We had a late mother's day dinner yesterday on the 24th of May. My little girl was dressed like a doll, according to Maggie. She was giving flying kisses to almost everyone she saw, so free kisses from my little one to you guys.
A lot of mummies will go "My baby is the cutest!" and I'm also like that. Everyone might be sick and tired of hearing me droning on and on, but I couldn't care less. She's part of my world.
Since you guys won't be hearing from this virtual space for awhile, I'm uploading myself with an OOTD with a clingy t-shirt showing off my fat tummy and my wet hair, knock yourselves out okay. I'm a vain person, so to actually upload this, takes plenty of courage.
Her birthday cake: Alcohol based. I think Jl wanted everyone to finish the cake fast (That makes 6 of us, including her) so each had a HUGE slice. I think she found out that after a few bites, I threw mine away into the bin. HAHA! I can't possibly finish 1/6 of the cake.
I didn't know what to contribute so I bought TWG macaroons. I so love TWG! Their stock of tea is to-die-for. I haven't found anyone who can actually have tea sessions with me. Cw is out as when I suggested we head to TWG, he'll run off in the other direction. I'm married to a non tea lover.
Three of us, from poly till now. We still have a group chat that no one is leaving, just quite vacant as Winnie and Jl are closer, but I'm glad they still see me as their friend, and the god-ma's of Leia. Bear with the hair, these hairstyles are dated last year!
So, lots of people are asking (including my mil) as to why I'm pulling Leia out of school. I've registered her into Marymount Kindergarten. Its NOT because I used to be from Marymount Convent. Even if I'm from Marymount convent, the kindergarten has nothing to do with the primary school. It's because I feel that her form teacher won't be able to teach Leia well. Down to it: The English language.
Before I go on, I better state a disclaimer. I don't need a PHD/Masters/Bachelor holder to teach my daughter English. My mum is just an O level holder and she speaks darn well. It's more like your foundation. Being born and bred in an English speaking family, we've taught her most words in English and we are mindful on how we speak. Don't get me wrong, I don't need the Queen's posh accent, her posh grammers etc. I just need the simple foundations to be right. Take a look at what her English teacher wrote:
As I was reading this, I'm mentally correcting her English by going:
Dear Parents: Leia IS (there is only one Leia in class, so why plural?) getting better in class BUT (seriously using short form?) at times she will cry. She LIKES (There's only one Leia, so where's the 'S) to mix with older kids rather than her CLASSMATES (Again, lacking the "s" unless in Leia's PG group, she only has one classmate) but not to worry, everything (in fact the starting E should be small, as there's a comma and not a full stop in front of the word worry) is under control.
I'm sorry if you guys are rolling your eyes and go "Fuck you!! So what if your standard of English is there?" Then sorry, but fuck you back! I don't even want to imagine the horrendous emails you've corresponded with your bosses given you're saying the above passage is passable. I can't even imagine you typing "Dear William, Josh are handling the various project, so do contact himself as he will know the procedure better". This is not my English, I'm just typing something according to the above style and mannerism.
In fact, the moment Leia's English teacher started saying "Leia are...." I'm almost gagging.
Having said that, I'm not saying that my English is perfect. I indulge in Singlish as it's a unique language that is bred within us, Singaporeans. But I'm going back to the point where I'm emphasing that the foundations must be inculcated.
I did my survey's and going round schools since I'm only starting work in June, and found Marymount's curriculum, standards and environment to my liking. I know you guys will hit me back by saying "What if the teacher's standard is like crap again?" I'm quite scared of the above, so I've checked with the principal on her teachers. Apparently, the minimum qualification is a local Diploma in Early Childhood, so I'm pretty sure I feel safe. Like I said, if I'm satisfied with this standard, I don't need someone with posh English or Bachelor holder, just get the foundations right (I think this is the 3rd time I'm mentioning this)
So there you have it, the long winded story and my stand. As a parent, I feel that certain standards and teachings must be set. No?
I'm putting an end to this entry here! See you guys in this space after Japan! :) 日本へようこそ
