One of those bedtime talks with my 7 year old and it goes...
'Mama, I know what bad men looks like. They always wear black and most of them have mouth covers,' MC said.
I asked her where she got those ideas, although I mostly suspected the television's influence. She confirmed it, too as she explained, 'I saw them in TV.'
I had to tell her that she must not always believe the television. That bad men could wear nice clothes, too; that nice men could wear black, too.
What is important is to trust what she feels when she interacts with people. If she dont feel comfortable with the people around her; no matter what color of clothes they have on; then she should avoid them. Or tell us what she feels and we would be there for her.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
A Beautiful Compliment
Since MC's still very much on her 'be nutritious' phase, which I hope would evolve to be a lifestyle; I packed slices of plain brown bread and cubes of nectarine for her to bring to school.
Back home after school, she gave me a big hug and told me, 'Mama, you are a mind reader. The food you packed for me this morning was something I have always wanted.'
She added, 'you are the best.'
I gave her a smile, a big hug and said 'thank you.
She was beaming, I was, too :D
Back home after school, she gave me a big hug and told me, 'Mama, you are a mind reader. The food you packed for me this morning was something I have always wanted.'
She added, 'you are the best.'
I gave her a smile, a big hug and said 'thank you.
She was beaming, I was, too :D
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Nutrition Week and What She Learned
A few weeks ago was Nutrition Week at MC's school. Everytime she comes home from school, she would give us a list of things they learned.
It has a big impact on her because for the past days these past weeks, she kept on reminding us about the following:
1. Butter is not so good. We could only use it a little once a day. Thus, she would ask me to give her plain bread; every other day. And that made Papa use more margarine when cooking.
2. Oil is also fat. We are only allowed a few drops per serving. Thus, she would check on us when we cook and even when we create our salad dressing.
3. Dont eat too much egg. Although she loves to eat eggs during weekends, she has skipped them. Remember that she'd learned how to cook scrambled egg and was so proud about it.
4. Continue with having fruits on the menu. She said she proudly shared to the class that we always have fresh fruits at home. And the kids do love munching on fruits, instead of chips and sweets.
5. Vegetable is good. She said she must slowly learn to love eating veggies. In fact, she had a big serving of spinach yesterday, a first time for her!
6. No more sweets. She said sweets are not good for the teeth and for the body. Actually, MC only occasionally eats sweets, it is IC who's got the sweet tooth. And both kids dont crave softdrinks.
7. Of course, enough sport and play. She said that is why she loves her bike and hiking.
I hope she'll grow up keeping these knowledge with her ;D
It has a big impact on her because for the past days these past weeks, she kept on reminding us about the following:
1. Butter is not so good. We could only use it a little once a day. Thus, she would ask me to give her plain bread; every other day. And that made Papa use more margarine when cooking.
2. Oil is also fat. We are only allowed a few drops per serving. Thus, she would check on us when we cook and even when we create our salad dressing.
3. Dont eat too much egg. Although she loves to eat eggs during weekends, she has skipped them. Remember that she'd learned how to cook scrambled egg and was so proud about it.
4. Continue with having fruits on the menu. She said she proudly shared to the class that we always have fresh fruits at home. And the kids do love munching on fruits, instead of chips and sweets.
5. Vegetable is good. She said she must slowly learn to love eating veggies. In fact, she had a big serving of spinach yesterday, a first time for her!
6. No more sweets. She said sweets are not good for the teeth and for the body. Actually, MC only occasionally eats sweets, it is IC who's got the sweet tooth. And both kids dont crave softdrinks.
7. Of course, enough sport and play. She said that is why she loves her bike and hiking.
I hope she'll grow up keeping these knowledge with her ;D
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