Seeing the Real Mazda RX-8

When we went to the bookstore, I was surprised by the type of magazine that Timmy chose. He chose this!

I thought: A 5 year old boy chose a car magazine? Oh well, boys will always be boys.

Apparently, there's an article about Mazda RX-8.
And...Timmy has a miniature of it, which coincidentally has the same color.

On 23rd January 2011, Senayan City held the Mazda exhibition. We had the opportunity to see the real Mazda Rx-8.

Our boy was super duper happy.

See and feel the interior...

They read the specification together...
Followed by a test drive of Mazda 2. Yippee!
For my other post on "Need for Speed" click here and here.

And oh! We found this! Ninety years of Mazda, since 1930s till now. Interesting!

The power of peers

The power of peers
by Sarah Henry


Highlights
Friendly feedback
A matter of choice
Positive peer pressure
Not-so-positive peer pressure
What to watch out for

Making friends is an important mission for your 5-year-old, as he increasingly separates from the family and broadens his horizons with the larger social circle that kindergarten brings. At this age, having social relationships is a truly gratifying experience. Your 5-year-old will take pride in telling you, "I like him. He's my friend." You'll also start seeing a shift in your child's allegiance away from you and the family and toward his peers, who he'll spend more time with than ever before. Your child may also start to believe that information he gets from his playmates is the indisputable truth, even if it's not.

Friendly feedback

Five-year-olds learn a lot about themselves from the feedback they get from friends, and other kids' reactions play a significant role in their developing self-image. If his classmates comment on how well he catches a ball, for instance, he may think he's athletic. Or if other kids laugh at his jokes, he may decide he's funny. In other words, he'll start to develop a more complex idea of who he is from his encounters with peers. If his peers accept him, he'll feel full of self-worth. If his peers reject or ridicule him, however, his self-esteem may plummet.
A matter of choice

At this age, children find their own friends. They often pick pals with similar traits, patterns of play, interests, activities, or hobbies. Don't force a friendship if the chemistry isn't there. As with adults, not every child's temperament, personality, or style clicks with every other 5-year-old.

Don't be overly concerned about how many friends your child has or whether or not he's popular. Some kids are happy to spend a lot of time with one best friend; other, more gregarious souls thrive on having many good buddies. As long as the friends have a positive influence on each other, stay out of it, says Denver-based pediatrician Edward Goldson, a member of the American Academy of Pediatric's committee on the psychosocial aspects of child and family health. "If you want your child to establish good peer relationships, then your job is simply to protect, observe, and let them flourish."

Positive peer pressure

Five-year-olds will make a concerted effort to share, please their playmates, and resolve conflicts on their own. If your child wants to play with his buddy's skateboard, for instance, he and his friend will find a way to take turns that they can both accept. Peers can also encourage, support, and challenge each other to try harder in school, sports, and artistic avenues. If your child's best buddy is a bookworm, his enthusiasm for reading may be all your child needs to get hooked on books. Similarly, your child may strive a little harder on the playing field if he wants to emulate a friend who's a standout at soccer.

Not-so-positive peer pressure

When your child reaches kindergarten, his desire to be accepted by his peer group may lead to dangerous or antisocial behavior. "If I don't draw on the desk with my friends, they won't like me," he might reason. While you can't choose whom your child picks as friends, you can point out when peers are encouraging him to act in a way that isn't true to his nature. Then, rather than telling him what to do, ask him questions about this peer predicament to help him figure out a solution on his own.

Resist the urge to banish a bad egg from your child's social circle. Most children won't respond well if you tell them not to spend time with someone they consider a good friend. Instead, encourage your child's friendships with other kids whose behavior, values, and interests meet with your approval. Invite these children to your home or to accompany you on organized activities with your child.

When the opportunity arises, let your child know in a calm, reasonable tone what concerns you about his difficult playmates. Focus on specific behaviors (why Billy's bullying bothers you or why Tommy's troublemaker tendencies tick you off) rather than criticizing the child's character. Don't forbid him from hanging out with these pals, but do let him know what the consequences will be if he engages in their unacceptable behavior. That way, you can bolster your child's self-esteem by showing that you trust him to take responsibility for his actions and make the right decisions.

