In laws came over to visit Ryann. Luca came along thus i carried Ryann instead. Then he started clinging to me and started crying. After a while, i got him to play his cooking toys and i carried him to feed everyone in the house. That's when he got warmed up. He enjoyed feeding everyone food from his honey pot.
He wanted to go near Luca yet when Luca turn around and look at him, he ran away. So cute.
We took a cab down for our class. Luckily we were on time. We have got 4 new friends on trial class. Today i left Ryann to play on his own with his friends. I wanted to let him be used to playing without the sight of me. Occasionally he does look up for me but most of the time he seems ok. Hopefully he would be ready for playgroup soon.
Today during the Zoo bag segment, Ryann was fidgeting as usual until the green inch worm caught his attention. He went forward to Teacher Wei and when Teacher Wei tried to tickle him with the puppet, he start running away. This cheeky boy wants to touch yet scare of it. For the first time, he sat down to listen to Teacher Wei during the Zoo bag segment. They introduced the word IN by getting the kids to put the balls back in the bag. They introduced the word insects and ill as well. Ryann lost his interest by then. Hopefully his attention span will last longer next time.
Then came the flash cards for the Zoophonics. Ryann was so excited he ran towards Teacher Russell. That is his favourite segment of all every time - flash cards. I got him to sit down in the middle of the mat in front of the teachers and he sat there quietly waiting for the segment to start all the way to the letter 'Z' before he stand up to look for me. Great waiting and great concentration. He was all excited to match the cards too.
During artwork segment, we were given potato stamps with paint to do some art work. As usual, Ryann started to play with the paint. But it was quite fun too.
We ended our class in the music room again with more songs and dance.
With new people in the class, it seems a little bit chaotic but it was alright still. Hopefully next week would be fine.
p/s: Ryann finally knows how to turn his book the right side up. As he flips the books, he realized that the book was upside down, he managed to turn it back. Great job Ryann.
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Sunday, 1 March 2009
28th Feb New way to create happy hormones
I have found a new way to create happy hormones. Being in the fitness industry, I know exercising does help to create more happy hormones and aids in de-stressing the body. Recently, I've found a new way to do that. That is to watch our babies sleep.
I am sure most FTWM will agree with me that after a hard day at work, the first sight of our little darlings really remove all kinds of aches and pains from work.
On the 27th of Feb, I went to my department gathering dinner and was home late. It was almost 10.45pm when i reach home. Usually by that time, Ryann would be asleep already. But this time round he didn't. He refuse to sleep. Hubby reached home around the same time too. Mum said he just didn't want to sleep at all. So i tuck him to bed, kiss him good night and soon he fell asleep. Mum said he must be waiting for us to come home. Oh.... How sweet. =p
As i watch him roll himself on the bed, smell his smelly pillow and slowly his eye lids became heavy. I could see that he was trying very hard to stay awake but he was too tired already. With his eyes closed, he even started rubbing his hands like he is washing his hands. (new skill learned recently) As he sleeps with his little mouth open, so comfortably and sound, that sight melted my heart. Time seems to stop at that moment and i felt so in love with Ryann. It will instantly bring a smile to my face. I think many mummies will agree with me, watching our babies certainly help to create happy hormones.
I am sure most FTWM will agree with me that after a hard day at work, the first sight of our little darlings really remove all kinds of aches and pains from work.
On the 27th of Feb, I went to my department gathering dinner and was home late. It was almost 10.45pm when i reach home. Usually by that time, Ryann would be asleep already. But this time round he didn't. He refuse to sleep. Hubby reached home around the same time too. Mum said he just didn't want to sleep at all. So i tuck him to bed, kiss him good night and soon he fell asleep. Mum said he must be waiting for us to come home. Oh.... How sweet. =p
As i watch him roll himself on the bed, smell his smelly pillow and slowly his eye lids became heavy. I could see that he was trying very hard to stay awake but he was too tired already. With his eyes closed, he even started rubbing his hands like he is washing his hands. (new skill learned recently) As he sleeps with his little mouth open, so comfortably and sound, that sight melted my heart. Time seems to stop at that moment and i felt so in love with Ryann. It will instantly bring a smile to my face. I think many mummies will agree with me, watching our babies certainly help to create happy hormones.
