Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Abby's first show & tell

Dearest Abby,

See, show & tell is fun! Mummy finally delivered my show & tell after 10 Takes whereas you did it in 3 Takes. And the best part was you introduced the surprise element and own words in your show & tell. Well done! After the show & tell, Mummy learned so much about Care Bear and its Magic power! Can't wait to see more of your show & tell :)

Love,
Mummy Dearest

Ashley's 1st Piano exams

Dearest Ashley, When Teacher Angeline sms Mummy that you got a Distinction for your G2 Piano exams, you were over the rainbow! You couldn't believe it! Well done! Keep up the great work!

Love,
Mummy Dearest

Saturday, April 7, 2012

My Best Buddy, Ashley

Dearest Ashley,

As I watched you sleeping soundly on the mattress, Mummy’s heart is filled with lots of emotions. We spent a wonderful night at home reading a Chinese storybook, watching you played the piano and playing the new iPad game that really forces Mummy to use my head.

Last night you had an emotional outbreak in the car. As your Mum, I know why you behaved so abruptly after a wonderful evening playing piano with Kieran and having dinner at Jones the Grocer (cheese shop). You felt that I did not pay enough attention to you. I must admit that sometimes Mummy might have neglected you and can be insensitive at times. Please understand Mummy has lots to think about and was too engrossed that I missed what you said sometimes.

Deep in my heart, I love you for who you are. You have a great sense of humor like what Mr. Peck said. Your cheekiness was apparent in home videos taken when you were much younger.

Sometimes, Mummy worries that you might get into trouble in school but my concern vanished into the thin air after I spoke with your teachers during the recent Parent-Teachers conference. Your English and Form Teacher said you helped her alot as the English Rep; your Chinese Teacher said she depends on you and some cheeky boys in class to response to her Qs though she feels that you could have done better in your CA1; your Science Teacher said that you remembered your P3 & P4 work and did well in CA1 and she feels that you will score better in SA1; your Math Teacher feels that you can handle straight forward Qs but need more practice in the challenging Qs. I'll always remember what you said to me in the car few weeks ago, "Mum, don't worry. I behave differently in school. I am mature". I know, son. You have shown your maturity and self-control when you agreed to play your new Naruto Wii game tomorrow.

Mummy is very happy that you want to involve me in your activities like watching Naruto, playing piano, doing problem sum.com and swimming etc. In fact, you're a very good Teacher as you have the talents and patience to teach. However, Mummy prefers to be your Fan than your student :)

I know SA1 is around the corner. With your daily dose of focus and attentiveness in class and some revision at home, you'll be just fine. Cheers!

Love You Always,
Mummy Dearest

Singing students learning the song "Bo Po Mo Fo"

Dearest Abby,

Mummy always enjoys watching you and your friends singing during Jiu Jian lao shi's class. I like the participation and enthusiasm demonstrated by every student. Keep it up!

Ashley learning piano from his No. 1 Idol, Kieran


Dearest Ashley,

When you asked me to send you for piano lesson after watching Kieran played at his 21st Birthday concert, I know you're serious.

At 8.5 years old, you started your 1st piano lesson. In less than 1.5 years, you passed your 1st piano exam (Grade 2) with high distinction! You received the good news one day before meeting Kieran. Here's the videos Mummy took on Good Friday. What a memorable Great Friday! Keep up the good work and the next time you see Kieran, am sure you'll reach a much higher level.

Oh...tonight's "Genossa" is the most beautiful music I've ever heard on earth. You're able to bring out the gentleness in the melody...your 1st piece from Kieran. Cherish it.


Funny rhythms recitation by Abby

Dearest Abby,

Mummy almost fell off the chair when you recited the rhythms you learned in your pre-school. So entertaining. Well done!

Xinyao recitation by Abby

Dearest Abby,

Time flies..you have been learning singing from Jiu Jian laoshi for 2 years as you started at 4 years old. Mummy loves your xinyao singing and how you danced with your beloved "toy friends". Enjoy the videos!


Our singing students learning the song "Singapore Pie"

Dearest Ashley and Abby,

Step-by-step learning is the most effective learning in learning everything, including singing. First, you memorise the lyrics, learn the rhythm then the movement. When you master the song, it's showtime! You guys rock!


Our Singing students dancing and singing "Fire"

Dearest Abby and Ashley,

Mummy enjoys watching you and all the students practising "Fire". Frankly, Mummy can't dance like you guys. All of you are so Pro!

The hardest cookies in the whole wide world




Dearest Ashley and Abby,

Mummy is so touched when I see you enjoyed the cookies I baked. Gosh, the cookies were so hard. Yet, you still ate them happily. Thank you very much for your support. I'm determined to attend proper baking class to improve my baking so that I could bake the tastiest cookies in the world wide world.