What to watch out for

If your child truly has no friends (particularly if he says he's lonely, feels socially inadequate, or has low self-esteem) it may be cause for concern. Your child could have trouble making friends for a whole host of reasons. He may be shy or overly aggressive, or have a speech impediment or poor gross motor skills, which could limit his ability to participate in games. In a subtle, non-intrusive manner, try to find out why your child doesn't have pals. If he senses you're anxious about the situation, he may withdraw or deny that he has a problem. Calmly ask him questions such as, "Are there children at school whom you would like to be friends with?" and "Are you worried about what the other kids think of you?"

Casually observe your child in action with his peers, talk with his teachers, and then — equipped with this information — sit down with your child to chat about any difficulties he has finding friends. Together, map out a plan he can follow that may make it easier for him to succeed socially. Suggest that he invite someone over who he'd like to be a friend. Or point out your child's strengths — his passion for painting, for example — and help him find opportunities to meet other children with the same interest, such as at an art class.

If your efforts to help your child aren't successful and he continues to have problems making friends, seek help from his pediatrician or a child psychologist. Although this can be a difficult and painful process for parents and children alike, once a child gains the confidence and tools he needs to get along with his peers, he'll reap the rewards and experience the joys of true friendship.

Ten ways to build your child's self-esteem

Ten ways to build your child's self-esteem
by Sarah Henry


Nurturing your kindergartner's self-esteem may seem like a hefty responsibility. After all, a feeling of self-worth lays the foundation for your kindergartner's future as she sets out to try new things on her own. "Self-esteem comes from having a sense of belonging, believing that we're capable, and knowing our contributions are valued and worthwhile," says California family therapist Jane Nelsen, co-author of the Positive Discipline series.

"As any parent knows, self-esteem is a fleeting experience," says Nelsen. "Sometimes we feel good about ourselves and sometimes we don't. What we are really trying to teach our kids are life skills like resiliency." Your goal as a parent is to ensure that your child develops pride and self-respect — in herself and in her cultural roots — as well as faith in her ability to handle life's challenges (for a 5-year-old that may mean standing on one foot for several seconds).

Here are ten simple strategies to help you help boost your child's self-esteem:

Give unconditional love. A child's self-esteem flourishes with the kind of no-strings-attached devotion that says, "I love you, no matter who you are or what you do." Your child benefits the most when you accept her for who she is regardless of her strengths, difficulties, temperament, or abilities. So lavish her with love. Give her plenty of cuddles, kisses, and pats on the shoulder. And don't forget to tell her how much you love her. When you do have to correct your child, make it clear that it's her behavior — not her — that's unacceptable. Instead of saying, "You're a naughty girl! Why can't you be good?" Say, "Pushing Nina isn't nice. It can hurt. Please don't push."

Pay attention. Carve out time to give your kindergartner your undivided attention — this can do wonders for a child's self-worth because it sends the message that you think she's important and valuable. And it doesn't have to take a lot of time. Stop flicking through the mail if she's trying to talk with you or turning off the TV long enough to answer a question. Make eye contact so it's clear that you're really listening to what she's saying. When you're strapped for time, you can let your child know without ignoring her needs. Say, "Tell me all about what you did at school, and then when you're finished I'll need to make our dinner."

Teach limits. Establish a few reasonable rules for your kindergartner and, when appropriate, ask for her input when you make or update the rules. For instance, if you tell your child she has to wear her helmet when she rides her bike in the driveway, don't let her go without it at a friend's house. Knowing that certain family rules are set in stone will help her feel more secure. It may take constant repetition on your part, but she'll start to live by your expectations soon enough. Just be clear and consistent and show her that you trust her and expect her to do the right thing.

Support healthy risks. Encourage your child to explore something unknown, such as trying a different food, finding a best pal, or riding a bike. Though there's always the possibility of failure, without risk there's little opportunity for success. So let your child safely experiment, and resist the urge to intervene. For instance, try not to "rescue" her if she's showing mild frustration over trying to shoot her basketball into her kid-sized hoop. Even jumping in to say, "I'll help you" can foster dependence and diminish your child's confidence. You'll build her self-esteem by balancing your need to protect her with her need to tackle new tasks.

Let mistakes happen. The flip side, of course, of having choices and taking risks is that sometimes your child is bound to make mistakes. These are valuable lessons for your child's confidence. So if your child breaks a beloved toy through rough handling, help her fix it and encourage her to think about what she might do differently next time. That way her self-esteem won't sag and she'll understand that it's okay to make mistakes sometimes. When you goof up yourself, admit it, says Daniel Meier, assistant professor of elementary education at San Francisco State University. Acknowledging and recovering from your mistakes sends a powerful message to your child — it makes it easier for your child to accept her own struggles.

