Window art

I saw this new Crayola product- Window markers. Probably it's similiar to washable markers. It's a fun thing to do. Yoshi wanted to draw on every window in the house, but I only limited him to the biggest one only. Afterall, I don't want to turn our home into a graffiti house. And if you rub with fingers, the paint come off easily, so it won't be good for Kiharu either. Hopefully these markers will help to ease the upcoming long winter season trapped inside the house.......

(Yoshi's drawing of Kiharu.....^_^)

"Me Block"

Yoshi's teacher had asked each student (& parent) to make a "Me Block". Basically was to fill the box with photos and things, so the student could make a small presentation/ Q&A in the class. I printed out the photos, then discussed each with Yoshi, and decorated together.

Here are few funny thing during the process:
1) I had a photo of Yoshi's swallon eyes and face right after the peanut allergy. Thinking to put that on the box and let everyone know about it. But he refused to glue that photo or even to just write something about it. He kept saying he doesn't want that photo....perhaps at age 4, he knows what looks good or BAD....

2) We had a baby (2 days old) photo of Yoshi. He kept saying that's NOT him. He said that's Kiharu. I explained to him that's when he was little. But he kept pointing to another recent photo of him and said "see, I look different, it's not me".....

3) (I was pointing to the photo of Nori) "Yoshi, teacher and classmates won't understand when u say "Otousan". So how do you say Otousan in English?".......................... after thinking for a few seconds: "N-O-R-I"

Jack Johnson dance

Auntie May, thanks for your Jack Johnson CD. We were playing it at home yesterday. Seems like Kiharu really enjoys the music a lot.....

a simple day

After a busy week, we were slowing down a bit today. Felt like it's been a while since I grabbed the camera & just sat on the driveway to capture the moment. It was fun for them to play outside, enjoying the nice weather (which seems rare lately). And I had fun looking at the kids thru the camera lens- "Yoshi, the dirt digger" & "Kiharu, the shoe queen" (opening the shoe drawers, trying on each pair of shoes, big and small)

(early morning, waiting for breakfast)

A fun non stop week

It has been a very busy week. My friend May and her family came all the way to visit us from Hong Kong. It's always fun to have visitors in the house. Yoshi & Kiharu love all the attention they received. The week was packed with sightseeing, SHOPPING, dining & even visiting Yoshi's school. After they left this morning, Yoshi said "Mama, please play with me & the planes (toys)". I guess someone wishes he was on the plane to Hong Kong also.....

Self portrait

First day back to school

Yoshi was so excited to be back to school. Compare to his little class last year with only 6 students, this year, he has 13 new classmates. I think it will be an adjustment for him, but it will be good preparation for the kindergarten. I look forward to his new school year, I'm excited for him...

Happy Birthday 公公(&....)

Happy birthday 公公

(from two little monkies...)

Yoshi is at the age very interest in playing board games. Recently, we got him the Chutes & Ladders game, thought it would be a good opportunity to get him familiar with the numbers. What a simple game. But little did I know, this is a "never-ending game". I played with him twice, and both ended without any winners. Just as either one of us was almost to the winning spot, we had to take a long slide down to the bottom, this continued many times, almost as if it's impossible to win.

(No, Kiharu had NO clue about this game, we just pretended to let her turn the dial and be a game player)

Time for cookies

Still can't believe two days ago, we were wearing tank top. Today, I was wearing my winter slippers and long sleeves.... this winter mood is coming too soon. So what's better to do in the house with the kids? Let's get the bakery smell all aroung the house.

(need more practices to get happy smiley faces on the cookies.....)

阿信的故事 おしん

One day after dinner, Yoshi asked for a towel to wipe table. I knew he learnt from a kids video program. Since then, it has became his "duty" after each meal. In some way, he's very proud of himself being able to help. I can't wait for Kiharu to grow up more, then maybe I can pass on the vacuuming job to her....^_^

P.s- 阿信的故事 おしん (Oshin TV drama) was broadcasted back in 1983....

It's not yet to halloween

(Hi Jake & Kayla)