to lunch.

Very happy to see one another again. K was especially thrilled to have little bro with her.

Lunch together.

The class having lunch together,

As they sat down together with the kids for a story, both were very distracted as they sat together chatting away. It's nice to see them enjoying each other's company in the same class, something they would never get to do again.

End of B's first day.

Day 2 of school for B. The siblings posed for a photo.

We hung out in school again while waiting for 9.45am. He explored the place.

Watched the gardener at work.

Walked on a line.

Explored the canteen.

Said hi to Wesley's statue.

Finally it was time for his session. He brought his bag to the bags corner.

Had a little snack.

Went to the indoor playground.

He said that he had fun in school. This two-session arrangement would keep up for a month till mid February. In some ways, I never want it to end because while it was tiring to just hang around in school, I certainly enjoyed just goofing around with him.

In the photo below, we were doing some grocery shopping at Chancery Court. As we walked around, he suddenly ran to hide in this corner. I called out to him to ask where he was. He replied in a grunt that he was "Here". I went to look where he was. I laughed as I asked if he was poo poo-ing. He replied in another grunt, "Yes. Go away." Haha. He likes to find a private corner to do his business and does not like to be watched. I find that hilarious.

The Shoulder

On the PIE yesterday, we saw an ambulance driving along the shoulder rushing to an accident scene. I was explaining the use of the shoulder to K. 

10 mins later. 

K: Mummy, can you please show me where the elbow is again?

The Whole White World

Me: when you get upset with one person, u dun need to be angry with the whole wide world, ok?

K (looking out of the window at the dark night sky): It's now the whole black world, right?

Me: Lol. It's the whole wide world, not whole white world!

Another Picasso day

Managed to get K into another painting session. She really wanted to do this so off we went again.

Here is Teacher Ee Lin showing the class what they would paint.

On her own this time, without the triplets but she was ok.

This time it's day time. :) Blue skies.

When we came back, she was drying her painting. My jaw dropped when I saw what she had painted.

Except for her frown from the glare of the sun, I thought this photo was fantastic.  Her painting was superb. Am so proud of her! Am glad I got her to go for another session. Now she is telling me that she wants more and to keep going for classes. 

Picasso day

These five behaved like they haven't seen each other in years! It's like everyone wanted to hold everyone else's hand. Little boy also wanted to have a che che hold his hand. And they started running five in a row! Luckily it wasn't too crowded. Couldn't take a decent shot of them at all. Ha.

Finally got a more focused shot of the four girls. Love the dress alike outfit. 

All dressed in apron and berets. 

Teacher for the day and a sample of what they are to paint.

Raring to go.

Little Picassos at work.

Pink sky because it is sunset. Actually it's because it's her favorite colour.

Drying her painting.

Finished product.

Four proud little girls. 

She had such a fun time she has asked for more and even wants us to sign her up for art classes! Hmm. Where in our busy schedule can we slot this?