Celebrate the positive. Everyone responds well to encouragement, so make an effort to acknowledge the good things your child does every day within her earshot. For instance, tell her dad, "Julia helped cook dinner." She'll get to bask in the glow of your praise and her dad's heartening response. And be specific. Instead of saying "Good job," say, "Thank you for waiting so patiently in line at the grocery store." This will enhance her sense of accomplishment and self-worth and let her know exactly what she did right.

Listen well. If your child needs to talk, stop and listen to what she has to say. She needs to know that her thoughts, feelings, desires, and opinions matter. Help her get comfortable with her emotions by labeling them. Say, "I know you're sad because we have to go home now." By accepting her emotions without judgment you validate her feelings and show that you value what she has to say. If you share your own feelings ("I'm excited about going to the zoo"), she'll gain confidence in expressing her own.

Resist comparisons. Comments such as "Why can't you be more like your sister?" or "Why can't you be nice like Makayla?" will just remind your child of her difficulties in a way that fosters shame, envy, and competition. Even positive comparisons such as "You're the best player" are potentially damaging because a child can find it hard to live up to this image. If you let your child know you appreciate her for the unique individual she is, she'll be more likely to value herself too.

Offer empathy. If your child begins to compare herself unfavorably to her siblings or peers ("Why can't I read as well as Maia?") show her empathy and then emphasize one of her strengths. For instance, say, "You're right, Maia does read well. And you're a great singer." This approach can help your child learn that we all have strengths and weaknesses, and that she doesn't have to be perfect to feel good about herself.

Provide encouragement. Every child needs the kind of support from loved ones that signals, "I believe in you. I see your effort. Keep going!" Encouragement means acknowledging progress — not just rewarding achievement. So if your kindergartner is struggling to sound out words, say: "You're trying very hard and you almost have it!" instead of "Not like that. Let me show you."

There's a difference between praise and encouragement. One rewards the task while the other rewards the person. ("You did it!" rather than "I'm proud of you!") Praise can make a child feel that she's only "good" if she does something perfectly. Encouragement, on the other hand, acknowledges the effort. "Tell me about your drawing. I see that you like purple" is more helpful than saying, "That's the most beautiful picture I've ever seen." Too much praise can sap self-esteem because it can create pressure to perform and set up a continual need for approval from others. So dole out the praise judiciously and offer encouragement liberally; it will help your child grow up to feel good about herself

Teasing: How to nip it in the bud

Teasing: How to nip it in the bud
by Karen Miles and Bonnie Monte


Highlights
Why kindergartners tease
What to do when your kindergartner gets teased
What to do when your kindergartner teases
Why kindergartners tease

Like it or not, teasing is a fact of life — or at least of life before adulthood. Sooner or later, all kids learn that words can be powerful — and as you've probably found, this is likely to happen sooner rather than later.

Right now, your kindergartner's exploring social situations and peer relationships. Unfortunately, his social skills aren't always up to snuff. Your youngster may tell another child, "You're not my best friend anymore," or "You wear ugly shoes," for instance, because he hasn't yet developed the complex communication skills he needs to be tactful, says Debbie Glasser Schenck, the director of Family Support Services at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He might even taunt a pal with, "You're stupid!" when what he really means is that his feelings were hurt when his friend spent recess with someone else. Kindergartners may blurt out generic taunts, like "stupidhead" or "dummy," but they also tend to zero in on particular attributes, such as wearing glasses or sporting a few extra pounds. And they often use teasing to define social groups ("Nyah-nyah, you can't play with us!").

Your 5-year-old may also tease because it's the way he's been taught — however inadvertently — to relate to others. If his family, peers, siblings, or favorite television shows model sarcasm, put-downs, and lack of respect as normal, acceptable behavior, it's no surprise that he mimics it. And most kindergartners find themselves on both ends of teasing — the teaser and the teased — at one time or another.

What to do when your kindergartner gets teased

You can't do much to prevent other kids from teasing your child, but you can teach him how to cope with biting comments:

Feel his pain.
Acknowledge that it hurts to be teased. Let your kindergartner know that you understand — "It makes you feel mad when Jonathan calls you a baby, doesn't it?" — and suggest that he tell Jonathan that he hurt his feelings. Also encourage him to play with kids who are nice to him and who make him feel good.

