Penny for my Thought: Lil Nigel started School

I have started Nigel at Little Neuro Tree at Hougang Branch. Little Neuro Tree Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based early childhood enrichment educator, which specializes in neuro-linguistic brain stimulation and development for children.
http://www.littleneurotree.com/

Cost: $550 for 12 lessons (weekdays). It's every Friday, from 1030 to 1130. He had his first lesson yesterday. It was in Japanese. There are 5 babies in his class. 3 girls and 2 boys. Oldest is 13 mths and youngest is 8mths. All in all, it went well. Nigel is responsive and attentive. He was dancing and clapping. Only thing is he refuse to return the learning tools after we are done ! And he took the eggs and throw at his teacher !! Hmmzz... There are also a small fight going on with him and the Lil 8 mths old Baby Girl beside him.. I thought he will be exhausted after the lesson as it was his nap time but instead he was even more energetic.

Many people think I am a little mad to bring him to school at 9mths. Actually, I wanted to start even younger but had no time. In fact, I'm already looking around for a playschool for him. Shawn and I have decided to go for Character Montessori.
http://www.cm-preschool.com/
Cost wise, $652.50/mth after Govt subsidy. He's going to start either Dec or Jan2011. It's really popular so Shawn and I have to book a space in advance for him.

Why so Kiasu? For language and right brain development, it's important to start at a young age as they can absorb faster. Before the age of 6, kids will be mainly using their Right Brain which is creativity, long term memory, language skills, etc. After that, will be left brain. My aim is to build a strong foundation for him so it's easier for him to learn. Also, for Character Montessori, the teachers teach the kids not only their ABCs but patience too. Shawn and I are pretty impressed with the kids there. They actually keep their toys properly, go to the toilet on their own, wash their hands and throw the rubbish away !!! If Nigel can behave like them, definitely worth every penny !!

Nigel is one smart Baby. He learns new things really fast. I just want to maximise his potential. But I don't need him to be a top student in class or get a PHD. Most important things is he enjoys learning. If he's unhappy in the class, I will definitely not force him to go. I just hope that these classes that I'm sending him to (and paying for fortune) will help him to be able to help him cope better in future. Of cos I will not cramp so much classes for him !! I wan him to enjoy his childhood. You are only a kid once. Anyway, the next school I'm looking for will be TaiChi for Kids.... hehehe .... Health is really important too. It's important to start him at a young age and TaiChi will teach him patience and to relax.

9 mths old, CNY And One Clingy Baby

It's ALL MINE !!

Little Drummer Boy

Tong: " I wan to Kick Nigel !!"

Tong: " Mummy ! Dun Stop Me !"

Yumps !!!

NTUC baby ! Nigel Love going to NTUC.

Nigel In RP shirt from Uncle Terence. Nigel "driving" to Ye Ye's Company Dinner on CNY 3th Day.

Nigel In BurBerry Romper

Nigel In Gap Romper on CNY 2nd Day.. Going to Airport to Met up with Daddy's frens

Nigel In OshKosh, Courtesy of Hello! Compass Point. At Great Grandma's place.

Nigel Turn 9 mths a week ago. Busy Busy Me have no time to update my Blog till now. Lil Nigel has learn many new stuff but still doesn't wan to crawl. He can stand for a Lil While on his own. he attempted to walk once. He can call "Papa" and "Mama" but will do it only when he really wants something and only when crying doesn't help. He love drums! He can spend more than half an hour playing with his drums. It's the best thing I have gotten !! He has cut his first tooth on 22 Jan but the second one is still long in coming... He can hold the teething Biscuit and feed himself but most of the time, he wants me to do it !! Lazy baby !! And today, I sign up him up at Lil Nero Tree. He will start his first lesson next Friday. Auntie Pam has kindly volunteered to bring him if I can't make it. All in all, One busy month !!

This is Nigel's first Chinese New Year. Loads of Hongbaos for Lil Nigel ! One Little Rich Baby. I had 5 off days in a row, starting from CNY eve to the 4th day. But I felt more tired than working for 5 full shift straight in a row. Dragging a Baby around visiting is really tiring. Plus Nigel gets fussy. Can't blame him too. I wanted to take more photos but seems impossible cos he's cranky plus I'm always the one carrying him !! He suddenly become really clingy to me. It started 2 weeks ago. He always wan me to carry him. I practically had to hide and keep quiet so I can get some rest. Even Shawn or my Dad tried to carry him away, the moment he sees or hear my voice, he will start to cry for me. In a way, I'm happy but it's tiring. SighS....

