A conversation with my son

Here are my conversations with Ashraf which took place last week.

1) On the way home from school, we were waiting for the lift when an Indian construction worker came out from the lift.

Ashraf - Mama, where is that man going?

Me - I don't know, Ashraf. (frowning)... I don't care where he wants to go. (pause)...(must tell him not to be busybody)....Is he your uncle?

Ashraf - No.

Me - Is he your brother?

Ashraf - No

Me - Is he your father?

Ashraf - No

Me - then you do not have to bother where he's going? You don't need to know. He is just a stranger. Even if you know him, you don't have to know where he is going.

Ashraf - Mama, why you talked too much?

Me -

 

2) Fetched him from his Thinking program class and on the way home, he told me that his classmate could not find his brother, who was supposed to fetch him. He too did not know his home phone number.

Me - hmm..Do you know my handphone number?

Ashraf - No.

Me - Ok... now you must memorise my phone number... its 9325 XXXX...repeat.

Ashraf - 9325 XXXX

Me - again...

This went on for about 10 minutes.

Me - So tell me what is my phone number?

Ashraf - Are you old already? You cannot remember?

Me -

heheheheh... ini anak!!! Loyar buruk!

Happy Birthday to Ashraf & Ashfiq

We celebrated our two darling boys' birthdays on Saturday and Sunday.
My side of the family came on Saturday and hb's came on Sunday. It was a small families gathering but the kids sure love the gifts and the company.

Happy Birthday Ashraf. Happy Birthday Aaron Ashfiq. Love you soo much, babies. May Allah loves, protect and bless you always. May you grow up to be a righteous, humble, hardworking, patient, loving and filial sons. Amin.

Celebrating Ashraf & Aaron's Birthday

Start:	May 11, '08 10:00a
Location:	At home

Hb's side of the family will be coming for brunch.
Last two weeks' brunch was at our home and this week was supposed to be at my SIL place. Since we are celebrating the two babies' birthday we decided to hold the brunch at our place.
And this time... just like 2 weeks ago, the menu is Kampung style.
My FIL had missed our brunch last 2 weeks and hinted to us. He loves the kampung dishes that we prepare so tak nak kasi dia kempunan... its gonna be a masakan kampung again....

Malay Language Class - Bahasa Melayu for K1 and K2

Exponential Learning Hut is conducting a Malay Language Class for K1 and K2 students. If you are interested to enrol your child in the above-mentioned class, please call them at tel: 6781 8729 or visit their centre at Blk 472 Tampines St 44 #01-69 Singapore 510472.

Age group - K1 (5 yrs old)
Saturday : 2pm to 3.30pm
Fees : $80 per month
Material Fee : $10 per month

Age group - K2 (6 yrs old)
Saturday : 3.30pm to 5pm
Fees : $80 per month
Material Fee : $10 per month

Maximum capacity per class - 8 students

Curriculum for K1
- Fundamental level (pronunciation)
- Vocabulary Building
- Early Reader program
- Simple Sentence Structure

Curriculum for K2
- Advance level (pronunciation)
- Vocabulary Building
- Proficient Reader Program
- Expressions Writing Program

 If you are worried that you child is having problem with their Malay Language (I know I do), enrol them! Don't wait till Primary School, it would be difficult for them. Just like Amirul and Azirul... they are still having problems with Malay Language; even simple vocabulary.

For your information, Ashraf is already in Exponential Learning Hut's Integrated Montessori program. He is also in PCF but eversince he joined ELH, he improves a lot.... in his vocabulary, his sentence structure, his mathematics, his interactions with other kids and adults. He counts 1 to 10 and back again in Mandarin, write Chinese character and speaks Mandarin.

Now he is joining the Malay Language class and I bet he will speaks better Malay than me... in no time... heheh... InsyaAllah.

Psstt... I get nothing for promoting the centre hokayy!!! It's just that I like their teaching methods and the teachers are very dedicated.

Hb and I were initially sceptical when we first enrolled Ashraf in January when they first opened their centre near our house. We thought we would remove  him from the class after a month or two. Well.... now we must say that we are happy that we let Ashraf continue.

Say "MacDonalds" in one breath....

We went to hb's company Dinner and Dance on 22 Feb at Fort Canning Centre. We only took Azirul and Ashraf with us as Amirul had a choir performance at Victoria Theatre. The kids had a good time watching magic shows and played games. For the first time in hb's working life.... he won a lucky draw.... a $50 Takashimaya's shopping Voucher and this is the first time we go as a family...so I told him that next DnD, he must bring me.... "His lucky charm".. ahem...
Anyway, watch this video... Ashraf saying "Macdonalds" in one breath... it was funny....of course he didnt win...