Coach him. Tell your 5-year-old that while he can't control what other kids say, he can decide how he wants to react. Ask him if he has ideas about how to deal with the teasing, and explain that he has a number of options. You might try some role playing — with you playing your kindergartner and him acting as his tormentor. If he says, "You can't sit with me at lunch. You're too dumb!" for instance, you might reply, "I am not dumb, and I have other friends I'm going to sit with today." Or you could teach him to deprive a bully of the response he's seeking. If teasing doesn't get a rise out of your youngster, then it won't allow his tormentor to feel powerful or to have fun at your child's expense. Your preschooler can either focus on whatever activity he was involved in when the teasing started, or simply walk away.

Teach him to ask for help. It takes a lot of maturity to let teasing roll off your back, so don't expect a stiff upper lip from your kindergartner. If he's really upset about being teased at school — especially if it's relentless — he (and you) need to talk to his teacher about the situation. "A teacher can support your child in the classroom by promoting positive social skills and helping him develop a broad range of friendships," says Schenck. If he's having a particularly challenging time because of the teasing, seek professional support.

Don't practice what you're preaching against. Perhaps the teasing that so upsets your kindergartner doesn't come from playmates, but from you — and you may not even realize it. Affectionate joshing is a wonderful way to nurture a sense of humor, but let your child be the guide. If he doesn't react well, perhaps the subject matter has hit a nerve. So don't joke with him about an issue he's struggling with, such being afraid of the dark or overcoming a nervous stutter — which will only shame him. And never be harsh: No name-calling or snickering allowed. Perhaps the most important rule is not to razz your child in public. Calling him "my little piggy" or "pudding face" in front of his pals is guaranteed to make him cringe. By observing limits when you tease, you'll show your child how to clown around in a way that doesn't hurt people.

What to do when your kindergartner teases

Don't overreact. Although it upsets you to hear taunts escape your child's lips, keep your cool and resist the urge to cut him down to size. Remember, he's probably looking for a reaction. "You may inadvertently reinforce teasing by overreacting to the words you hear," says Schenck. Respond by calmly letting him know that using hurtful words bruises others' feelings, and by reminding him how it feels to be excluded or teased by others.

Emphasize empathy. Whatever the reason for his taunts, talking to your 5-year-old about the effects of his behavior helps him put himself in another person's shoes. So remind your kindergartner that he'd feel bad if someone said he was too loud or too short, for instance. Let him know that it's fine to notice when someone looks different, but it's not okay to mention it within their earshot. Stress that how a person looks doesn't indicate anything about who they are. And be sure to refrain from making negative comments yourself about another person's appearance.

Reduce the rivalry at the root of the teasing. If your kindergartner's teasing his sister, it may not mean that he's angry or upset with her, merely that he wants more of your attention. To discourage his taunts, make sure your firstborn has plenty of one-on-one time with you. If he's picking on his baby sister, for instance, try to turn that around by enlisting his help in caring for her instead. Remind him that he's a big kid who knows games he can teach her. Talk about what he liked as a baby — playing peekaboo or hearing a silly song — and encourage him to entertain his sibling the same way. Being able to make her laugh will make him feel useful and important, and not feeling that way is probably what was behind his teasing in the first place.

Post Office

During the old days, I enjoyed writing and receiving letters from family and friends. Especially when I was away from home.

These days, technology has replaced the old-fashion way of writing letters. We write emails instead...letters received within seconds.
Post office's role become less significant.

But receiving either letters, post-cards or gift still feels good.
I still love it.

We thought of introducing post-office to Timmy.
Got him to give the letter to the postman, got it weighed, paste the stamp and paid!

"Saya mau kirim surat Pak. Berapa harga perangkonya?"

"Sebentar ya...ditimbang dulu," said the postman.
Happy face for mailing the answers for the Sudoku contest.

Affixed the stamp.

Paid the stamp.

"Ini kembalinya Dek," said the postman.

Yay! Mail sent!
Photos were taken on 27th January 2011.

10 Tips for Raising a Well-Rounded Boy

I read the following article and would like to share it with you. :)

10 tips for raising a well-rounded boy
by Chris Woolston


Highlights
1. Give him some responsibility.
2. Let him show his emotions.
3. Give him plenty of physical affection.
4. Don't try to shut down his high-revving engine.
5. Don't worry if he isn't acting "masculine" enough.
6. Give him chances to polish his social skills.
7. Make music part of his life.
8. Encourage his interests, even if they aren't "boy" activities.
9. Get involved at school.
10. Praise the positive.