Friday, 27 February 2009
26th Feb Talent plus for Ryann?
Today i took morning off so as to visit talent plus at Blk 172B. One thing i was pretty much impressed was when i called the centre manager, she mentioned that i can just pop by the school anytime between 9am - 1.15pm. When i reached the centre, I realized that the teachers will not be informed when a parent is going for visiting so that we can be assured that we are seeing the actual situation of the class. Many childcare will specially do things just to please the visiting parents but when you spot check them, you will see a different story.
Teacher Rachel, a very young teacher is in charge of that centre. She showed me around the place. There were about 11 - 12 kids. 6 were on the mat watching dvd on a laptop. the other 5 or 6 were eating they biscuits or snacks. It was their rest time then. Ryann went in the class and started messing the place as usual.
Talent plus curriculum is set by the school itself but the delivery methods varies from different teachers. Those teachers are on contract basis and thus i ask more questions so that i can know teacher Rachel better.
Teacher Rachel shared with me that she will not be focusing on so much on the 'study' part but she will be teaching more on lifelong skills such as the art of sharing, waiting, taking turns and listening to ground rules etc. The kids are taught to take turns during break time. They learn how to recognise their own name on their bag to take their snack box out. They learn Independence by self feeding. I shared with her my concerns about Ryann's development to see how she explain her views about it. She shared with me that there are 2 side of the story. Either he can do it but just didn't want to show it or he cant do it. From my examples, she feels that Ryann is able to do it but just didn't want to show it. Then the reinforcement will play a part to educate him to perform. It takes a while but he will soon understand what can be done and what cant as she reinforce the ideas to him. She mentioned that she is a very consistent person and that when she say 'no' today, tomorrow will still be 'no' too.
Kiddy ABC wasn't able to answer me that well in such aspects. Thus from her replies i can sense her confidence in her. Although she might be pretty strict for a 18 months old but i think it is not entirely bad as well. Ryann doesn't respond to us when we are angry because he knows that we will still shower lots of love to him after that. (Argh.. he got us. ) When it is a stranger, a teacher, he might be able to learn better then.
The place is cleaner and the fees are cheaper too. I like the idea that they have a routine of what they are suppose to do every day. Kids need a routine to guide them since they do not understand about time just yet. Kiddy ABC could not answer my question about their routine as detailed as talentplus.
Before i leave the class, it is the holistic learning session at 5 areas of learning. The books learning corner and the stamping corner are closed and the kids knowing that, didn't go to those corner. One little boy sat on the mat and didn't join the rest of the kids playing with cooking toys etc. And when i noticed that, teacher Rachel explained to me that his favourite section is the books section which is closed but he knows that he is not allowed to go to that section thus he stayed on the mat. I am so amazed at how she had discipline the kids in just barely 2 months (she only started in Jan). Although that boy is slightly bigger but i felt that it is a great achievement.
She shared the same views as me on the not pampering and sheltering the child too much as that will hinder their learning process. She will hope that parents or caregivers will support her on that and not shelter the kids by saying he cant do it.
She also explained to me about the ways they communicate with parents. In talent plus, she either send memo, emails or official letters to maintain communication with the parents. They will write about the progress of the child and what happen on that day etc. This will help me understand more about Ryann's progress. Kiddy ABC told me that they have a communication book but she dun read them regularly thus if i have got urgent matters, can call her directly or speak to her face to face. That is not very impressive isn't it?
Debate between Kiddy ABC and Talentplus, of cos i have to ask myself what is my focus now for Ryann. To be frank with you, Talentplus won all my votes. They may not focus alot on educational now but I personally think disciplinary, Independence and self help skills are far more important then anything. Mr Anything (hubby) said anything of cos!
Teacher Rachel, a very young teacher is in charge of that centre. She showed me around the place. There were about 11 - 12 kids. 6 were on the mat watching dvd on a laptop. the other 5 or 6 were eating they biscuits or snacks. It was their rest time then. Ryann went in the class and started messing the place as usual.
