Shichi-Go-San (七五三 - Seven-Five-Three)

Today is "Shichi-go-san" festival, which is a traditional rite of passage and festival day in Japan for three and seven year-old girls and three and five year-old boys. Usually kids would go to the shrine for ceremony and photo taking later on. Although there isn't anything like that here, but we wanted to do something special for Yoshi. So I took him to library, ate his favorite chicken nuggets, prepared his favorite dinner and a cake, Otousan came home early..... He didn't really understand what's going on, he probably thought it's his birthday (because of the cake), it didn't matter, as long as he's happy & healthy, that's what matter the most.

So what's a 3 year old Yoshi up to lately?!----
- he understands me, Nori and his school teacher all speak different languages. He would switch back and forth during the conversation. Teacher said during the class, Yoshi would copy his classmates in speaking English.

- he eats breakfast & lunch fine, but would sometimes spend an hour during dinner. His favorite food include chicken, sausage, FRUIT (almost any fruit), yogurt (a must snack after nap), cha siu bao.......

- he still LOVES music and dance along

- he still LOVES trains, more of Shinkansen trains

- he is very into reading books, so visiting library became the highlight of the week. I would translate and read in Cantonese. 2-3 books before nap and bedtime. Great bonding moment w/ Yoshi.

- he loves and protects his little sister, but sure there are moments of "don't touch....NO...."

- after 3 years, he finally picks on his nose, yikes... (who knows where he learned that)

Yoshi, happy 3 years old. Sometimes I have to remind myself you are only 3 years old. We love you so much. xoxoxo. Hugs and kisses..