2 rows of teeth

About more than 1 month back, I was shocked to find that Lynn's adult tooth was growing behind her baby tooth.  I didn't know that this can happen, so I was very kan-cheong.  We wanted to book her a dentist appointment, but subsequently got the school dentist to check her.  The dentist suggested that we wait, as the baby may loosen, and she gave instruction to Lynn to shake her baby tooth often.  Her consideration was that if the tooth could loosen by itself, then she didn't need to subject Lynn to injection and extraction.

I didn't manage to get a pic of Lynn with her 2 rows of teeth, so here's a pic from the internet.  Her's look quite similar, except that one adult tooth was growing faster and taller, and another adult tooth was just erupting.  We did some research on the internet, and got to know that this phenomenal is also known as "shark teeth".

Subsequently, the dentist checked Lynn almost weekly, and we had a few more rounds of contact and discussions with her.  Whenever I shake her baby teeth, I always exclaim that they were "solid like rock!".  Finally, I went with Lynn to see the dentist on the Thursday after her performance.  The dentist finally decided that it's time for Lynn to have both front baby teeth extracted.  She explained that then Lynn didn't need to inject and extract twice.

WK's mum brought Lynn to the school on Fri afternoon for the extraction.  The dentist advised that it is better for P1 kids to be accompanied by adult, to monitor the bleeding, and to stop the children from biting or pinching their numb lips.

I asked Lynn about the experience when I got home at night, and was told that it's not painful at all.  Either the dentist's skills is good, or Lynn has high pain threshold. Finally I got a pic of her the next morning (Sat); it's amazing how fast kids recover - the holes were much smaller compare to Friday.

And the dentist actually gave us the teeth that was extracted.  Last Friday they were quite white (today they look yellowed).  I'm going to keep them as long as possible.  What an interesting experience and learning for mummy-me.

Mini performance

WK, myself and MIL attended the mini performance by all P1, at Lynn's school hall on the last Thursday afternoon of term 1. It was a simple performance, with some costume, and no props.  Actually I'm not impress at all, and I wonder what's the purpose of this event. This event could have been a new experience for the kids IF they have not done so at pre-school.  However most kids nowadays go to pre-school that deliver high standard performance, so this one totally pale in comparison.  Here's some pic:

Before the performance, a pic of parents, and grand-parents seated in the school hall.  The school hall is not air conditioned, so it's quite stuffy.

The kids were seated at both sides of the hall.  I found Lynn to be at the front row (in pink T-shirt).

WK made time for this event.

The first show was by the Malay students.  They sang a Malay song, about animals.  I enjoyed this.

This is Lynn's class, singing "Planting rice is never fun":

Lynn's at the corner of the 2nd row:

I think this pic is the finale, when the kids at both sides of the hall sang "Kheng Cheng Light of mine".  I like this song, sounds nice and a simple song that kids will be able to identify with.  The performance lasted an hour.

Ah Long indeed

Posted this on FB, about how one night I came home late (945), and Lynn left me notes at the front door about what chores/duties she had completed, and what I'm supposed to do for her.  One of my items said "pack bag", which my colleagues passed a comment on why isn't that her chore.  I think Lynn meant that I need to check and sign off her chinese work and super reader booklet, and place them into the bag before the bag is considered "packed".   Actually I do ponder on this point myself, as to when Lynn can be totally independent.  Sometimes I think she's spoilt by 3-adults-to-1 kid environment at home, sometimes I think she's still young (chicken and egg issue!).  Anyway, Winny left a comment on FB that she thought it's Ah Long.  Yah, she's indeed my little Ah Long..

Teacher? Games?

This is an update on Lynn.  I'm not sure how to title this post.

This is about Lynn, making "games" for her classmate at after-school care.  She would use white A4 paper, to write/draw on them, basically to make some games.  And there's "attendance", scoring system, "certificate" and even parents signature, on them.  I just kept wonder if this has a deeper meaning (will she like to be a teacher one day?), or it's just little kid having fun.  Here's the pics to show case her creation:


This is the pack used to keep the different puzzle.  On the left, she listed the 8 puzzles/activities.  For example, number 3 says "Math puzzle", and number 6 says "Maze puzzle".

On the bottom, there are 6 boxes to "collect chop" for completing the puzzle:

There are a few "attendance sheets" too:

Some instruction about going from "level" to level:

And here's a daily check list:

The "certificate" sheet:

And the signature sheet.  On the last square, "mother's sign", she imitates my signature (CSW):

Here are the different puzzles:

Here's number 3, Maths puzzle, haha:

And this is the amazing snake and ladder puzzle that she drew:

Here's the word find puzzle, haha:

This is a different one; it was done for Chloe when she came to our house one day:

What do you think?  Well, as long as she enjoy school, mummy-me is happy :)

Saturday evenings

I'm sure I've "complained" about weekends on this blog in the past. Weekends are sometimes unrested, or unfulfilled, or both. This is because 2 days are just too short to complete all housework, to engage in fun and interesting activties with kiddo, to go shopping, to exercise, and to rest; these few needs and wants require the same resource - time and energy.

These few Sat evenings, I had a good time. It started with 3 weeks ago, when we went NEX for a short shopping session after our dinner at our fav porridge place in Serangoon. WK wanted to get Lynn a digital watch, and I wanted to buy a handbag. We went separate ways, I selected my bag, in peace, and then joined them to do the final selection out of the few they shortlisted.

I realised that I should engage my 2 darlings to dedicate some time to activities that I enjoy. I used to prioritize the chores and Lynn's "kiddy" activities over my own, and feel envious of WK who have lots of time for himself.

On the next Sat (2 weeks ago), Wk initiated an outing to Riverview/Clark Quay area. We went Copthorne Hotel for dinner, and then took the River Taxi to Clark Quay then to Merlion Park (Fullerton Hotel). The night and "lights" view of our CBD area was really beautiful.

Last Sat night, we went Vivocity. This is a shopping centre that I like because while I shop, the 2 of them can go to the 2nd floor play ground, or the pet shop or the water play area on the rooftop. I got some great stuff that I need at Diaso.

During these outhings Lynn always throw tantrums, insisting that we eat at certain place or food. These tantrums tinted the otherwise perfect time. At Vivo, I explained to her how these outhings brightened my weekends and warned her to watch her behaviour. I talked loudly for WK to hear how I appreciate these Sats night-out.

I'm glad that I learn how to have more time "for myself".  This is different from having more time "to myself", which is more difficult to achieve within the percious 48-hours of weekend. 

Here's some photos taken at Riverview and on the river-taxi.

Super short update

Just feel like blogging over breakfast. Got 10 mins.

Broke our record again this morn, leaving home only at 710. And it's the first time I see her walk/skip/run her way across the court and up the stairs, trying to catch up with her friend who is usually way behind us (on the way to school).

Here's a pic of her class monitor badge and her avid reader pin.

Good morning

Another new week.

Nothing much to read on FB, it has lost it's novelty?