Hyderabad trip and lost tooth

The boy had a good time in Hyderabad with IIR and DS last weekend. Played in the pool, ran around, bit of TV, ate decently, fought/became jealous with Ia and some tantrums. At the end of it he did not want to come back to Blr.

After a gap of 2 weeks he went to school yesterday and lost his first tooth. The already chipped tooth had started shaking in the morning and by his bed time it was out. The boy was shocked by the blood and all and with his strong belief in the tooth fairy, he kept it under the pillow. The wife replaced it with a 5 Rs coin (closest in resemblance to a gold coin).
Today morning he got up quickly and was thrilled to find the coin. Whoever he met, he told them about the tooth and the coin.

Fever and the old bicycle

The boy is down with fever.

There was a birthday party yesterday and although he fervently prayed to God to make him alright to attend it, he was not in a state for it. To make him happy we ordered a McD Happy Meal but the boy had only 2 bites of the burger. Football got cancelled and he didn't go to school today. Dr S has recommended Crocin and to bring him in if the fever does not subside.

His old bicycle was sold on OLX yesterday. I brought down the price when a school teacher wanted it for his 3 year old daughter but couldn't afford the price. Last night at 10, he came on his motorcycle, tied the cycle at the back and left. I was worried for his safety. Pinged him and he got home with no trouble. His daughter was very happy, he was thrilled that she was happy and I was relieved.

Small Foot

We went to see this movie last night.
I loved it - the animation, the story, the characters and the message it conveyed.
The boy had a good laugh and surprisingly, understood the message about telling the truth.
A highly recommended watch.

Chaperone

We have a small play area in the apartment.

Ever since the boy discovered the joys of outdoors and the play area became his go to place (after Ah's house), one of us have always accompanied him.

With him learning to cycle without the training wheels, it became hard to keep up with him.

Today for the first time, he went out on his own on the cycle and came back. I think the days of chaperoning are behind. It also points to how fast they grow up.

Today he said the 4 letter word and said he made it up. I hope he is telling the truth. We told him it is a bad word and not to use it.

Legacy Orientation and singing

We had a orientation session at Legacy School for the boy's Grade 1 admission. He insisted on tagging along.

I loved the school, the infrastructure, their teaching methodologies and they went to great lengths to explain our current education system and how they differ - it is very very child centric. We also talked about the various schooling boards - IB, Cambridge, ICSE and CBSE. The fee is higher than the regular schools. The boy loves the school though.

We need to take a call soon.

The boy has started singing, making up his own words. To be honest, what do I say - a bit painful on the ears. But then I guess extra skills have to be encouraged at this age?

Ganesha and PTM

The boy had a coloring event during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in the apartment last Thursday.

The meeting and the PTM over the weekend went well. On a sad note, after teaching children for 35 years, the school is closing down next year due to lack of enrollments :-(

At the  PTM, his teacher told us she is happy with his progress and no complaints. He is participating more, his temper has reduced. The boys in the class are very competitive and talks a lot more for their age!  He gives up when there are big words to write and the teacher has suggested that he do some of it at home.

Fever

And out of school for 2 days. The boy was very upset that he could not attend school.
That did not deter him from attending football classes. He was also thrilled that he finally got to wear his new colors and shoes.