Talent plus curriculum is set by the school itself but the delivery methods varies from different teachers. Those teachers are on contract basis and thus i ask more questions so that i can know teacher Rachel better.
Teacher Rachel shared with me that she will not be focusing on so much on the 'study' part but she will be teaching more on lifelong skills such as the art of sharing, waiting, taking turns and listening to ground rules etc. The kids are taught to take turns during break time. They learn how to recognise their own name on their bag to take their snack box out. They learn Independence by self feeding. I shared with her my concerns about Ryann's development to see how she explain her views about it. She shared with me that there are 2 side of the story. Either he can do it but just didn't want to show it or he cant do it. From my examples, she feels that Ryann is able to do it but just didn't want to show it. Then the reinforcement will play a part to educate him to perform. It takes a while but he will soon understand what can be done and what cant as she reinforce the ideas to him. She mentioned that she is a very consistent person and that when she say 'no' today, tomorrow will still be 'no' too.
Kiddy ABC wasn't able to answer me that well in such aspects. Thus from her replies i can sense her confidence in her. Although she might be pretty strict for a 18 months old but i think it is not entirely bad as well. Ryann doesn't respond to us when we are angry because he knows that we will still shower lots of love to him after that. (Argh.. he got us. ) When it is a stranger, a teacher, he might be able to learn better then.
The place is cleaner and the fees are cheaper too. I like the idea that they have a routine of what they are suppose to do every day. Kids need a routine to guide them since they do not understand about time just yet. Kiddy ABC could not answer my question about their routine as detailed as talentplus.
Before i leave the class, it is the holistic learning session at 5 areas of learning. The books learning corner and the stamping corner are closed and the kids knowing that, didn't go to those corner. One little boy sat on the mat and didn't join the rest of the kids playing with cooking toys etc. And when i noticed that, teacher Rachel explained to me that his favourite section is the books section which is closed but he knows that he is not allowed to go to that section thus he stayed on the mat. I am so amazed at how she had discipline the kids in just barely 2 months (she only started in Jan). Although that boy is slightly bigger but i felt that it is a great achievement.
She shared the same views as me on the not pampering and sheltering the child too much as that will hinder their learning process. She will hope that parents or caregivers will support her on that and not shelter the kids by saying he cant do it.
She also explained to me about the ways they communicate with parents. In talent plus, she either send memo, emails or official letters to maintain communication with the parents. They will write about the progress of the child and what happen on that day etc. This will help me understand more about Ryann's progress. Kiddy ABC told me that they have a communication book but she dun read them regularly thus if i have got urgent matters, can call her directly or speak to her face to face. That is not very impressive isn't it?
Debate between Kiddy ABC and Talentplus, of cos i have to ask myself what is my focus now for Ryann. To be frank with you, Talentplus won all my votes. They may not focus alot on educational now but I personally think disciplinary, Independence and self help skills are far more important then anything. Mr Anything (hubby) said anything of cos!
25th Feb Ryann points to our nose and ears.
I have been pretty worried about Ryann's development. Till date he have only got 6 teeth, he only say 'mum mum' (sometimes use it wrongly =( ), he is still not pointing that often, only on occasions when he is in a good mood. He still dunno how to point to his body parts. He don't maintain proper eye contact at times.
We have been trying to teach him about his different body parts. Hubby put in a lot of effort on it and i am glad to see him more involved with teaching.
Ryann managed to point to hubby's nose when asked. And we taught him the ears too. When he point to our ears, we just act as if it is ticklish and that made Ryann giggled.
This taught me a lesson. That is if we want to teach the child, we must first be like a child too. We play the games they play, we learn to react like them (even thou sometimes it seems quite stupid to do so. ) and we blend into their world.
Motherhood is rewarding and is also a learning lesson but it is certainly one lesson i am enjoying.
We have been trying to teach him about his different body parts. Hubby put in a lot of effort on it and i am glad to see him more involved with teaching.
