Mikee’s school always end a semester with a program. And this semester’s no different. Looked to me that she was having a blast dancing to Coca Cola’s “It’s Christmastime” theme song.
After the program, we just opted to have lunch at a nearby Chinese restaurant: Causeway.
Not bad.
Oops, no. Mikee isn’t attending an aerobics class. This photo was taken during the “Reading Makes You A Star” program for their book fair in school.
I found the outfit so cute on her. I hope she can use it again for the next fun run. Or maybe, since I’m considering taking diet pills, I might just enroll us in a mommy and daughter aerobics class instead.
Anyway, after that event, it is semestral break for the little girl. Well, for me too as I do not need to wake up early. 
The other day when I came to the school to fetch Mikee, I heard a boy crying. When the teachers opened the door of the juniors’ room, I heard her assured the mother that her son has just started crying again. To me, it was like the teacher wanted to assure the mom that her kid did something worthwhile instead of just crying.
Honestly, I expected a lot of crying on the first month of the school year. For some kids, it is their first time to be away from their family and to be left to a set of strangers. Totally understandable.
I am glad that we enrolled Mikee to the summer play group. When she came out, her teacher told me, “..and here’s Mikee, wala lang. Sanay na sya, mommy.” 
This morning, the parents were oriented at my daughter’s school. They explained to us their method of teaching, progressive, that each child is unique. We were also told of the guidelines such as where to fetch the children, exit signs, parking spaces, and the like. After listening to the teachers, I realized we made the right decision enrolling Mikee there.
I was also told that Mikee’s class has 8 kids. Seven of which are boys!!! 
My daughter is automatically the class muse! I was shocked because back in her Kindermusik class, they were all girls in the class, so I thought that her generation is composed mostly of girls. Obviously, I was wrong. 
As much as I’d love to think of other feminizing activity for my daughter, I can’t. I am still anxious about the school year opening and the work schedule change that I have. I feel so unprepared for Mikee’s school, and I am restless. My mind is racing with questions like “Is she ready for a Monday to Friday commitment?”, “Is she equipped enough?”, “Did we forget to buy something that she needs?” or “AM I READY TO BE A MOM TO A SCHOOL KID?”
PLUS, the work schedule change makes me feel very… uneasy, very much like a new hire. Actually, no, because I was always excited whenever I was the new hire. I am wondering if both my body and mind are ready to start the day early to care for my daughter’s needs (till she comes home from school), and work late in the office and come home late. I feel so tired just thinking about it.
Add to that is the upcoming birthday of the little girl. STRESSSSSSSSSSS….
Finally, it was my last day in driving school! Whew! Still, I’m not confident with my driving skills. If not for possible emergencies, I really wouldn’t enroll. I am so comfortable sitting on either the passenger or back seat. Oh, change, tsk, tsk. Hahaha.
Today is also the last day of summer playschool. Mikee and her playmates had a little “party”. Our little girl had so much fun in her playschool. She has improved especially in mingling with other kids. That, actually, will be put into test tomorrow.
Yes, tomorrow is another meet-up with the MBAP families at the Tagaytay Highlands. Planned activities include a visit to the petting zoo, daddies’ basketball game, afternoon swimming and a whole lot more. I’m definitely taking pictures.
I’m posting photos as soon as we get back.
Happy weekend!
Hubby and I have reasons for enrolling Mikee to her summer playgroup. First, we wanted her to learn how to mingle with other kids. Second, we wanted her to be ready for school year 2009-2010. Looks like the goals were met. 
Here’s a note I received today.
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Dear Mommy and Daddy,
Here are some stories about your daughter, Mikee.
1. Mikee had separation difficulties during the first week of playgroup.
2. She would cry throughout the class and would not join the others during meeting, circle or even snack time.
3. But around the second week, it was easier for mommy to leave Mikee inside the classroom, despite her crying.
4. She would cling on to teacher most of the time, especially during transitions.
5. Slowly, she has been able to adapt to the routines. Putting her bag in the cubby hole and getting her name card to place on the chart.
6. She has also began to play with other children during free-play time.
7. She is able to sit on the mat with other children during meeting time, where we talk about the topic for that day.
8. Mikee is also able to work on the activities such as painting and/or coloring.
9. During snack time, she joins the rest of the children have their snacks and even excited to announce of her “hotdog” baon.
10. During outdoor play, Mikee is all smiles. She especially loves going down the slide.
11. It’s been wonderful seeing Mikee ease up towards school.
By Teacher Tata Ligot-Franco
Playgroup main teacher
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