And the boy has managed to swim with hand floats. He is not scared of water or the deep pool. It is not the ideal way to swim - his head is above water, he paddles with his arms and legs and moves forward.
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Pench Kanha
Trip to Pench and Kanha
The boy had his second visit to a national park. He managed it well, didn't fuss too much. We went through 4 safaris. He got up early and was ready for them. Although half way through the safari he fell asleep.
The boy had his second visit to a national park. He managed it well, didn't fuss too much. We went through 4 safaris. He got up early and was ready for them. Although half way through the safari he fell asleep.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
M3 Graduation
Today was Graduation Day for the boy. He has moved out from M3. Next is Grade 1.
Over the last 2 years his school has been his second home. Correction - first home more like I think.
He has evolved, created an identity of his own and whatever I could wish for a child at his age, the school has provided (except learning not to throw tantrums at home which can never be learnt).
As he was on the stage today receiving the certificate, the parents were applauding and taking photos, it sunk in that the boy is growing and that he will move out of his safe cocoon of VNM which gave him an opportunity to be himself, know his strengths and grow.
I can't thank his teachers, the support staff, his classmates and the other parents enough for this wonderful 2 years.
And as I was folding away his uniform I realized that he will not be wearing this anymore.
There will be no having milk at 7 am followed by bath, rushing to gate at 745, waiting for Pasha to pick and drop him.
There will no observation sessions in school.
There will be no updates on Uolo notes and the eager wait to see the pictures from their events.
There will be no report card uploaded.
There will be no thrill of seeing the boy with his small wins - the first addition, subtraction, multiplication and the whole thing about fractions.
There will be no presentations, cultural day at school, music sessions with Ivan Sir.
Not at VNM anymore.
In another 2 months, it will be another school and a different environment. I believe the boy will adapt well.
I am already missing VNM.
Over the last 2 years his school has been his second home. Correction - first home more like I think.
He has evolved, created an identity of his own and whatever I could wish for a child at his age, the school has provided (except learning not to throw tantrums at home which can never be learnt).
As he was on the stage today receiving the certificate, the parents were applauding and taking photos, it sunk in that the boy is growing and that he will move out of his safe cocoon of VNM which gave him an opportunity to be himself, know his strengths and grow.
I can't thank his teachers, the support staff, his classmates and the other parents enough for this wonderful 2 years.
There will be no having milk at 7 am followed by bath, rushing to gate at 745, waiting for Pasha to pick and drop him.
There will no observation sessions in school.
There will be no updates on Uolo notes and the eager wait to see the pictures from their events.
There will be no report card uploaded.
There will be no thrill of seeing the boy with his small wins - the first addition, subtraction, multiplication and the whole thing about fractions.
There will be no presentations, cultural day at school, music sessions with Ivan Sir.
Not at VNM anymore.
In another 2 months, it will be another school and a different environment. I believe the boy will adapt well.
I am already missing VNM.
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Making reading a habit
We started borrowing books from British Council Library for the boy. Very good collection and the boy has been reading up all of them.
Monday, April 1, 2019
In the pool
The boy has been scared of water and most of his time in the swimming pool was in the baby pool.
Yesterday he decided to get out of his comfort zone He wore the float and asked me to lead him into the deep pool. I was skeptical but he did well! Gently paddled with his arms and even asked me to leave him alone. It took a lot of work to get him out of the pool finally!
Yesterday he decided to get out of his comfort zone He wore the float and asked me to lead him into the deep pool. I was skeptical but he did well! Gently paddled with his arms and even asked me to leave him alone. It took a lot of work to get him out of the pool finally!
Holi
The boy came back after playing Holi in school and was sad that he was the only one without a water gun.
The school informed us at the last minute and there was no way we could buy a water gun at that time.
So we bought him one for the Holi celebrations in the apartment. The boy chose and he also put in half the money.
The school informed us at the last minute and there was no way we could buy a water gun at that time.
So we bought him one for the Holi celebrations in the apartment. The boy chose and he also put in half the money.
Cards
This would be last year together with his M3 school mates. All of them are going to different schools in Grade 1.
The boy created these cards for this so called M3 van friends :-) Scrawled a note, asked me to cut out some shapes and as a final touch he stuck the red thread.
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