Birthday is always a special time for our children.
This year, Little Edison’s birthday falls on a public holiday as well as school holiday. As there will also be Teacher’s Day celebration before the school holiday, we decided to hold his birthday celebration at school two weeks before his actual day.
And that was last Friday!
The teachers were so kind to organize the celebration for Little Edison. I bought two boxes of cupcakes – mini ones for the children and standard cupcakes for the teachers from Sweetest Moments. We prepared goodie bags for the children and teachers too. I was so busy packing these stuffs last weekend. I bought cartoon stationeries, snacks and chocolates for the goodie bags.
His teacher also offered to take some pictures for us. I was so touched. Here are some of the pictures to share:
Little Edison was so happy to celebrate his birthday with his teachers and friends at school. He was constantly smiling in all the pictures.
This is my favorite picture. Trying to snap a decent picture of all the children is not an easy task, and I’m amazed that his teacher can snap such an excellent picture.
The mini cupcakes from Sweetest Moments look like this. It is 3.5cm in diameter, available in box of 30pcs and 54pcs and also two color themes – pink and blue. We can choose the icing decorations and personalize our greetings too. Why I choose cupcakes? I find that it will be easier for the teachers to distribute, no cutting needed and less mess. The cupcakes taste good too!
Last weekend, Little Edison kept telling me how his friends sang birthday song for him, how they clapped their hands and how he blew the candles. I can feel his happiness, and I’m happy for him too.
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For a three-year-old kid like Little Edison, he is still very much a sensory learner. He loves to explore colors, scent and texture. In this aspect, Play-Doh serves as an excellent toy that can hours of fun. He likes to squeeze the dough through his fingers and manipulate them into different shapes. He also learns the properties of colors by mixing them up.
Play-Doh is fairly inexpensive in Singapore, and it will last longer if it is properly used and cared for. When not in use, the Play-Doh should be kept in a tightly sealed container. Clean hands are very important too; they keep germs and foreign materials away from the dough.
If the dough becomes dry or harden, we can easily restore its softness by adding water one drop at a time to moisten it. Alternatively, we can wrap the dough in a damp paper towel and keep it in a container overnight.
A clean, smooth and washable surface works best with Play-Doh. We have a dedicated table for him to play with Play-Doh at home. It’s easier to clean on the table, than on the floor. I discourage him from playing on the floor because the residues will stick on his pants and go all the way to the sofa and bed when he sits on them. In addition, it makes the floor sticky and oily.
The most important point here is to train him to clean his hands before and after each play. I nag emphasize on cleanliness everyday. After playing, the dough should be kept into the containers and properly sealed to prevent drying-up.
He has a kitchen set and he enjoys making burgers with the dough. The other day, the helper made a lizard for him. He took the ‘lizard’ to my room and said “Mama, got lizard!” I freaked out as I thought he was holding a real lizard! It looked so real!
Little Edison also enjoys making numbers and alphabets with Play-Doh.
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Little Edison really likes Hello Kitty. I have a pink Hello Kitty soft toy at home, bought by a friend of mine from Taiwan. Now, this Hello Kitty becomes his best friend. He carries her wherever he goes.
It’s quite funny though – to see a boy hugging a Hello Kitty. Anyway, there is no gender stereotype in my household. He is allowed to play with any toys that he likes.
Yesterday, I saw this Hello Kitty bag in a stationery shop. It is really cute; I couldn’t resist so I bought the bag. I thought Little Edison might like it.
And he really does!
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I found this video when I was tidying up the pictures in my laptop. It was taken two years ago when Little Edison was almost one year old.
He was learning to walk and control his wobbly legs. Watching him take his first step is one of the most exciting and proudest moments in my life. This video will help me to remember it forever.
Two years later…
He runs so fast that none of us could catch him. In his grandparent’s home, he walks up to the 3rd floor without our assistance. And I know it won’t be long before he can ride a bike and swim.
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It has been half a year since Little Edison started pre-school. I’m glad to announce that he is well-settled and he is having a wonderful time at school.
During the first month, he cried from time to time – especially during the separation part in the morning when I leave him at school.
Now, he really likes to go to school. When I ask him about his school, he is bursting to tell me what he did at school, what he learnt, what snacks he was given and what he played with his classmates.
He knows the names of his classmates and he is always full of stories about them. He told me Jeremy sits next to him; Loraine was crying in the morning, he saw Walter in the toilet etc. I really enjoy all these kiddy talks with him about his school and classmates.
Last night, I saw him cutting papers with a pair of scissors and I was totally amazed. I didn’t even know that he can handle a pair of scissors so well. He cut the paper into pieces and he told me that his teacher taught him on how to use the scissors to cut.
In addition, I’m surprised to find out that he has picked up so much English. At times, I really find it hard to believe if I don’t hear it myself.
I’m so glad that he loves going to school everyday. He has progressed a lot since six months ago. I hope that this will lasts for the entire duration of his education.
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