Health and Well being

Sasha just recovered from a skin infection. The whole thing started out unexpectedly. Sasha has always had a sensitive skin and before the skin broke out with bacteria, his lips were always chapped. So I tried to diligently put a lip balm on, however, he liked to pick on the dry lips which caused some skin to bleed. One thing led to another, and bacteria got into his lip resulting in skin infection. His lower lip where it chapped the most, was swollen and looked pretty nasty. Doctor advised was only to wash his hands all the time and wash them good. Thank God the ordeal is over. I cannot stress enough the importance of washing hands and carrying anti bacterial solution at all times.

Impact of Surroundings

Sasha does not watch television at home nor has he ever seen any commercial movies with us. My husband and I, we do not watch television programs even tough they are at our disposal in front of Sasha. I do let Sasha watches the educational Anpanman and Shichida Right Brain training DVD movies to improve his Japanese. However, it is inevitable to control television watching when Sasha is out and about in other people household. First came "Barney" then "Dora the Explorer" and the latest was a movie called "Garuda di Dadaku." I am just happy that Sasha does not demand to watch television at home.

Happy New Year 2011

As the new year begins my personal resolution is to see Sasha to be more independent. He starts off very well with brushing his teeth by himself, going to the toilet and washing his hands by himself. Little things that he can do by himself he does them. This year Sasha is going to be a big brother too, so to be independent is important.

Playground

Sasha loves fountain and he was very happy that we took him to a playground that has a lot of fountains in it.

Rodin Flash Card

We were done with flash cards when Sasha suddenly asked for Rodin flash card. So I asked him which one of the sculpture flash cards that he wanted. He immediately tried to imitate the sculpture (Sasha is a very expressive boy and likes to imitate anything). After looking at him I gave him the Thinker flash card and he said: "no mama I want the Kiss." I was very surprised that he knew the name of the sculpture. Even though, I know as a Shichida kid he possesses a lot of information, I was still very surprised. He even further said that when we go to Japan again he wants to go to the museum that has Rodin sculptures.

Student of the week

Week of October 15, 2010

October

I am finally healthy and well. I have to admit, Sasha's Shichida lesson is effected heavily by my sickness. I had to temporarily stop Sasha's home lesson and could not accompany Sasha to Shichida school. These past month was the first time that Sasha did not have his daily flash cards routine as well as other right brain exercises. However, I am more determined than ever to go back to Sasha's normal routine.