Congratulations! I feel confident that our children would be in good hands in your classroom.
This was how my teacher ended her comments after assessing my paper :)
Just feels good that she can see my potential once I go back to work.
The past days have really not been good with me and Sam getting sick, but reading this yesterday somehow made me feel good. It's the push that I needed as well. I'm just 4 papers away from receiving my first Australian credential for my portfolio :)
It's a piece of good news and an affirmation as well, a little reminder for me that I should not get worried being in ML for a year. He will take care of it. He will take care of me ;)
Good things are on their way :)
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Liam and Writing Numbers
My Big Kuya didn't go to school today because I can't put down his sister longer than 5 minutes! Sam is sick since yesterday. So aside from doing little errands for me today, watching his fav DVD and using the laptop, we both spent some time doing academics.
While carrying Sam, I was doing my readings. I encouraged him to join me, so he got his new Transformers 3 Numbers book, which he won in a birthday party we attended last Saturday, and sat beside me in the dining table.
Looking at how he was doing the exercises, I am glad that he has improved on his writing skills. He has no problems writing numbers without curves. But for numbers with curves, he is devising a way on how to copy the number, comparing it with writing letters. Here is his video, first tracing the number 10, then later on writing it all by himself.
While carrying Sam, I was doing my readings. I encouraged him to join me, so he got his new Transformers 3 Numbers book, which he won in a birthday party we attended last Saturday, and sat beside me in the dining table.
Looking at how he was doing the exercises, I am glad that he has improved on his writing skills. He has no problems writing numbers without curves. But for numbers with curves, he is devising a way on how to copy the number, comparing it with writing letters. Here is his video, first tracing the number 10, then later on writing it all by himself.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Timer
Whoever said that our kitchen timer will be of other use aside from helping us with our cooking?
I bought our kitchen timer with our non-stick roasting pan a couple of weeks back because I and hubby wanted to try out some new dishes. Since the built-in timer of our oven is busted I decided to buy one.
This week I started using our timer for Liam's TV time, mobile time and computer time. I remember Dr. Queena Lee-Chua giving a talk with the Ateneo Grade School faculty about letting our children watch kiddie shows more than twice a day. She said she only allowed her son to watch Barney only once a day because too much exposure with the TV can cause hyperactivity among children. Of course, when I heard that I told myself that when I have my own child, I will do the same. But of course, I already ate what I said, especially when we got here in Sydney. I remember feeling really guilty for letting Liam watch more than one episode of Barney a day, just as so I can do the chores at home. But I have to be realistic and I have come to terms with that. Now, with more gadgets at home (competing for their attention), I feel I must make some sacrifices as well so Liam (and Sam) will not grow up to be TV addicts, computer addicts, and mobile addicts.
I decided to time his exposure to each and Alvin is okay with it as well, because we have seen that if we just let hime be, he can spend the entire afternoon just watching TV, Youtube or playing with his Papa's mobile. When he asks permission to watch TV, I give him a go and set the timer, depending on what show he'll watch. I can bend the rule sometimes because I do get to watch with them and we get to have conversations about what we are watching. But the Youtube and his games on his Papa's mobile are a different matter. I only set 20 minutes for Youtube, twice a day and 10 minutes for his Papa's mobile (Twice a day during weekends). Good thing though, Liam is an obedient kid. Even if I am not beside him and we both hear the kitchen timer ring, he shuts down the computer or TV or gives back his Papa's mobile all by himself and looks for me and his sister to join us in whatever activity we are doing. I don't even have to remind him that the bell rang already and that time is up! (Sigh of relief :))This way as well, we all get to have a go with the computer without him wailing, "Mama's not sharing the computer."
I think, in the long run it will do him and his sister good. We get to balance his play time with the gadgets and of course with his other toys. Not to mention, spending time to play games with me and his Papa, like Tip and play pretend; spend time practicing his writing and reading skills -- good thing though, on school days he knows that HWs first before turning on the TV; reading books and helping mum with the errands at home.