Ryann managed to point to hubby's nose when asked. And we taught him the ears too. When he point to our ears, we just act as if it is ticklish and that made Ryann giggled.
This taught me a lesson. That is if we want to teach the child, we must first be like a child too. We play the games they play, we learn to react like them (even thou sometimes it seems quite stupid to do so. ) and we blend into their world.
Motherhood is rewarding and is also a learning lesson but it is certainly one lesson i am enjoying.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
24th Feb Ryann's new toy - Cooking toys
Ryann had always enjoyed playing with the cooking toys at mum's place. So to reward him for being such a good boy recently, we brought his winnie the pooh cooking set and some fruits cutting set for him. He was pretty happy.
That also led me to realized that Ryann is confuse with the word mum mum. Whenever he wants us to open a box or his toys container, he will say mum mum. And when we asked him is it open? Kai? He will keep saying mum mum. And when we didn't respond to him, he will cry. But his cries are not those genuine cries. Just throwing his tantrums. Haiz... I really need guidance, how to teach him to have eye contact so that he will learn? In wits ends.....
22th Feb Ryann's class
Today is the last class for term 1. Many of Ryann's classmates are not continuing. The funny thing about them is the other Ryan who is in his class was asked to go to the parents and tots class because of he is already 18 months. What puzzled me was he is only 10 days elder then Ryann. Thus i thot there wasn't a consistency. But never mind about that as i am very happy with Teacher Wei and Teacher Russell and i have no intention to change his class until i feel Ryann is really for it. Hopefully Ryann will be able to adapt to the new faces in the class next week.
Ryann like to dance to the music. During the warm up segment, he will dance to the music. He will also play to the toys provided. However, when the Zoo bag comes in, again he wasn't much interested about it again. Today's letter is H. We also learned about Hat, Hand and Happy.
A Hat was being passes around and when it was Ryann's turn, he immediately removed it. He never liked things on his head. There goes my Old Navy cap i brought for him.
During the zoo phonics song segment, Ryann's attention span was at his peak. He was practically glued to the flash cards. One thing i liked about Teacher Wei is, she notice that Ryann learns better through flash cards. This shows that she is attentive to the kids development. And i am more encouraged to do more flashing for Ryann.
During one segment, the kids were each given a toy car. The teachers did this DIY bridge using card boxes. We are suppose to introduced the word Push and Pull. Which Ryann enjoyed pushing the car but he never let go of the car at all. So funny.
For art segment, we did hand printing. I had always wanted to introduce hand painting for Ryann. He was pretty curious about the paint on his hands. After doing the hand printing, i wash his hands immediately so that he will have no chance to make a mess out of the table. A little gal in his class put her hand in the mouth and it was all pain inside. So poor thing. Luckily her mummy managed to wash them all out.
Music segment in the music room was fun today. We did some new songs like head shoulders knees and toes which Ryann quite like it. And we did this hokey pokey song whereby all the toddlers were all swing to the centre of the mat. That got them all laughing.
Starting term 2 next week, I hope all this input for Ryann is good for him and not wasting my money.
Ryann like to dance to the music. During the warm up segment, he will dance to the music. He will also play to the toys provided. However, when the Zoo bag comes in, again he wasn't much interested about it again. Today's letter is H. We also learned about Hat, Hand and Happy.
A Hat was being passes around and when it was Ryann's turn, he immediately removed it. He never liked things on his head. There goes my Old Navy cap i brought for him.
During the zoo phonics song segment, Ryann's attention span was at his peak. He was practically glued to the flash cards. One thing i liked about Teacher Wei is, she notice that Ryann learns better through flash cards. This shows that she is attentive to the kids development. And i am more encouraged to do more flashing for Ryann.
During one segment, the kids were each given a toy car. The teachers did this DIY bridge using card boxes. We are suppose to introduced the word Push and Pull. Which Ryann enjoyed pushing the car but he never let go of the car at all. So funny.
