Category: School

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I Don’t Wanna Go To School – Part 2

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So yes, I had written earlier about Chloe not wanting to go to school since Tuesday.. and was quite paranoid in the morning to go to school. She had started with complaining that her tummy wasn’t feeling good.. to her stuff nose which was already so much better from 2 weeks ago. She had her relieve teacher call us on Tuesday .. and we went to pick her up… even before we finished our breakfast. Of course, we went to pick her up.. and when she got home she was perfectly fine. An hour later, we tried to send her back to school.. at 11am.. but as we neared the school.. she complained that her tummy hurt again. We turned around.. and went to the store again.. and she was perfectly well again.

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The next day.. she didn’t want to go to school again.. and pooped like 3 times at home.. and as soon as we went into her school.. she said she needed to go to the toilet.. and started crying. And for the rest of the week.. she was like that.. didn’t wanna go to school in the morning. Seriously, we didn’t know what to make outta it, afterall, like i said before she was a happy kid.. that LOVED school.

Ok.. lesson #1 .. all mummies who are having kids going to school soon. Never tell the teacher in front of your kid.. that she can call .. if she ain’t feeling good. You see, as soon as I said that.. Chloe picked it up right away.. and made the relieve teacher call us. Lesson #2 .. do not panic because there must be a reason for it. Lesson #3 .. Do not think that her tummy ache ain’t true .. because anxiety can cause tummy ache and hives ( which Chloe developed on Wednesday). Lesson #4 .. TALK TO HER TEACHER .. they can shed some light into all these anxiety issues ( we did .. and it did shed some light). Lesson #5 .. continue to send your kid to school.. don’t let them get their way… and for us .. we brought her to see her family doctor .. just in case .. there was more to it. Ok.. i’m sure you wanna know how it turned out right.. well.. that will be for another day .. and another post.. because Chloe doesn’t have school till Tuesday.. i shall report back.

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Meet The Parents Day

Truth be told.. we were kinda fretting this day .. but it turned out a lot better than we thought it would. With all the analysis done on poor Chloe.. we really thought that we had better pull her outta class and put her in pre-school for the rest of the year.. and start all over again.

As per her form teachers report.. she is doing pretty well now.. and coming along nicely. Sure it is a little bit slow.. but she is coming along. Besides that, her form teacher had reported that she was a very pleasant girl and very cheerful most of the time.. till this Tuesday… where she didn’t wanna go to school. We had told her .. it’s probably because of the toilet issue they had on Monday. And we will continue to monitor Chloe for the next few days.. and we’ll go from there. Overall, we are very happy with the meeting .. and it really eased my mind a lot. On the same note, I am on a mission for Chloe’s school.. but that would be for another day .. and another post.. when I had finalized the details.

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Merry Christmas From Chloe’s School

I really do like that Chloe is in Central School. They do so many activities with them.. and even though we might be having some hiccups this week, I am still very happy that she is learning so many things. To me, I think Chloe is doing awesome in school. I cannot ask for anything better.

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An Over Zealous Friend

So what do you do ..?? when your kid has an over zealous friend..?? in fact .. not one but two. I know they don’t mean any harm nor want to hurt the brat.. but Chloe never plays rough .. because we never allow it. If you say to her…. “yer not allowed” or “that isn’t very nice” .. she will stop immediately and might even start crying.

One would insist on wearing her coat for her.. even though she said no.. and the other would insist on hugging her tightly and lifting her up the floor. We all know that kids don’t know any better.. and I don’t want my kid to be hurt. So what would you do..?? especially if her parents were there.. and we were there too. We try to see beyond the “getting hurt” part.. but even when the kid’s dad told him not to.. he carried on hugging chloe really tight.. and lifting her up the floor.

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Remembrance Day

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Today is Remembrance Day .. it is not a National Holiday in Canada .. although i cannot think of a better day to declare one. Remembrance Day didn’t mean a lot to me.. till Chloe went to school, afterall, the future generation should get to know of all the Canadian soldier who was stationed away from home and died to protect Canada. And what about those who are currently still in Iraq or Afghan, don’t they need to be remembered too..?? I am sure their family here in Canada is missing them. So for those who are in Canada.. do remember to tell your children.. what Remembrance Day means.

