JJ said to Daddy today - " I think Shannon whines too much"
Dadd asked - "Oh, what does she whine about?"
Reply - " I don't know. It's just her style!"
Saturday, July 17, 2010
How JJ feels about his female friend
JJ said to Daddy today - " I think Shannon whines too much"
Dadd asked - "Oh, what does she whine about?"
Reply - " I don't know. It's just her style!"
Sunday, April 25, 2010
First piano lesson
Today JJ had his first piano lesson w/Karin, russian trained teacher covering piano and violin.
We decided to switch from violin to piano for now to get him a good music foundation so it's easier for him to move over to violin when he turns 6 which according to Karin is the typical starting age.
Mum and I went w/him. The teacher thought 4 was probably a little to young but JJ was almost 5 so it's ok. Teacher seemed to love east asian students. may be they take it more seriously and practise more.
She tried rhythmic clapping with JJ who did ok not too great. JJ was still confusing left and right hands. She introduced the finger sequence (1st, 2nd, ...) and beat -duration of a note. Also, talked about right hand and left hand notes. Hah JJ draw some notes in a music workboard and play a few notes while counting beats.
JJ seemed to like it but we asked him.
Mum practised w/JJ after dinnner. He seems to be into it. Hope it lasts.
We decided to switch from violin to piano for now to get him a good music foundation so it's easier for him to move over to violin when he turns 6 which according to Karin is the typical starting age.
Mum and I went w/him. The teacher thought 4 was probably a little to young but JJ was almost 5 so it's ok. Teacher seemed to love east asian students. may be they take it more seriously and practise more.
She tried rhythmic clapping with JJ who did ok not too great. JJ was still confusing left and right hands. She introduced the finger sequence (1st, 2nd, ...) and beat -duration of a note. Also, talked about right hand and left hand notes. Hah JJ draw some notes in a music workboard and play a few notes while counting beats.
JJ seemed to like it but we asked him.
Mum practised w/JJ after dinnner. He seems to be into it. Hope it lasts.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
I like West Virginia
April 3rd, 2010 - Duke vs West Virginia -Final 4 of NCCA Tourney
Watching w/JJ who said, " I like West Virginia". Daddy, a Duke fan of course, asked why? JJ's answer "I like their black shirt!". Go figure
Watching w/JJ who said, " I like West Virginia". Daddy, a Duke fan of course, asked why? JJ's answer "I like their black shirt!". Go figure
Sunday, March 28, 2010
JJ and basketball
Duke made it to the Final 4 today!
JJ watched a little of the game and got bored. He wanted to play instead of watching it. Went to "W" to buy a basketball w/JJ. Man, it was cheap. $4 rubber ball made in Vietnam. Good enough for us.
Went to Richard Rioux park. Nice and new basketball court. Big guys playing half court and so we joined some kids on the other side. JJ tried but was really too small to get the ball close to the hoop. He seemed to enjoy himself nevertheless.
Good for him to get used to other players and be more alert around the court.
Threw him a ball which hit him in the face. Cried a little. No big deal. Good to have get used to this. He was ok and boucned right back.
He enjoyed watching big guys play. He enjoyed having others around on the court. When the other kids left. he wanted to go too. He said " It's no fun if there are no other kids". Also, he kept asked for a hoop for kids so we'll have to get one for him.
JJ watched a little of the game and got bored. He wanted to play instead of watching it. Went to "W" to buy a basketball w/JJ. Man, it was cheap. $4 rubber ball made in Vietnam. Good enough for us.
Went to Richard Rioux park. Nice and new basketball court. Big guys playing half court and so we joined some kids on the other side. JJ tried but was really too small to get the ball close to the hoop. He seemed to enjoy himself nevertheless.
Good for him to get used to other players and be more alert around the court.
Threw him a ball which hit him in the face. Cried a little. No big deal. Good to have get used to this. He was ok and boucned right back.
He enjoyed watching big guys play. He enjoyed having others around on the court. When the other kids left. he wanted to go too. He said " It's no fun if there are no other kids". Also, he kept asked for a hoop for kids so we'll have to get one for him.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Great assessment - 95% percentile
Had our annual parent teacher meeting yesterday with Ms Tina @ Sunshine Preschool. Topic - JJ's development assessment. Mummy is back in Japan visiting her 90 yr old grandma who is on the brink ...
Great report on JJ who has mastered all but one area - speech. His enunciation needs work but the rest looks great. According to Tina who has a long history of teaching this age group and has a frame of reference tied to Legacy Academy (a priviate school with high academic standards serving K thru 6), JJ is probably in the 95% percentile academically - way above average.
Wow, daddy almost cried! So very proud of JJ. What an amazing kid!
May be magnet school is a distinct possibility...
Great report on JJ who has mastered all but one area - speech. His enunciation needs work but the rest looks great. According to Tina who has a long history of teaching this age group and has a frame of reference tied to Legacy Academy (a priviate school with high academic standards serving K thru 6), JJ is probably in the 95% percentile academically - way above average.
Wow, daddy almost cried! So very proud of JJ. What an amazing kid!
May be magnet school is a distinct possibility...
I am just a kid!
Daddy was trying to convince JJ to practise Taekwondo when JJ did not feel like doing so. Daddy said that getting to black belts would hard work and daily practice. JJ looked into daddy's eyes and in a sincere and serious tone said "But, I am just a KID!"
Monday, March 1, 2010
4yr old JJ at the bar
Met up with old friends for brunch at Hummus Bar and Grill in Tarzana last Sunday. Nice Israeli place famous for it's hummus and laffa bread. 4 adults and 1 JJ.
Upon arrival, JJ was seated on the outside near the aisle close to a bar.
It was a Israeli Halloween so the bartenders, waitors and waitresses were dressed up in costume. JJ was fascinated by the bartender and the action at the bar.
Before we knew it, he had relocated himself at the bar where there was nobody else but himself and the bartender, Arvi.
It was an interesting sight - his tiny stature (with his back facing us) alone at this big long bar hanging out with this bartender who was an extremely nice fellow and kept JJ entertained. Mum tried to tip him afterwards for "looking after" JJ and he refused. JJ had a great time, we got to have some adult time and the bartender was quite amused himself.
Is this a sign of things to come?
Upon arrival, JJ was seated on the outside near the aisle close to a bar.
It was a Israeli Halloween so the bartenders, waitors and waitresses were dressed up in costume. JJ was fascinated by the bartender and the action at the bar.
Before we knew it, he had relocated himself at the bar where there was nobody else but himself and the bartender, Arvi.
It was an interesting sight - his tiny stature (with his back facing us) alone at this big long bar hanging out with this bartender who was an extremely nice fellow and kept JJ entertained. Mum tried to tip him afterwards for "looking after" JJ and he refused. JJ had a great time, we got to have some adult time and the bartender was quite amused himself.
Is this a sign of things to come?
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