For art segment, we did hand printing. I had always wanted to introduce hand painting for Ryann. He was pretty curious about the paint on his hands. After doing the hand printing, i wash his hands immediately so that he will have no chance to make a mess out of the table. A little gal in his class put her hand in the mouth and it was all pain inside. So poor thing. Luckily her mummy managed to wash them all out.
Music segment in the music room was fun today. We did some new songs like head shoulders knees and toes which Ryann quite like it. And we did this hokey pokey song whereby all the toddlers were all swing to the centre of the mat. That got them all laughing.
Starting term 2 next week, I hope all this input for Ryann is good for him and not wasting my money.
Saturday, 21 February 2009
21st Feb Trip to the night safari
(Pardon me for my poor editing skills. i need to remove some strangers face behind us. )We have decided to bring Ryann to the night safari since it is a rare chance that i took leave on Saturday. Although Ryann wasn't old enough to appreciate animals, it was still a great experience to visit the night safari once again. I have been there for numerous times.
We were looking around at the visitors counter when Ryann use his killer smile and wave at the staff behind the counter. That won him a free tiger book mark.
We had our dinner at the ulu ulu restaurant and Ryann was all anxious to go.
We walked the trails of the safari first. Halfway through the walking trails, he was already tired from all the running and walking.
He managed to get up close with a tiger. He saw zebras, lots of deers, babirusa, Otters, Marsh Birds and fishing cat. The rest of the animals were too far away. I doubt he was able to see them. I realized he was more interested with the leaves instead. Maybe botanic gardens will be my next choice.
I don't think he will be able to appreciate much of this trip but it was certainly a great trip for us.
Night safari's service is great. I have never experienced such hospitality from any other places before. Other then one setback which is they do not have a nappy changing area, the rest were just great. Price is at $32 for admission with tram ride. Slightly at the high side but with the type of service I've experienced, i have no complains.
I didn't really get any pictures of the animals because of poor lighting and poor camera. =( I am starting to think if a DSLR will do a better job. *Wink Wink
I love his smile. Always brighten up my days.
Cheeky looking boy.
All dressed up to go!
Yo yo Yo... Look Cool hor...
I like this picture. He got this precious moments face.
See his smiling face? He is so happy today.
Melting my heart...
Guess what he is looking at?? He is looking at the entrance of the zoo. There were tribal performance there too. Cant wait to go in...
Not the mirror... That's a tiger behind the glass panel! can you see the stripes?
We cant ride the real one but we definitely can ride the dummy. =p
You can see the exhausted face?
Zebra chair.
Running around the zebra. Full of energy...
Not the mirror... That's a tiger behind the glass panel! can you see the stripes?
We cant ride the real one but we definitely can ride the dummy. =p
You can see the exhausted face?
Zebra chair.
Running around the zebra. Full of energy...Power ranger pose... caught by surprise.
Super stoning face already... Good nite Ryann.
Friday, 20 February 2009
20th Feb Kiddy ABC visit
Today i went to the playgroup class to view the place and also sign some forms for the registration of the class.
It was a small class of 7 and the class was inside a small room playing with toys. I didnt really see how the class was being held as by the time i was there, the children were just playing with toys given by the asst teacher.
When i asked about the class curriculum, the teacher just mention things like using blocks to teach colours,numbers and shapes. They will also have some simple activities like foot or hand painting. Some crayon art at times. I didnt hear her mention about songs etc.
To be frank, i wasnt very much impressed with the class but was thinking of just letting him try out first.
They allowed Ryann to go into the class thus he went in on his own with us viewing from outside. He didnt cry at all, in fact he was pretty happy in the class, running up and down, playing with the toys provided. The kids in the class are 1 year elder then Ryann. All of them seems very much surprise with a new additional and were all crowding around Ryann. One girl even hugged Ryann so tightly that they fell down. (The asst teacher didnt even see that. =( )Overall, i think Ryann enjoyed being with small kids but i am not sure what will happen when he realized that we are not around anymore.
I was thinking of exploring the other playgroup Talentplus to view how they conduct the class. Hopefully can start Ryann in March.
