First day of school: SY 2010 - 2011

It was Griffin's first day of school yesterday as a Prep student. They had an open house so we were at his classroom till around 12:30 pm. He now brings a large trolley bag. It is quite heavy but at least it has wheels so he just has to pull it. Unlike last school year, when they had to carry their bags on their shoulders. When we arrived the school's vicinity, there were grade 1 students going home since they had half day classes today. Griffin said, with his hands together, " Please, I don't want to be in Grade 1." I asked him why and he said, "I can't wake up early.". That is truly a problem, because I can't even make him get up at 9 am what more if he has to get up at 6 am. I'll
just have to figure a way next year. Maybe homeschooling could be an option. No more travel time to school. As for this year, I am really glad that Griffin can understand and speak Filipino already. He's not that good but at least he's losing the accent when he speaks Filipino. When we picked him up he said he had so much fun running and playing in the playground.

Trip to Manila Ocean Park

Griffin had his first trip to Manila Ocean Park last thursday. He had fun looking at the fish, touching the starfish, having his feet nibbled by fish at the fish spa. He did not get his feet in the water immediately because he was still reading the story about the doctor fish on the walls. He said it tickled when the fish started nibbling on his feet. Of course, we went to the souvenir shop where he got a clown fish stuff toy, some 3D cards, a glitter globe and sea creatures window decal. After having lunch at Chow King, we went to see skin and bones of different animals like a bear, goat, camel, etc. Then we went to see the dancing jellyfish. He said he liked the song the jellyfish were dancing to. He had fun and wanted to go back again although later that night he said he liked the Ocean Park in Hong Kong better. Maybe next year, we might go to Hong Kong when Hailey's 2 years old already.

Hailey's teeth

Hailey's third tooth has erupted from her gums last tuesday. Her gums are all bulging, her teeth are ready to come out. She has been sick for a couple of days now. I hope she gets better already.