Raising a thoughtful, well-rounded son can be a challenge. Some boys are slow to pick up social graces, more interested in video games or Pokémon than people. Some are boisterous to the point where they have a hard time focusing.
No matter what your son is like, we have 10 effective ways to nudge him toward becoming a happy, well-rounded person.

1. Give him some responsibility.

Following directions and finishing tasks are skills that are often slow to develop in boys. Practice helps. Ask your preschooler to bring you a spoon so you can stir the cookies. Assign your grade-schooler a regular task to help take care of a pet.
A sense of responsibility will serve him well in school – and your home life will run more smoothly, too.

2. Let him show his emotions.

Even in these enlightened times, boys are often expected to stifle their tears and swallow their anger while girls are allowed more free rein with their emotions. When your son gets upset, let him express himself, as long as he isn't being destructive or completely out of control.
Then, once he's regained control of his emotions, you can talk to him about what he's feeling and why. Help him label his feelings, whether it's hurt or sad or angry.

3. Give him plenty of physical affection.

Studies have observed that moms and dads have less physical contact with boys than with girls, a trend that starts in toddlerhood. But girls aren't the only ones who need to be held and cuddled. Hugs from Mom and Dad will help your son feel safe and secure.
As boys get older, they're likely to shy away from hugs and kisses from parents, especially when friends are around. But even if they say they don't want it, they still need affection just as much. So you may need to give your son touches and hugs in ways that are a bit more sneaky – a quick hug when no one is around, a rub on the back while working together in the kitchen.

4. Don't try to shut down his high-revving engine.

Boys tend to have a lot of energy, which can get pent-up if they don't have enough chances to run, climb, and blow off steam. Just be sure to remind your son that there are times and places – the classroom, for example – where he'll need to shift to a lower gear.
5. Don't worry if he isn't acting "masculine" enough.

Even tough-guy fathers have a nurturing side. (The good ones, at least.) A little boy who likes to cuddle his stuffed animals is developing skills that will serve him well in adulthood.

6. Give him chances to polish his social skills.

Most boys don’t form close intimate friendships as easily as girls. They're more likely to play in groups and jockey for leadership. Help your son strengthen one-on-one friendships by arranging playdates for him, and encouraging him to share his toys, use his good manners, and generally play nice.

7. Make music part of his life.

Practicing an instrument can give your son a valuable sense of accomplishment. Studies suggest that music lessons can also sharpen a young child's thinking skills and improve his memory.
If group activities are more your boy's thing, a children's chorus can be a fun musical activity. Another advantage: Choruses practice together, so you won't have to enforce practice time at home too often. Taking him to concerts or musical theater is another option, if he's willing.

8. Encourage his interests, even if they aren't "boy" activities.

If your son wants to take dance lessons, his friends may tease him, which can be hard to deal with. But if you instill a strong sense of self in your son and encourage him to accept other people's differences, it'll be easier for him to deal with any teasing that comes from being "different."
So, if he wants to take dance lessons, let him. Besides, next year he may very well want to play baseball instead.

9. Get involved at school.

Talk with your son's teacher regularly to find out his classroom strengths and weaknesses. Let her know, too, what you think his strengths are. Monitor his homework (without doing the work yourself), and encourage him to read or at least listen to a story at least once a day.

10. Praise the positive.

"Boy" behavior, even when it's age-appropriate, can be hard for adults to deal with – and boys get plenty of correcting, reprimanding, and scolding in school and at home as a result. Parents of girls often complain that boys get all the attention in the classroom, but (at least at early ages), much of that attention is negative.
What can you do? Whenever possible, try to catch your son "being good." Let him know that you appreciate his efforts to gain self-control and channel his energy into activities that are constructive and rewarding.

Back to Nature - Insect's House and Mushroom

Looking at Benny and Timmy play together always provides me with a happy and content feeling.

The picture below was taken when Timmy helped Benny to pump the bicycle tire, before the two of them cycled together to the nearby park.

"Papa...lift me up please..." Ready, steady, go! Up! Yippee!

It was a fun afternoon, when we encountered insect's house.
Me: "Tim! Look insect's house!
(That's Timmy's finger on the photo! hahahaha). His index finger could poke right in.
We doubt that it's an ant's house, because ant's house are not normally that big.
Perhaps that belongs to crickets.

Tim: "Ok, what will happen if I close the door?"
Me: "They couldn't come in and out. Perhaps they will need to dig it again."

