December 11, 2013

Writer’s Workshop: December

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Golden Mickey and Minnie Statue

December is one of the kids favourite month in the year. It is a month of holiday and enjoyment for them as it is the month that we usually go on vacations. This December started with a blast. We took off to Tokyo , Japan for a family holiday with the kids. We visited Disneyland and Disney sea. Stayed at the seaside and also a inn in the mountainside. We went to visit places of interest, museums, skiing and did lots of shopping and eating too.

The remaining days of December will be filled with other fun activities like play dates, movie treats, outings to parks, swimming and sleepovers. A month to try out many different activities without being restricted by school and time tables.

December is a magical month as it brings lots of hope for the new year. It is a time of celebrations and reflection. As the year comes to an end I have been reflecting on all the good and bad things that have happened in 2013. The blessings that I have received and the goals that have been met.

Mickey and Minnie

It is a month for planning also as I will be doing up my teaching schedule for the kids come 2014. Setting new goals and resolutions for the new year and doing up my blogging calendar for next year too.

How has your December been?

Chugging On and Having Fun

Doggie Boy driving Thomas

Last week we brought the boys to Poppo Town to view the various steam engines that they had on display. They had fun riding on Thomas the train and other kiddy rides which were there. We were there near to closing time so it was quite empty and we didn’t need to queue for any of the rides.

Monkey boy pushing the Fire engine Doggie boy was in

The rides were not that cheap at 100 yen/200 yen per ride. Each ride only lasted the most 5-10 minutes and was insufficient to satisfy the boys need for play. As the rides were on wheels they realized that they needed rely on electrical power to move their vehicle but manual horsepower instead. Both boys took turn pushing each other in the different bumper cars which were there.

Monkey boy in a train

Anpanman train was one of the rides which really captured my interest. I have been watching the Japanese cartoon when I was a kid and love the Anime character. (For those of you who are unfamiliar with this character his face is made of bread and it is from the bread which he derives his “power”)

Dominique's Desk

Writer’s Workshop: December

How has your December been?

Chugging On and Having Fun

Do your kids love trains too?