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2015 Sawtelle 年現状

plan for the dsy

jj taking responsibility for planning his day out. most important things are hockey and Pokémon cards oh santa letter too!

jj is a planner

jj and a bunch of pico friends are going to see the long awaited Big Hero 6 this Sat.  members include Jackson,  Shane, Jordan P. and perhaps Justin. JJ got his buddies together @ school today and  put a plan together for the event including schedule and dining options!  Brilliant!  So proud of him. 

abc academy not too bad

picked jay up from abc @655pm. He had been there since 3pm for enrichment. He used call it the murder academy for the enrichment was challenging @ 5th grade level.  mum and dad both feeling a little sorry recently but we know it's necessary.
today,  Jay told me about the new math concept he learned @ abc and he was pleased with the new knowledge.  He is getting his appetite for challenge addressed after school.  He said if only the place were better, it would be perfect! !!. Shocked to hear it. He has grown to sort of like this place! !!

First game first score

jj played his first pee wee game today. He scored one goal and tied the game for his team. It was a break away and he scored against Baker (goalie) by getting the puck through his legs right before Baker could do his butterfly.  well done. 

attractive

jj, dylan, dada in a car to tennis court.  jj and d chatting about their new class mates.  jj said he got reseated and was surrounded by girls. then jj said - I am attractive,  the girls keep talking to me. Dylan replied- u meant the girls were cute.  to which jj said- no, it's me who is attractive!

Welcome home mama

JJ 's msg to mom after a month's absence in April 2014 for ism training. 

Smart friends

Friend conversation over dinner. Daddy said "I like to have smart people to be my friends " jJ went " I don't mean to be rude,  but why would they want to hv dump (ie u, daddy)  people as friends? 
Daddy had to think quick with this response - people r smart @ different things and we complement each other.  JJ agreed!  Whew!

Right back at u

One of jj's classmates said "u r still 8" , that sucks! ". JJ said " but I am taller than u". End of conversation .. our quiet and reserved baby can dish it out when needed.

Olympic hockey team cards

Hand created by aspiring hockey star,  jJ.

Jay knows a lot about college

Jay spent a few HR with ur neighbor,  Clive Teresa Kai, few days ago. Teresa just texted me about how much he knew about universities. Been talking a lot them at home. He knows all the ivies and the other top ones. His current dream is to play ice hockey for Stanford.  Gotta aim high. 

New 3/4 Violin

Just picked up a new rental from Meltzer 's in Glendale.  Nicer than the previous one and costs 2x more. JJ likes it.  So does teacher,  Karin.  Need to get ready for 5/17 recital.  Solo on Introduction and polonaise by Boulevard and a duet w/Bae Kim.  Jay's been practicing his duet piece timing hard. He knows it's important. 

Friends

JJ started eating lunch with Dylan after Spring Break.  Used to do it with Jackson and Shane.  Dylan is a good friend too and move to Stevenson Elementary next year.  D's parents both from HK. They live just a few doors down. Dylan is a kind kid. Looks out for Jay.  Jay's still friends with his fellow third graders too -Shane Jackson Billy Solomon. 

Old pic from Sunshine pre-K

JJ found this pic taken by his pre-K teacher @ Sunshine when he was almost 5.  The girl was Shannon. JJ was too embarrassed to show it and wanted to throw it away.  So daddy will keep it for him instead. 

Jay gets Churchill

JJ and I read about a quote from Churchhill -Sometimes doing your best is not enough,  sometimes you must do what's required.  We have been talking about this on and off. Tonight during his violin practice,  he keeps practising a song until it is satisfactory.  After finishing one of his songs,  he said - when you are practising your best,  your best will get higher and it will turn into what's required!  Brilliant!  Pretty deep! Daddy needed to ponder on that one. Made daddy proud!

March 28 2014 Mommy's report card

Mommy's work evaluated by JJ.
Grammar -2nd grade grammar workbook.
Music - education provided to jJ
Math - 2nd grade math work book
Language - 2nd grade language workbook.
Mama,  ganbaranakeba narimasen yo!

Music theory exam level 4 violin

Been coaching jJ on his theory.  Must admit he's much better than I was when I was 8. Picks up quick
Occasional mishaps due to his quintessential sloppiness. Been getting better @catching them in his checking.  Good progress. Proud of him.

Japanese speech

Yesterday jJ did his nihongo speech on ice hockey.  Smooth with gd intonation and accent. Very Japanese like.   A bit robotic but overall very nice.  He always exceeds even high expectations from dad. 

Hand ball 4 vs 1

Nice day @ Richard rioux park. Jay played tennis with daddy.  Been over a yr but Jay's strokes actually improved!  While heading over to play hand ball after tennis,  2 girls beat us to the court.  Daddy jokingly said " oops, why don't u ask them if h can play with them? "   To daddy's surprise,  Jay just walked into the court and did just that. He kept playing and winning. The girls didn't seem to mind. 2 more girls joined in,  it ended up 4 vs 1.