It was a small class of 7 and the class was inside a small room playing with toys. I didnt really see how the class was being held as by the time i was there, the children were just playing with toys given by the asst teacher.
When i asked about the class curriculum, the teacher just mention things like using blocks to teach colours,numbers and shapes. They will also have some simple activities like foot or hand painting. Some crayon art at times. I didnt hear her mention about songs etc.
To be frank, i wasnt very much impressed with the class but was thinking of just letting him try out first.
They allowed Ryann to go into the class thus he went in on his own with us viewing from outside. He didnt cry at all, in fact he was pretty happy in the class, running up and down, playing with the toys provided. The kids in the class are 1 year elder then Ryann. All of them seems very much surprise with a new additional and were all crowding around Ryann. One girl even hugged Ryann so tightly that they fell down. (The asst teacher didnt even see that. =( )Overall, i think Ryann enjoyed being with small kids but i am not sure what will happen when he realized that we are not around anymore.
I was thinking of exploring the other playgroup Talentplus to view how they conduct the class. Hopefully can start Ryann in March.
19th Feb Ryann's new stunt
Ryann's new stunt - rub your body.
Recently during shower time, when we say rub your body, Ryann will start rubbing his body. It is so funny to see him do that. When we say rub your legs, he will do the same to his legs. This tells us that he knows the body parts but he just didn't want to show to us.
Recently during shower time, when we say rub your body, Ryann will start rubbing his body. It is so funny to see him do that. When we say rub your legs, he will do the same to his legs. This tells us that he knows the body parts but he just didn't want to show to us.
Thursday, 19 February 2009
18th Feb Total loss of voice
After 1 week of coughing and running nose, i have officially loss my voice today during training. Today i conducted the orientation training for some new employees. By the 2nd segment i already feel something funny. This is what i call occupation hazard.
I left my work place early today because i really need rest. When i reach Mum's place at 7 plus, Ryann is still eating his porridge. Ryann have been pretty lazy with biting recently and he will get easily distracted. I took over from Tri and switch off the cd player and off the tv. He didnt finish all his porridge but it was already quite a big bowl.
Some updates about Ryann.
Ryann saw Rhys hugging mum and he got jealous. So he went over and started pushing Rhys away. After numerous times of 'No', he still ignored me. That got me real mad. I pulled him away and tell him he cant do that and smack his hand to warn him. This thick skin baby continue to run towards Rhys and started to push him with both hands. I carried him up immediately and he started crying even before i raise my hands to smack his hands. As usual, he threw his tantrums and started kicking and screaming at his top of his voice but i just ignored him. I carried him into the room and make him stand next to the wall and i told him to cry all he want. Soon he was crying and leaning on my shoulder.And i told him he cant do that. Once he stopped, he ran back to the living room to look for my maid. This time round, he didnt push Rhys but kept squeezing in between and sat down on my maid's lap quietly.
I am starting to feel the terrible twos prelude. I hope i will have the wisdom to handle Ryann.
I left my work place early today because i really need rest. When i reach Mum's place at 7 plus, Ryann is still eating his porridge. Ryann have been pretty lazy with biting recently and he will get easily distracted. I took over from Tri and switch off the cd player and off the tv. He didnt finish all his porridge but it was already quite a big bowl.
Some updates about Ryann.
Ryann saw Rhys hugging mum and he got jealous. So he went over and started pushing Rhys away. After numerous times of 'No', he still ignored me. That got me real mad. I pulled him away and tell him he cant do that and smack his hand to warn him. This thick skin baby continue to run towards Rhys and started to push him with both hands. I carried him up immediately and he started crying even before i raise my hands to smack his hands. As usual, he threw his tantrums and started kicking and screaming at his top of his voice but i just ignored him. I carried him into the room and make him stand next to the wall and i told him to cry all he want. Soon he was crying and leaning on my shoulder.And i told him he cant do that. Once he stopped, he ran back to the living room to look for my maid. This time round, he didnt push Rhys but kept squeezing in between and sat down on my maid's lap quietly.
I am starting to feel the terrible twos prelude. I hope i will have the wisdom to handle Ryann.
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