And to my Chloe.. Remembrance Day means.. “to remember the soldiers.. and those who died for us.” And that’s good enough for me.. from a 4.9 months old.

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Playground

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We had to send Chloe’s lunch to school at 10.30am on Friday.. because we didn’t have it cooked the nite before. We had forgotten to cook the rice .. and fridge it .. so had to wait another nite. The school is really good in this way.. whereby .. we can send food or anything she had forgotten even when her school bell rings.. and you can only go in thru’ the office entrance, all the other entrances are locked. Loved the playground.. but this side .. Chloe rarely use .. hopefully when she change classes next year, she will use this one instead. They have many nice playground toys.. this year, about $8,000 worth of new toys for the playground.

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But the swings could use some painting eh.

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Chloe My Sensible Kid

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Chloe’s school friend is also a customer at our store.. and they come often to rent games for her brother. As usual.. chloe would wanna play catch with her friend. On last Friday, when her school friend was in, she was holding a bag of chips .. and since they wanted to run around the store… Chloe had suggested that her friend.. hand over the bag of chips .. to her mummy. But the friend politely declined.. and went on running around the store… but of course, as you all can imagine, the chips did fall down (and her mother offered to pick/clean up). And guess what Chloe said to her friend.. ??? ” my mummy can’t bend down you know..! she had an operation. ” a matter of factly way. Muahahahah!!! it was only when we said to Chloe that it was alright.. because Papa will clean it up.. that she let go of the subject.. and continued running around. How blessed am I.. you tell me lah..!!

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Meeting With Chloe’s Teachers

I know you are all probably anxious to hear how the meeting went right..?? Well, here it is .. the feedbacks we received during the meeting with the school speech therapist, her form teacher and Resource, Reading Recovery teacher. Firstly, I have to tell you.. there were nothing they said .. that we did not already know about Chloe. Secondly, it is not that Chloe is slow .. that she is not doing certain things at this point of her life… moreso, because we didn’t teach her certain things. Thirdly, although we do agree with most of the things her teacher said to us today.. there are some stuff, we feel that they may be expecting too much from a kid who is barely 5 yrs old, youngest in her class, haven’t been to pre-school .. and have slacker parents like us.

There are always things that a child can do better and excel of course but to compare chloe with other kids not quite her age and in a different environment.. than i think it is not quite right. Take for example a kid who is 2 months older than chloe ..and has siblings like 4 or 5. Her parents are always at work, she is left at daycare most days. Firstly, this kid is gonna to be a lot more independent and quicker with eating .. and is probably taught about not having to do anything with strangers or anyone remotely not familiar. On the other hand, Chloe is sheltered .. always at work with us.. or have Keegan to look after .. and only child. Never have to fight for her food, tv or games… or anything else. So there is a difference! on the same note, the teacher should factor in all these into consideration .. with the example that i had given. I shall elaborate more on it .. in another post.

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Prom For Kate

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Being a kid in Asia is not easy.. because of how competitive everything is. But being a kid in Canada.. well.. it’s not easy.. on other aspect. Take for example our babysitter .. Keegan, she is shopping for her prom dress now.. and prom is in May 2009. The one she is interested in . .is $500 .. and they are not for rental. By the time the night is over.. she would be at least $1000 poorer. Why..?? well .. first thing first, the dress for $500. She and her friends will be booking a limo.. and then a hotel room.. to store their stuff. Ok.. now the hair.. and then her make up. .and the accessories.. that goes with her dress… and what about her shoes..?? and the many pictures she is gonna take..?? Easily ..$1000 there.. see what i mean.. it’s not easy being a kid here.

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Birthday Party From School Friend

Sorry, i didn’t have any pictures of Chloe’s first Halloween invite . .big mistake .. i tell yer.. that i didn’t go..! but never mind.. i bring you her first birthday party from her school friend, Donavan. Just hop over to her blog : www.monsterbrat.com and check out all the fun photos of the birthday.