Me: Tim! Hey! Look! There's mushroom.
Tim: "Papa, look there's a mushroom!"
I like his wide happy smile on this photo.

A simple wonderful afternoon...

Blowing Bubbles

One afternoon Timmy played 'blowing bubbles'.

I like how he brought the bubble bottle and visited our neighbor's house one by one. Blew it in front of the kids...and the other kids would chase the buble.

Then he moved on to the next neighbor's house. Blew it in front of the kid, let the girl chased it, blew several times and moved on again. Hehehehe...

Then he went accross the road to another neighbor's house and found other friends.
They gathered and played together.

Tim...I want you to know that I like it very much when you play with other friends, share with them and have fun together!

Chinese New Year

It was early in the morning, on the Chinese New Year day, when I wrapped the Angpao.
While I was half way doing it, Timmy woke up and asked me: "Mom, what game are you playing?"
Hahaha...he thought it was a game!

I told him what I did and asked whether he wanted to help me.
So, he did helped me fold the money and put it into the angpao.

Explained to him the denomination of the money...Rp. 20,000 and Rp. 50,000.
Me: "If we want to make Rp. 100,000, how many Rp. 20,000 do we need?"
Tim: counted it one by one..."twenty thousand, fourty thousand, sixty thousand, eighty thousand, one hundred thousand!!"
Me: "Good, so we need 5. How about if we use Rp. 50,000? How many do we need?"
Tim: "fifty thousand, one hundred thousand. Two!"

Then he found the big angpao and filled it with Rp. 20,000.
Tim:"Mom, there is still space! I can fill it with another. Let's add Rp. 50,000."
Me: "Oh...so that makes Rp. 70,000."
Tim: "I will add another Rp. 20,000. So, this angpao is Rp. 90,000. Mom, later this angpao is for me ya...."

Timmy has been hunting and waiting to buy Lexus miniature car...For a blog post about this, click here.
With each good behaviour, he earned a stamp. Each stamp worth Rp. 500,-. Every 5 stamps, I rewarded him with a sticker of his choice and gave him the money.
So far, he has earned Rp. 18,000.

When we were in the car, he asked me: "Mom, how much is 90 + 18?"
Me: "108."
Tim: "Oh...so my money is Rp. 108,000."
Tim: "Mom, how much is 39,500 + 39,500+ 39,500?"
Me: "118,500."
Tim: "Oh, so my money is not enough. If I have Rp. 120,000, then I will be able to buy 3 cars. 2 for me and 1 for Papa."

Timmy wanted to use his Angpao money to buy 1 car for Papa.
He really let Benny choose the type of car that Benny wanted.
Benny told him that he wanted Porsche Carrera GT and then purposely changed his mind to Mercedes SLK 350 Class. Timmy really didn't mind when Benny changed his mind. It was totally up to Benny.
That's sweet of him. :)

In the morning, we went to my grandma's place. By the time we wanted to go home, I asked Timmy to say goodbye to his great grandma. "Athai, ngai oi con e."
From there, we headed to my uncle's house for gathering with my dad's sides of family.
Timmy asked "Mom, where are we going?"
Me: "We are going to your grand uncle's place."
Tim: Mom, but I said 'Ngai oi con e' at great grandma's place. That means that we are going home. (He really wanted to go to the toystore and buy his car already!) hahahaha...

By the time we were done, we headed to the Mall, where Benny and Timmy went to the toy store while I went to the supermarket for quick grocery shopping.
The store keeper could recognize Timmy already. Since he went there often and checked his stock of his 'wished for Lexus' to see whether it's still available or not. :) But this time, he really buy it! Yeay!

Benny told me that Timmy was determined to get the red Lexus IS300 and metallic blue Mercedes CL500. He then helped Benny to find his Mercedes SLK350 Class. "Papa, this is your Mercedes. We can't find the silver one. How about the red one instead? Red is good too."

Then, Timmy proudly walked towards the cashier and paid!

Flying the Kite

Last 10th of January 2011, we played the kite together.

Up and away!

Back to Nature - Geese Feeding Time

It was a coincident when we passed by the geese feeding time.
My first time in watching this. :)
What I found interesting was the geese seemed to know that their meal time is coming!
They kept making the 'quack ngook' sound.
Once the man put the food inside the fence, the geese quickly encircled it.

Another interesting fact was that after the geese has finished their meals, they would find the soil and ate some if it. Perhaps it would helped their digestion system. I noticed several geese did this.

It was an interesting encounter indeed! :)

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