Now, looking at it closely, I think I should also use the timer myself, especially when I am in the computer. Hehehe Ooops, time to go! The bell just rang and it only means one thing, my time is up! ;)
I bought our kitchen timer with our non-stick roasting pan a couple of weeks back because I and hubby wanted to try out some new dishes. Since the built-in timer of our oven is busted I decided to buy one.
This week I started using our timer for Liam's TV time, mobile time and computer time. I remember Dr. Queena Lee-Chua giving a talk with the Ateneo Grade School faculty about letting our children watch kiddie shows more than twice a day. She said she only allowed her son to watch Barney only once a day because too much exposure with the TV can cause hyperactivity among children. Of course, when I heard that I told myself that when I have my own child, I will do the same. But of course, I already ate what I said, especially when we got here in Sydney. I remember feeling really guilty for letting Liam watch more than one episode of Barney a day, just as so I can do the chores at home. But I have to be realistic and I have come to terms with that. Now, with more gadgets at home (competing for their attention), I feel I must make some sacrifices as well so Liam (and Sam) will not grow up to be TV addicts, computer addicts, and mobile addicts.
I decided to time his exposure to each and Alvin is okay with it as well, because we have seen that if we just let hime be, he can spend the entire afternoon just watching TV, Youtube or playing with his Papa's mobile. When he asks permission to watch TV, I give him a go and set the timer, depending on what show he'll watch. I can bend the rule sometimes because I do get to watch with them and we get to have conversations about what we are watching. But the Youtube and his games on his Papa's mobile are a different matter. I only set 20 minutes for Youtube, twice a day and 10 minutes for his Papa's mobile (Twice a day during weekends). Good thing though, Liam is an obedient kid. Even if I am not beside him and we both hear the kitchen timer ring, he shuts down the computer or TV or gives back his Papa's mobile all by himself and looks for me and his sister to join us in whatever activity we are doing. I don't even have to remind him that the bell rang already and that time is up! (Sigh of relief :))This way as well, we all get to have a go with the computer without him wailing, "Mama's not sharing the computer."
I think, in the long run it will do him and his sister good. We get to balance his play time with the gadgets and of course with his other toys. Not to mention, spending time to play games with me and his Papa, like Tip and play pretend; spend time practicing his writing and reading skills -- good thing though, on school days he knows that HWs first before turning on the TV; reading books and helping mum with the errands at home.
Now, looking at it closely, I think I should also use the timer myself, especially when I am in the computer. Hehehe Ooops, time to go! The bell just rang and it only means one thing, my time is up! ;)
Friday, July 8, 2011
Bah!
Bah! Feel so sluggish for almost a week now! Been trying to repress the discomforts I have been feeling since Monday, but it caught up with me already. Been sick since yesterday :(
I am not sure if it's the seasonal flu but I have had my vaccination against it even before the flu season began. It's a case of clogged nose, bad cough and bodyache. Good thing I haven't developed fever or I won't know what to do.
Once again, it's been proven that it's hard to get sick away from family and relatives. In Manila, we could have asked the help of my parents or my in-laws to sub for me so I can get the rest that I need. But sad to say, it isn't applicable here.
I am just thankful that my Liam is so responsible and has given me the assisstance that I need while hubby is at work.
Praying and wishing I'll get better soon!
I am not sure if it's the seasonal flu but I have had my vaccination against it even before the flu season began. It's a case of clogged nose, bad cough and bodyache. Good thing I haven't developed fever or I won't know what to do.
Once again, it's been proven that it's hard to get sick away from family and relatives. In Manila, we could have asked the help of my parents or my in-laws to sub for me so I can get the rest that I need. But sad to say, it isn't applicable here.
I am just thankful that my Liam is so responsible and has given me the assisstance that I need while hubby is at work.
Praying and wishing I'll get better soon!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Sorry!
Sorry, shopaholic mode again today...
After I went to my school to pick up my last set of readings for my Cert course, we headed to the shops and bought shoes for Liam....
