About Edison

9
Dec
Meet the Teachers

In the last week of November before the school holiday starts, we attended the second parent-teacher meeting at Little Edison’s school. Although this is not our first meeting, but I still feel anxious and excited as ever. [I wrote about our first parent-teacher meeting HERE.]

I really wonder how you, mothers, feel when you attend the parent-teacher meeting at your child’s school. Are you nervous and excited? Or are you just taking it as another ordinary day?

Frankly, I was a little paranoid about his performance at school. It wasn’t because of the lack of confidence in him, but I do feel that being the only child at home, he is rather pampered and well-protected. Nonetheless, I still enjoy visiting the teachers and seeing what my little boy had been doing in his school for the past eleven months.

What I really love about his school is that the teachers, principal and staffs are very friendly. They always do their best to make the children feel welcome when they reach the school. The teachers even address the children by their names, although they are from different classes.

The parent-teacher meeting went well as I’ve expected. All his teachers assured me that he is doing well in class. In general, he is displaying most of the milestones of a 3-year-old. He is also independent, cooperative, sociable and obedient. I feel so happy hearing all these positive words from his teachers.

As compared to first half of the year, he is now more vocal and able to express his thoughts, likes and dislikes. His teacher once commented that he had difficulties learning in a group-setting. However, she starts to see improvement in him in this aspect. It is still too early to conclude whether he has any attention difficulties, but she will continue to monitor his progress.

I must say that I’m really impressed with the achievements that he has made this year. From a difficult beginning (with lots of crying and separation anxiety), he has now successfully completed his pre-nursery. Since he started pre-school, his independence has taken a huge surge forward. He is also able to hold logical conversations with me and share with me in details about his day at school.

I certainly hope that his pre-school days will remain one of the joyful moments that he will grow up remembering. He loves his school, and we’re glad that we made the right choice for him.

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15
Oct
School Updates

When Little Edison started pre-school in January this year, he became well-known for his tearful separation with me every single morning for almost ONE month. He was probably the second last to settle down in class and stop crying.

Ten months later, the situation is totally opposite. When I send him to school this morning, he walks ahead of me, just like an old pro. He greets his teacher and proceeds to the routine temperature check.

After that, I bring him to the hall where all the students gather every morning. I give him a goodbye kiss and I step out. He walks into the hall confidently and sits next to his friends. I observe him for another five minutes before I leave the school. I know that he does not miss me anymore. As a matter of fact, he really enjoys going to school now.

One of the major benefits that I’ve found of him going to pre-school is that he is making new friends with kids of his age. His ability to form friendships at this age is a great confidence builder for him. Prior pre-school, his playmates were limited to the adults at home. Now, he gains more playmates than what he had before.

To us, we’re happy to get a break in the morning when he is at school. The helper can concentrate doing the house chores in the morning. My mother-in-law will go for her routine grocery shopping and morning exercise. My father-in-law can sleep in a little without being awakened by his noise. Daddy V and I can go to work with a peace of mind.

Next month, there will be another parent-teacher meeting to review his progress in the second half of this year. Term 4 school holidays will start on 20 Nov and he is officially ‘graduated’ from his pre-nursery.

One year has gone by. No wonder they coined the phrase “time flies” because it really is!

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11
Sep
Edison Turns Three

Little Edison turns three today. I still remember him, as a baby, he was always happy, manageable and fuss-free. Now as a toddler, he is utterly strong-willed, active and quick-witted.

First of all, he speaks a lot now. He is articulate, eloquent and has excellent pronunciation. He uses language not just to communicate his own needs, but also to listen to the views of others. We chat with him every day and we ask him simple questions about himself and his feelings. He certainly has a lot to say. And of course, our interest in his spoken words encourages him greatly.

In terms of emotion, Little Edison is a very affectionate kid. When Daddy is angry, he will say, “Papa, don’t be angry.” When I’m angry due to his misbehave, he will walk up to me and say, “Mama, I’m sorry.” He will then hug me and say, “I love Mama.”

Now that he is 3 years old, his independence takes a huge surge forward. He begins to gain bowel and bladder control at night. He is learning to be a ‘big boy’ now. Night training is in our plan. We’re prepared for the extra washing when we began the process. Ultimately, achieving night dryness is not going to happen instantly. We need to be patient and we’re so glad that he is ready to cooperate with us.

Little Edison has a natural tendency to be caring towards others. I’ve seen him comforting his tearful friend at school. I’m so happy to see the caring instinct in him. We constantly encourage him to share and demonstrate kindness to others, especially in school. This year, he started his pre-school and he has a lot of opportunities to develop his social skills.

Starting pre-nursery is the biggest step in his life this year. No doubt, we experienced a lot of anxiety and tearful separation at the start. When he was finally settled at school, we’re so relieved. Now, I’m glad to announce that my boy loves his school so much.

He is pretty good in getting around. Now that his balance, coordination and muscle strength are greater, he becomes more adventurous with outdoor play equipment. Stairs are no longer a major hurdle for him. Nonetheless, he is sometimes reckless with his safety. As a result, he is prone to tumble and falls.

All in all, Little Edison is a very cool little kid, sociable, happy and always active. We all love him to bits.

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7
Sep
Edison’s 3rd Birthday (Part 2)

Last Saturday, we went for buffet dinner at Noble House Restaurant to celebrate Little Edison’s birthday. This is our birthday boy, in his new RL Polo shirt.

The next celebration was at our house. We ordered a Sesame Street fresh strawberry cream cake from Pine Garden. The design of the cake is very beautiful; Little Edison was thrilled to see the Sesame Street characters on the cake.

We aren’t throwing a big bash, just a small celebration with our closest family members. Nonetheless, it was a momentous occasion. It’s hard to believe that our boy is now three years old, because it seems more like a blink of an eye to us.

We’re truly thankful to see him growing up day by day, happy, healthy and full of energy. We’re so blessed to have him in our family. And in turn, this boy is so blessed to have so many people who love him dearly.

Last night, I was browsing through my photo albums. I saw pictures of him taking his first steps, calling Papa and Mama for the first time, his first kiddy ride, his first swimming experience and so on. He is now a little boy, who is so independent and started schooling.

Most importantly, he is always my dear son who loves me and never fails to shower me with hugs and kisses everyday.

“Dear Edison, Happy 3rd Birthday to you. Mommy will always love you!”

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30
Aug
Edison’s 3rd Birthday (Part 1)

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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