So I went for the school BBQ alone – i took a walk up to the school on my own and I stayed for the BBQ because Chloe had asked if I would go. She said – I didn’t need to go – but she hope I would go. She was too cute when she asked – she wasn’t demanding that I go – but she would loved that I go – actually PB and I – but since PB needs to look after the store – I went instead. It was a good BBQ – nothing spectacular – only another parent was there chatting with me and some of Chloe’s teachers. But it was a milestone for me – since I never go anywhere without PB – so yes – I’m starting to feel better it seems – I hope soon I will be able to drive on my own – so looking forward to driving!
A Thief In School
Chloe’s new cap from Etsy got stolen in school – and no she didn’t lose it – she left it near her book bag where they are supposed to be – and when she got out from class for break time they were gone. Shitty! this is a one in a kind cap – handmade and pretty expensive – and it sure broke my little girl’s heart. She loved the hat so much – she was really upset about it and couldn’t eat nor play the entire day. I hope the person who stole the hat gets lice all year round and rashes on the hand all year round too. We believed it is not a child that did it – more like someone who came to the school for the Grade Primary orientation that day – for Chloe had the cap for almost 3 weeks now – and nothing happened – and as soon as new people were in the school – the very first day – her cap was stolen – shitty is not even the word to describe how i feel about the person who stole Chloe’s cap. So from now on – I told Chloe – she can’t bring anything expensive to school no more – else she would end up getting them stolen – and that’s not good.
Pleasant Visit For Chloe
Chloe’s school friends came by to visit yesterday and they stayed a bit for a chat and to eat some donuts and hot chocolate. While i did my work – they were chatting, playing and eating at the same time when one talked about Justin Bieber and said that he was a two – timer – hahahahha!! these girls are but 7 yrs old – and they know what two timers were but not my Chloe. So that got me thinking about how careful we have to be in front of our kids and also what kind of shows we want them to watch – for I bet this girl learned it from the tv. Maybe I am being overly protective or maybe I just want my Chloe to be a baby for a little longer and enjoy the innocence of being a kid of 7 yrs old. Kids shouldn’t be thinking of crushes, Justin Bieber – or a two timer – they should be playing princess tea party.
Weekend Shopping
We are heading to the city this weekend and I can’t wait – it’s long overdue – and we should have gone to the city in April for my birthday. Unfortunately, because of my dentist (filling caused me so much pain) – we didn’t go at all. I’m going to be having a shopping spree and eating spree – I’ve got so many things I wanna buy – from corsets and bustiers to skin care products and maybe a real leather bag from Roots that I’ve been eying on. And then I’m also going to the Swaroski store in Halifax – to treat myself. Japanese food is a must – and some dim sum on Sunday – and of course, lots of chinese groceries. Hopefully, I can find some lingerie for myself as well – since there are none here that I like. I’m so excited to be trying out clothes and lingerie but it would have been nicer to go with my girlfriends instead of PB. But oh well – can’t leave the kid with him and go to the city and have fun right?
Target For Racism Already
So we went to pick Chloe up from her After School program today and she complained that she had a bad day. We asked why? she said one of her classmate – a boy said to her – that he hates CHINESE! *slap forehead*. We asked Chloe if she had spoken to her teacher about it – and she said yes – and that her teacher had spoken to her entire class about it. I don’t know how a 7 yrs old would said something like that to another kid in his class. In our household, we never use the word “HATE” – according to Chloe “HATE” itself is already a bad word. While we constantly teach Chloe right from wrong – why are other kids saying hurtful things to my daughter? What had that kid been taught at home or around home/friends? I’m curious to know exactly what is going on at this boy’s home/friends. Should I be worried for Chloe? or should i just brush it off as a kid’s thing – that they don’t know any better?
A Gift For Chloe’s Teacher
May is already here and the school year will be coming to an end really soon. Each year – we try to show our appreciation to Chloe’s teacher for all that they have done for her and this year it will be no difference. I’m sure teacher gift from students is common but we don’t want to just give a mug or a box of chocolate – we would like to give her teachers something that they can remember her by and something really useful. Besides the regular personalize note pad that we made for Chloe’s teachers yearly from a printer shop in town – we will have to think of something else to give her. I cannot express how grateful we are to Chloe’s teacher – for taking care of her and giving Chloe so much confidence in her reading – Chloe has definitely done so much better in the last 1.5 years. Plus we also need to get some gifts for her after school program teachers as well. Therefore, I need to start now to buy the presents and not wait till the last minute.