Anyway, on the first day back at work, I gotten scream at by a Customer.. And Someone was making a big scene at the shop too and all the printers went mad !! Really had a bad day on the first day at work.. Is it an Omen ?? Hmmzz...

"What a Pain ! "

Nigel is one smart Baby. He learn stuff really Fast. Grandma Monica has taught him many tricks. He Knows how to Gong Xi, tap his head, fan us and many more !! But whether he will do it anot depends on his mood .....

A Penny for my thought: What should I do now ?

Nigel is not around tonight. Bunking over at my Mum's cos I'm sick and also tired. But somehow unable to sleep. Too many thoughts running thru my Brain. Maybe by penning it down, I will be more relax. Quite a few Major stuffs going on at the same time. Lots of uncertainty, Lots of Risk and Lots of Planning to do which is still yet to be done.
One major issue is of Cos Money. My family situation is pretty bad in a way. My Dad just lost his job due to a certain corrupted overseas G*** (which I better not mention, dun wan to get arrested). My second Sis is also jobless. My brother is starting his Uni soon. My mum lost her babysitting job. So only Me and my Youngest Sister is working. Plus the new Biz is going to be up and running. Some of my Spare cash have to be going to the Biz.
Another Issue is Time. It's hard to have a full time job and do so many things at one go. Just this week alone. I had to co-ordinate a few orders while working my my full time job. On Monday, I was bathing Cranky Nigel and at the same time trying to co-ordinate some last min deliveries ! Plus my Full Time job is not smooth sailing. Got 2 fraud case, appointment and order problem. Can't even spend my off days in peace from work. I even had nightmares ! Just yesterday, I had nightmare about my stupid Job !! MioHome, Appointments, bad customers all at one go !! Had a bad headache when I woke up. Luckily, Nigel was smiling at me. So all is Bliss again. So Shawn and I decided that One of Us may have to quit. But Who ?? Not a easy decision. Shawn's Job is getting worst. Lots of Overtime, Loads of work, Pay getting lesser Plus Lots of people resign, and A Horrible Top management who have nothing better to do but come up with crazy policies. But Shawn is still Fine with his Job. For Me, pay is more or less stable. But I hate my Job. From the Business aspect, Shawn is good with getting more sales and brands. For me, I'm better at planning and logistics. So How ? SighS.
It seems like a really bad time to start a new business which none of us has experience in except for Shawn's Sister, Julie. Most of my family being jobless and with Nigel to feed. It seems like a big risk to take now. But it's a golden chance with a big potential to grow. A chance which will allow all of us to be release from our current situation. Too much at stake to give up but also much to loss if fail. Will The Lotus Bloom or Wither? I guess it's really up to all of us involved in this to give it our best shot. I believe in Fate. I guess there is a reason why bad things are happening together. It could be a blessing actually. To push us forward cos we can't look backwards anymore. May the Lotus Bloom....

Nigel and His Pranks

Nigel and Shawn in the same pose

Shawn carrying Nigel with the Baby carrier for the 1st Time. Notice Nigel's frightened look..

Nigel Smiling while Poor Daddy is Sick with Fever (laying on the background)

Sweet Lil "Angel"

"I Love my New Drum !"

Nigel is full of tricks and pranks. One of his Latest is pulling table cloth. He got into his Lil head that if there' something on the table that he can't reach, he just have to pull the table cloth towards him !!! You can see it on the video....

Sometimes I really can't imagine what's going thru his lil mind. He really does things that amazes us. Lately he love car rides. So if he sees someone getting out of the car, he wants the Driver to carry him cos he know that person owns the car !! He knows Who he can Bully too ! He always bully my maid and Shawn. He will throw stuff and let the 2 of them pick up for him repeatedly but he knows with my and my parents he can't do that ! He loves making "music" so I have gotten for him a Alphabet Drum and a small Lil Drum. I will play with one and he will play with the other one. He will follow my beat !! And so many other clever Lil tricks he has. He can Gong Xi Gong Xi, Wave goodbye (depends on his mood). Lately he crys when I go to work..SobS....

Is he a genuis ?? All I know is that He's just one Playful, Notti Lil Boy who love to torment his Parents !