kinder

i cant believe ethan's starting kinder next year - i still remember him as a baby like it was yesterday...

today we took him for an "interview" at the kinder we wanna send him to. apparently the no. of applicants far exceeds the no. of places available, so they have to meet everyone and then at the end of next month we'll know if we've been offered the position. hmm.. sounds like a job search huh!

anyway the interview wasn't a test of how clever the kids are (although it wouldnt have been a problem for ethan even if it were cos he's so bright! i know, i'm shameless - but which mother isnt when it comes to her own kids?!?) . it was more to ensure that you didnt have issues with a Christian way of education since it's a Christian school. I obviously dont since i attended a methodist school myself . i think it basically teaches you how to be a good person anyway. ultimately, whether you decide to be a Christian? well that's a personal choice that the kids will have to make when they're older obviously.

so wish us luck! i hope the lady likes us cos we sure like the school :)

defending herself

emma has learned how to defend herself now. if ethan snatches her toy away, she actually tries and fights back by hitting him! previously she just used to scream really loudly (fat lot of good that did! haha).

back then ethan was the only one doing all the hitting. but now that emma's learned too, things have become really exciting in our household cos you never really know who you should be reprimanding when both are claiming they've been hit!

sensitive new age guy

is my son overly sensitive or is this normal behaviour for 4 year olds?

scenario: ethan's relentless request for lollies as breakfast is rejected by me

me (in a slightly sterner tone of voice): no, for the last time, u cant have lollies for breakfast because it'll give u a tummyache. i'll give u some after you have your breakfast ok?

ethan (looking dejected): i'm hurt

me: why? i've just told you very nicely that u can have them after breakfast

ethan: i'm hurt

and then he walks away, sits in a corner by himself, eyes turning red and tears welling up.

i walk over to him and try to explain again to him why he cant have the lollies.

ethan: i dont want the lollies anymore. i dont want breakfast. i dont wanna go shopping. i dont want sweet drinks. i dont want toys...

me (losing it): ok! even better!

so, all i'm wondering is, is this a passing phase or have i got an overly sensitive new age guy in the making??