It's Been A While
From the last posting, it was easily 3 weeks ago. Life around here has been busy. I do almost anything except typing on the lap top. Many times I signed in Blogger, just to sign out within minutes. My mind draws a blank at those times. I also share less in my JM group. Basically, just don't have the brain juice to churn out a decent post.What have I done the last three weeks?
First week was bringing the children out. Meeting up with a few old friends, colleagues etc.
Second week was back to work. Nothing too constructive, sad to say.
Third week was Zane's final review and the start of hubby's one week leave since Thursday.
This week was family time at a chalet in Changi Village.
Today, back to my normal routine.
I'm not too motivated to start work on my own. Well, just wanna wait for inspiration to drop from the sky again. I know when I get the engine started, I won't stop. Meanwhile, I just wish to rest more.
Recent days, I wrote a few cards to some friends. Feel funny holding a pen and write on physical cards. Anyway, it was time well spent.
Last Saturday, Zoe had the delight to celebrate her 5th Birthday at Garage @Venture. It was her favourite place, with her favourite friends and organised by her favourite teacher. She had a great time. She was a very happy, happy girl for many days. She even dreamt about her birthday.
Her guests were Charissa, Joan, Matthew, Shaun Arne, Carol and Michael from her school.
Ammar, Alain, Ashley, Amber, Ethan and Zoe from JM.
Hannah, Hayley and Sarah from my previous work place.
Zane has improved. He managed the big crowd at GA well. I am so touched and blessed seeing Adeline knowing Zane's play style and habits through and through.
A very interesting scene happened. Delci's Zoe went over to Zane and attempted to take away the foam letter and number he was holding. They had a tug of war, with Zoe crouching over the letter "x" and Zane over her, trying to retrieve it. Hahaha ... it was quite a sight. Zoe was so adorable. She definitely didn't feel intimidated by the big boys. Zane was upset but relieve that he could retrieve the "x". Zoe was happy when Delci gave her a similar alternative. :)
Zane has a very unique way of learning. He will focus on the word, object, numeral or picture which he wants to learn. Then, he will just hang on to that solo object. If the print is stuck onto the floor, he will just keep feeling it. Trying to memorise the shape of the print?
His last few self-created lessons were "zebra", "fox" and "lion". He is happy carrying these card-puzzles everywhere he goes. Because of him, I've been getting duplicate sets of books, puzzles etc .... just to feed the learning interest.
I like Glowing Seed's adapted books' concept. It is very comforting seeing Zane picked up the pictures so quickly. I will be making new ones for him before term starts. Another thing I hope to do is to go spotlight, art friend and places like these to shop for Zane and Zoe's play spaces.
I am very happy Chert cleared lots of space for the kids and I .... it motivated me to step on it. Oh well ..... I better get these done soon.
Till the next posting which I wun know when.
Love,
Jesselyn
posted by Jesselyn Ng @ 3:22 PM
5 Comments:
You may want to try the "Better Toy Shop" and a few other stalls over @ Ngee Ann City, exactly a level above Kinokuniya. The shops sell the woody-woody toys and hand puppets. It's quite an interesting concept! : )
Hi Bri,
Thanks for the recommendations. Will pop by if I happen to be at Taka one of these days.
I'm looking more at play spaces than play toys. :)
Love,
Zhen
Hi Delci,
Thanks for being so faithful in checking this blog out. Really have limited energy to write. Somehow, this holiday, just wanna rest. It is a very different kinda holiday. I used to be planning 1001 things for Zoe during her previous hols, but this one??? Take it slower and easier. She is rather independent even if we choose to stay at home. And time still passes very fast. I'm left with two weeks only !! :((
Love,
Jess
Hi Chern! I've got privilege card for Kinokuniya and Popular book stores. In case you fancy getting anything at a discounted rate, let me know. :)
I'm going away on Sun night to Tues evening to Cameron. Personal retreat. Should be fun to soak in the scenery. You want strawberries?
it's wonderful to hear from you again :) looks like you've been spending your hols wisely! praise the Lord! oh yesh...Christmas is coming! and i didn't get to fulfil my lunch promise :(
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