Mouse on House!

Blowing Digital Bubbles

mouseonhouse — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Both Kay and Russ love Nintendogs. They enjoy showering, walking, feeding the digital doggy. What is really amazing is the software allows you to blow bubbles!

Star Chart

mouseonhouse — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:05:00 +0000

“I can buy a present when I have 30 stars! Right? Mummy?” Kay’s eyes brightened.
“Yes… you need to be a good girl and collect the stars.” I smiled.

“Buy a present?” Russ looked curious. He just repeated what his sister said.

She brought her milk bottle to the kitchen that night and rushed to the chart.
“Clear my bottle, plate or cup when I finished. Kay read while she pointed to the chart. She was excited.

I noticed Kay’s behaviour improved immediately. I guess Russ doesn’t really understand what’s going on. He was a little excited when I gave him his star on his Good Boy book.

To answer Pudgy Mummy’s question, here’s where I record their stars and good behaviour. Kay enjoys checking out her stars and reading her good behaviour by herself over and over again.

Santa Is Coming

mouseonhouse — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:03:00 +0000

“Mummy, I am a good girl. Santa will give me a toy.” Kay said.
Kay walked in while I was drying my hair after the shower one day.

“Oh?” I was surprised.
“When will Santa give you the toy?” I asked.

“He will give me the toy on Christmas day. He is making the toys now.” She said, twirling her hair and swaying her body from side to side.

“Hmm.. She knew that?!” I thought.
“So are you a good girl?” I asked.

“Yes! I am a good girl! Santa will give me a toy!” she said proudly.

This photo is taken while we were shopping. I saw this photo opportunity.
Merry Christmas everyone!

Snail Surprise

mouseonhouse — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:05:00 +0000

“Snail hide.” Russ pulled me along as he looked for snails on the ground.

“Yes, the snails are hiding now. I said.

The sun was bright and warm. There were no snails in sight.

“Snail! Snail” Russ pulled me hard so I walk faster. He walked to the other side, squatted down to examine the plants.

“Snail, mummy!” He said excitedly. He pulled on my hand so I squatted down next to him too.

He pointed and I looked up.

“Wow! so many snails! Russ really knew where they were!” I thought.

He wanted to show me the snails! It was such a pleasant surprise! Now I know where they hide during the day time. I felt that I learn something from my son today. Can you see how many snails are there in this picture? There were more of them! There were about ten of them when I counted.

Here’s another picture for a closer look!

Tallest Fun!

mouseonhouse — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +0000

The kids were running wild again. We just wanted a peaceful lunch. Then suddenly an idea came to my mind.

“Kids! Let’s have a competition” I immediately wonder if they understood what I just said.

“Let’s build the tallest building!” I said.
“Quick quick! Let’s see who can build the tallest building!” My hubby chipped in. His tummy rumbling.

“Whoever build the tallest building will get…. CANDY!” I declared.
“Haha!” I laughed and my hubby laughed too.

That was the best reward any kid wanted. They zoomed off and started their little project. And we zoomed off back to our lunch.

Who’s the champion? They both got candies for their effort and we both got our lunch!

“Let’s build an animal!” I tired my luck again.

Russ walked away without even looking at me. He wandered off to do something else more ‘fun’.

Kay ran towards the blocks and started building. Here’s her second project. Can you tell what animal that is?

Kay’s First Drawing

mouseonhouse — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:44:00 +0000

“Who is this?” I wonder who is Kay drawing this time.

“Russ!” Kay declared. Sometimes, she will say the picture is daddy. Sometimes, it’s mummy or anyone else in the family.

Match it!

mouseonhouse — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:50:00 +0000

This book is really great! Most of the worksheets are designed by a Japanese lecturer. It is then adopted by the Chinese and printed in China. Haha! I LOVE China.

Kay had lots of fun. She can’t take her hands off the book and can finish 7 worksheets in a row!

The worksheets are very ‘kumon’ style. Bright colours, cute pictures and comes with interesting topics and objectives. These kept both the kids interested and excited. I will be showing more of these worksheets.

Let’s have fun! Woohoo!

mouseonhouse — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:35:00 +0000

“Do you like mummy to be home?” I asked Kay. She gave me a blank look.

We were preparing to go home after a day at Ikea.

“Mummy can bring you out when mummy is not working” I added.

“I like mummy to bring us out! Haha! ” Kay said happily while sipping on her soda.

I was hoping she will pester me to be home more often. But apparently, Kay cannot make that connection yet. Haha!

My colleagues reminded me about our childcare leave. Since I have not utilised any, I decided to take a short break and bring the kids out for some fun.

Childcare Leave Day 1
6/11/08, Thursday

Visit to the Zoo
We visited the zoo with my colleagues and their kids.

Poor man? Look again!

Childcare Leave Day 2
7/11/08, Friday
Karaoke and Lunch at KBox
Kay sang so much I had to fight with her for the mic.
Russ refused to sing that day.

Day 3
8/11/08, Sat
Playroom at Ikea
Kay and Russ walked into the playroom together.
I felt so proud watching them walk in by themselves for the first time.
We watched them while they play. I wish I am a kid again!
Just in case you are wondering… these pictures are taken from Ikea website.
P.S. They are not my kids

Day 4
9/11/08, Sunday

Swiming with Daddy

(No Picture!)

I am really grateful for the childcare leave. The time spent with my kids is priceless. Watching them play just bring so much joy to my heart.

Right Brain Education

mouseonhouse — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:04:00 +0000

Right Brain Education is a method of activating both hemispheres of the brain to accelerate learning, activate photographic memory, promote speed reading and make early learning fun for both children and parents.

Right Brain Education focuses on accelerated early learning program inspired by Maria Montessori, Glenn Doman, Makodo Shichida, Tony Buzan and many others.

Pirate Attack!

mouseonhouse — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:15:00 +0000

Russ fell in love with ‘Mask’. He insisted on holding the book since we borrowed it from the library. The book is half as big as him. He struggled as he walk with the book in one hand. At home, he insisted my hubby read the book to him over and over again. He just could not get enough of the book.

The next morning, I could see all my hubby wanted was to have a peaceful Sunday morning in front of the TV without having to read the book again.

“Daddy, read Mask!” Russ shouted and jumped.
“Read Mask!”
“Mask!”
“Daddy, come down!” he pestered his dad.

I felt a little lucky that I was making lunch that Sunday morning. My hubby gave in and read to my son again.

Pirate! Pirate! Pirate!” Russ chants.

The Project!
That afternoon, my hubby gathered some art material and declared that the kids and him would be making mask. I was surprised. Didn’t he had enough of that book?

The mask making material

The Product!
They finally finished their mask with lots of help from my hubby and myself. They were excited about the mask, wore them, fashioned them infront of the mirror. Kay Giggled. Russ laughed and they both run around with their mask on.

My hubby and I laugh too. At their sillines, our beautiful day and the job well done.

Pirate and Princess