I originally wanted to buy him another pair of sneakers, but when I saw this, I changed my mind. Liam loved it too as it looked different from what we usually buy him. When he wore it, he looked bata na talaga! (sniff, sniff)
That trip to the shops was supposedly for Liam only,
BUT, I saw the Crocs shoes on sale...and what do you know, the first pair that I got fits me! and the design was ok with me as well ;)
So, helpless that I was (wahahaha)...I gave in and bought the shoes for myself :)
We went home with this grin on our faces wehehe :)
After I went to my school to pick up my last set of readings for my Cert course, we headed to the shops and bought shoes for Liam....
I originally wanted to buy him another pair of sneakers, but when I saw this, I changed my mind. Liam loved it too as it looked different from what we usually buy him. When he wore it, he looked bata na talaga! (sniff, sniff)
That trip to the shops was supposedly for Liam only,
BUT, I saw the Crocs shoes on sale...and what do you know, the first pair that I got fits me! and the design was ok with me as well ;)
So, helpless that I was (wahahaha)...I gave in and bought the shoes for myself :)
We went home with this grin on our faces wehehe :)
Monday, July 4, 2011
my new "home"
When my family moved here to Sydney, I have always thought of Manila as my "home", thinking and waiting for that day that I can finally go back. There's no place like home, as they say, right?
Three months away from our holidays to Manila, I just can't help but think that we will be there only for a short visit and will be flying back again to Sydney; praying that we will be able to go back to Sydney without any problems. Funny right? I think Manila as my home but I would want to go back to Sydney as well. Then it hit me. Sydney has been good to me and my family, and the only way I can re-pay that goodness is by treating her just the same.
Yes, I was born and raised in Manila; and I will forever have in me all the wonderful memories, values and traditions that I have with my life there. But I must embrace the fact that it is not my home anymore. I should start loving the place where I am in now, the place I chose to raise my family. The place that will give my family a better future. A better life.
Sydney is now my new home.
Three months away from our holidays to Manila, I just can't help but think that we will be there only for a short visit and will be flying back again to Sydney; praying that we will be able to go back to Sydney without any problems. Funny right? I think Manila as my home but I would want to go back to Sydney as well. Then it hit me. Sydney has been good to me and my family, and the only way I can re-pay that goodness is by treating her just the same.
Yes, I was born and raised in Manila; and I will forever have in me all the wonderful memories, values and traditions that I have with my life there. But I must embrace the fact that it is not my home anymore. I should start loving the place where I am in now, the place I chose to raise my family. The place that will give my family a better future. A better life.
Sydney is now my new home.
Friday, July 1, 2011
His Name Is Alvin
he is blessed.
and i am not surprised.
a man with a good heart.
he is not a worrier.
he shows his faith thru his actions.
a simple man,
with a generous heart.
he is a true and good friend.
loyal and trustworthy.
a man with a few words? maybe.
but a deep one.
intelligent?
there's no denying.
a responsible son.
a loving son.
a thoughtful brother.
a doting father.
a loving father.
a responsible father.
a patient father.
a generous one.
he is a loving husband.
the positive in my life.
my home.
my shock absorber.
my spoiler.
the one who keeps me sane and grounded.
my knight in shining armour,
a true gentleman.
he is a dream come true.
he is an answered prayer.
he is blessed.
and i am not surprised.
and his name is Alvin.
Happy birthday honey. I will forever thank God for you.
I and your two bulilits love you very much!
and i am not surprised.
a man with a good heart.
he is not a worrier.
he shows his faith thru his actions.
a simple man,
with a generous heart.
he is a true and good friend.
loyal and trustworthy.
a man with a few words? maybe.
but a deep one.
intelligent?
there's no denying.
a responsible son.
a loving son.
a thoughtful brother.
a doting father.
a loving father.
a responsible father.
a patient father.
a generous one.
he is a loving husband.
the positive in my life.
my home.
my shock absorber.
my spoiler.
the one who keeps me sane and grounded.
my knight in shining armour,
a true gentleman.
he is a dream come true.
he is an answered prayer.
he is blessed.
and i am not surprised.
and his name is Alvin.
Happy birthday honey. I will forever thank God for you.
I and your two bulilits love you very much!
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