She Won’t Eat Lunch In School
A few months ago, we noticed that Chloe won’t eat her food during lunch in school – of course, we asked her why – and she didn’t want to say at first – and just told us that she didn’t have enough time to finish her food. So we told her that we were gonna talk to her home room teacher to let her stay till she finishes her food before going out to play. Of course, that didn’t sink in too well with Chloe – so she told us the truth about her lunch time. Chloe explained that some of her friends in her class – said that her food was smelly – so she didn’t want to eat it in school as it embarrasses her. Yes! kids can be insensitive and we believed that it wasn’t meant to be mean but we also know that you can’t control what other kids think or say to our kid. So we enlisted her teachers help and also tried to explain to Chloe that not everyone need to like her food – and that she can go right ahead and finish her food even if someone in her class don’t like her food.
A month later, still Chloe would eat a bit more of certain food but some food – she just won’t eat them even though she loved the food at home. So what do every good parents do? We made extra food – first for the home room teacher to try and then 2 weeks later – a bigger batch in a corning ware dish (presentation very important too eh) and sent it to school to offer to Chloe’s classmate to eat. And guess what? today Chloe came back with her thermos empty ! woohoo!!! so if your child ever come home without touching their food – there may be more to it than meet the eyes.
Celebrating The Small Stuff
Did I tell you that I’m a helicopter mom? Yup ! that’s me alright! and although PB never ever tell me not to do anything – whether I’m being overly protective or overly alarmed or immediately jumping up to help Chloe when she falls, gets upset that her friends don’t want to play with her – or even if she gets mosquito bites – I’m also learning to take a smaller step backwards each time Chloe complains about something.
For those who had been following this blog for a long time – you would know that Chloe had changed school last year – and her Grade Primary teacher had gently mentioned that her diction isn’t all there yet. Of course, we had refused any help given that she had to change school in the middle of spring – we didn’t want to stress Chloe. But that didn’t mean that I wasn’t stressed nor was I not thinking about it. I thought of it constantly and almost signed Chloe up for private tuition or was checking out Mariposa – a learning center in town.
As usual, PB was very relaxed about it – and didn’t agree nor disagree when I had suggested help for Chloe and Chloe’s Grade 1 teacher had helped by putting her in a reading help class in school – not the recovery program but something extra on the side. We are grateful for it – because Chloe loved her reading class and we are pleased to announce that Chloe’s reading had improved tremendously since her last report. Like Chloe’s grammie used to say – it will come when she is ready – and I’ve gotta constantly remind myself of that – when someone says that Chloe is not there yet about anything. Different kids just are ready at a different pace – and I cannot compare my kid with others.
March Break Begins 2011
So March break begins this week for only a week – but there are no camps around town except for the YMCA and they are fully booked – because they can only take 15 kids in a town of 7000 – JOY! So we pretty much gotta find things to do with Chloe on our own to amuse her – for we all know how demanding a 7 yrs old can get. Today she heads out to her Grammie – because Grammie was feeling better – so she brought her guitar and toys to bring with to play at Grammie’s. But first we had to open the store and feed her lunch and then send her to Grammie’s – which ended up at 3pm I think for PB was stuck at the store – too many customers wanting his attention. But Chloe was able to amuse herself while she was at the store – Thank God! and she left for Grammie’s in a hurry – for she was waiting for hours – so she said. Anyway, I am going to do less work online – so that I can spend time with her and let PB do his work at the store.
Parents/Teachers Meet Term 2 2011
So Chloe came back with her Report Card for Term 2 Grade 1 on Tuesday – and she had all Bs and As – a bit of improvement on some stuff – and slacking on Math and Science – but a chat with the Science teacher during the Parents and Teachers meet on Friday – proved that I was worried for nothing. The teachers think that she is doing alright – and she is good in class and responsive. But her home room teacher told us that she didn’t make it to the Reading Recovery Program – because they chose someone else who needed more help apparently – oh well! Am I pleased with her results – somewhat – but I was expecting more As – someone on Facebook said that it was the Asian mom coming right out – hahhaha!! prolly – Asian moms are more demanding I guess. But anyhow – below was what was written on her report card.
Chloe has made good progress this term in all her subject areas. She is improving her reading skills at a steady rate. She is now reading at mid grade one level. She is making steady progress with her writing. Chloe is a very beautiful printer and takes her time to produce neat work. Keep up t…he good work, Chloe!