Monday Listicles

Top 10 Highlights of November

Sunset at Mt Faber

Sunset at Mt Faber

December the last month of the year is finally here. There are less then 30 days to welcoming in 2014. Meanwhile here are some highlights that we had in the past month of November.

Carrot Chips

Carrot Chips

1. We made some carrot chips in our Philips Avance XL Airfryer. It is the latest kitchen toy that I have in our kitchen.

Tiger girl riding her plasma car

Tiger girl riding her plasma car

2. The kids had fun on the weekend riding their bicycles and playing on their plasma car.

Doggie boy

Doggie boy

3. I had a recap of how Doggie boy fared in Primary 1 this year.

Tiger girl with her chopsticks

Tiger girl with her chopsticks

4.The kids were fooling around with their chopsticks while waiting for their food at a Chinese restaurant.  It can be really trying keeping them occupied outside during mealtime.

Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Cake

5. Chocolate cake is one of my comfort foods in the list I shared about 10 things which I find comfort in.

Doggie boy with his red scarf

Doggie boy with his red scarf

6. The kids picked up a new skill this holiday season. Knitting. They were taught the basics and we made some lovely scarfs together.

 

Har Gao

Har Gow

7. Colorful food is certainly really appetizing. I love the visual treat of this 5 colored Har Gow which we ordered as Dim Sum during our weekend outings.

Lagsana

Lasagna

8. Lasagna is one of my favourite food to order when we are out at a Italian restaurant. I have yet to really create this dish at home and it was a real treat to savor it at Modesto’s last week.

The kids

The kids

9. The boys had some new books to read and they were happily reading The diary of a wimpy kid : Hard luck and The Hoop Kid this month.

Monkey boy with his certificate and trophy

Monkey boy with his certificate and trophy

10. Monkey boy won another trophy this year for coming in the top 10% in academic achievements for his level.

How was your November?

 

 

10 Things Doggie Boy learned about being in Primary 1

Doggie boy

Doggie boy

School is out for the years and the kids are now on vacations.  This year has been a growing up experience for Doggie boy as it was the first year that he was in elementary school. It has been a fun and trying year for him as he adjusted to the new surroundings and expectations.

Here is a list of 10 things which Doggie boy learned about being in Primary 1.

  1. You can sleep in…Everyday!! In fact it is okay to wake up at 9am and still be in time for school. (He is in the afternoon session by the way 🙂
  2. You get to handle $$ and decide what you want to eat during recess.
  3. There are more people to play with and things to do in school as compared to when he was in kindergarten.
  4. There are tests and exams that one has to prepare and study for.
  5. He has to be responsible for his own actions. Ie: Washing his own school shoes.
  6. It is okay not to know everything as long as you are willing to learn.
  7. Ask if you are in doubt.
  8. You get lots of holidays after each school term.
  9. It is fun especially there are lots of games/ activities to keep you occupied.
  10. He gets to go to school with his elder brother.

How was it for your kid in Primary 1 (Grade 1)

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