Nail Cutting

So, do you regularly cut the nails of your kids? Well, I do.

I normally cut their toe nails and finger nails twice a week. How would I know that their nails needed cutting already? Because I also cut my nails twice a week. When my nails are already long, then that would mean the kids' nails needed cutting, too.

Yup, I dont need long nails. I have never had use for long nails ever since I can remember. But I sometimes put nail polish on my toe nails; especially during summer when I would have to use those sandals and flip flops and my toe nails would be peeking out.

Going back to the kids, MC confronted a friend on why he is biting his nails. She told him that biting one's nail is not good. The friend answered, 'my mom doesnt cut my nails. ' It turned out he nail bites because he wanted to keep his nails short!

I dont know, would you be too busy not to notice that your kids needed their nails cut? I hope not.

And please, dont be too busy to notice that your kid's runny nose needs to be wiped, too.

Growth Overnight

How could she have grown up so fast after staying away from our sight only 24 hours?

I posted a few days ago about MC's overnight in kindergarten. That at first, she would definitely not go. That at first, she's afraid. That at first, she wont enjoy it. That maybe she simply had to pass on this program.

So we let it go but we tried to talk to her about the benefits of staying overnight in kindergarten - like she would be with her friends, that she would be with her teachers, that they would enjoy loads of suprises, that this program is definitely for pre-schoolers only; that it is really a privilege to join and to enjoy.

It was a long process, read here. But I guess, we underestimated her. It was the whole family who bought her to kindergarten to find her a sleeping space and prepare her bed. And we dawdled a little, I took some photos, we talked to some moms and chatted with the kids; until we simply had to go for we have nothing more to do.

Where to go with MC's things? Friendly chaos.

And she and one of her closest friend found a corner, inside the castle :D

Her sleeping area

Ready!

MC was smiling when we left, already busy in her corner with her friends. We didnt think that would be that fast, huh. Of course Papa cant resist reminding the teachers that they could call us anytime. He even told that maybe we should put the telephone near us when we sleep, which made me smile, really.

Going home, IC was a bit sad because she said she also wanted to sleep with her sister. And Papa questioned me on why I have only three plates out for dinner. Erm? Where are you, dear papa :D I guess it is us, the parents, who arent really prepared to let go!

But you know what, we were a bit apprehensive because that night was a stormy night with thunder and lightning, I cant help thinking about the kids.

The morning after, at 9 am, I picked MC up in kindergarten. She's ready. Her airbed and sleeping bag already folded and are in pushed in one corner, together with her backpack. She greeted me with a big smile exclaiming she had a great time.

The goodbye song before finally going home

I also talked to the teachers who said, it all went ok. Nobody really noticed the storm that night; which is a good thing. As for MC, she enthusiastically told me her stories from last night.

She was bursting from so much stories to tell: that they had to ride the fire truck (complete with blinking lights and siren) going back to kindergarten as the rain shower was too much; one teacher who managed the barbecue for the kids had to stay outside in the rain or else dinner wont be ready; that another boy squeezed in with her and her friend because he wanted to sleep with them; that she and her friend got a warning because they were still talking when almost all of the kids were already asleep; that the boys slept earlier than the girls; that they didnt shower only washed up; that her airbed became the center of attention as most of the kids simply wanted to jump up and down; that she didnt get to cook her famous scrambled egg...etc!

But the first thing I really noticed was this, she's only gone overnight but she's grown. She has collected confidence during the 24 hours away from us. She's acting more and more like a big big sister to IC; she even started babying IC. She wants to help in more chores. Her decision-making process is faster. And in her own words, 'I can do more, Mama, trust me.'

And I only picked her up a few days from the overnight stay. I guess, growth overnight is indeed possible.

Dear Guests

If you plan to come and stay with us for a few days, please be informed of the following:

1. The bathroom and the guest toilet both dont have locks on them. If you dont want anybody to intrude (anybody meaning the kids); make sure you told them you are inside or you are making noises so they would not barge in.

2. Actually, all our rooms dont have locks on them, so there!

3. There are danger all over our place especially in the carpetted areas where beads, dried leaves, stones etc. might be lurking to pick you sensitive soles. Bring your own house shoes or if you dont have a pair, let us know so we could provide for you.

4. Before taking a sit, make sure that the chair/sofa/couch is empty. There could be dolls, stuff toys, etc that could create uncomfortable feeling on your behind.

5. Ignore the syringes in the bathroom, they are only toys.

6. Dont drink those pink and full of glitters bottles, they are not meant to be consumed as they are only for decoration.

here's the pink bottles

7. Better ask before using those pink shampoo, pink lotion, pink toothpaste and pink soap; or else you might get kicked out of the pink room :D

8. A little bit of muscles wont hurt as you might need to carry the kids all over the place; as their sign of being kind to you.

9. Oh, and you are expected to help a bit like babysit, drive the kids around, shop, clean :D

Well, that's all! I hope you would enjoy your stay with us.

This post is dedicated to LSJ who recently visited us :D