Thursday, October 18, 2007

Trouble Two, Terrible Three


Hoboken Dance Academy
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko
Could anyone get angry with this little one when she has such a cute smile? I guess not.

You know what? She also knows that she could get away *almost* everything with this cute smile!

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Trip To Taiwan-When I'm in Taiwan I Want To...


Taiwan-Jiu Fen
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

Weeks after the trip to Taiwan, I found the following list made from my girl and her baby sitter after the school. Looking into those items, most of them are very realistic except for No. 7 (Nothing is free) and No. 12 (Typhoon instead of Snow Storm). I am very happy that my girl had a wonderful time in Taiwan and loves her "Service" ..


When I'm in Taiwan I want to...

1. See Taiwanese Soldiers

2. Go to the Zoo

3. Free Time!

4. Go to a Play in Taiwan

5. Go to a Museum in Taiwan

6. Stay in a Fancy Hotel w/ Service

7. I don't need money. *Everything in Taiwan is free!!

8. Take a train in Taiwan

9. Go to a beach in Taiwan:

  • Buy floaters,
  • Bring back a seashell

10. Go to a Ta Taiwanese Restaurant to eat:

  • Stinky Tofu
  • Shrimp Dumplings
  • Spicy Sauce with Duck
  • Spicy Beef
  • Fish Heads
  • Vegetables with green stuff
  • Peas with Brown Sauce
  • Pizza

11. Learn to Use Chopsticks

12. Prepare for a snow storm

13. I can stay for 80 days!! (We could do whatever we want to!!!)

***I LOVE MY SERVICE

***I HAD A WONDERFUL TIME IN TAIWAN!!

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Princess, Horses, and Me


Toys 2007
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko
It is very interesting to watch children play. Especially, watching them play by themselves. It did show different stage of child development.

My little girl loves horses since 14 months old. One night, she found this little princess puppet. She put the princess on top her favor toy horse. One thing led to the other. The next thing you found that she has created the whole set.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Not Enough Sleep?


Hoboken Dance Academy
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

A good friend of ours sent us an article(Snooze or Lose) about the sleep deficiency of our children.

In such a competitive society, parents like us are afraid that kids do not have enough stimulation, activities to advance their peers. As result, we drain ourselves to shuffle our kids between classes and activities. In fact, kids learn better and grow stronger when they have enough sleep.

Here is another article that discussed How to Get Kids to Sleep More.

Monday, October 8, 2007

Keep In Touch


Liberty Science Center 2007
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko
Hello! How are you doing?

Telephone is an amazing invention. They allow people to travel far and still be connected. Hope kids will keep connected no matter where they will be.

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Precious Moment


Maxwell Playground 2007
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

What is more precious than the child’s smile?
They are the gifts from the heaven. They come to our life to reflect our past and remind us the futures. They are the reasons to keep us pressing through all the challenges.
It is the greatest happiness to love and to be loved by them. Seeing their smiles, I will smile from my grave.

Sunday, September 30, 2007

Kindergarten Musical

High School Musical does make a significant impact on my girl's move.

No Pushing Rule


Super Soccer Stars 2007
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

In the team match, the little girl was pushed and got upset. The coach called for the team meeting to discuss the pushing issue.

It is natural that it get physical in any team sports. However, it is very important to let kids know where is the limit in time. This program is not just to kick the soccer ball, it also let kids know what the sport is about.

New Soccer Fashion


Super Soccer Stars 2007
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko
The Boy was waiting for his turn and came to this new way to dress his team shirt. Very creative, isn't it? However, he might have some problems to kick the ball this way...

Creative Movements


Hoboken Dance Academy 2007
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko
After an interesting session, girls decided to have some fun among themselves. They all sat on the floor to do the flash dance to suprize their teacher.

One of Those Days


Hoboken Dance Academy 2007
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

ZoZo loves ballet class and she has been really good in the two consecutive sessions. However, she just did not feel like to do it in today's sessions.

She just made her moves, sang her own songs. She was not so disturbing that no one can listen to the teacher. She was at some level where was still acceptable. Maybe, this is a typical behavior for any 3 year old that test their parents' limitations.

Finding that her distraction did not cause any dramatic reaction from her mom crazy, she eventually went back to a nicer ZoZo and enjoyed the rest of the class.

Do You Know How to Call This Post in French?


Hoboken Dance Academy 2007
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

This is my first time IN the ballet class. I did not know that there are so many ballet terms in French. Every post, every movement is named in French! The first day of class, the teacher actually gave each parent a Ballet Dictionary.

This is great: kids learn ballet while parents learn French!

Well, I am still looking the proper French for this post. My girl did a great job on this term. She herself was so happy about it. At least, I have to remember the term. Keep looking..

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Little Dance Princess


Hoboken Dance Academy 2007
Originally uploaded by S. Zachko

Has seen more 100 times of the movie, Bobbie's Twelves Dancing Princesses, ZoZo has her first dance class. She paid close attention to the teacher, followed her every move.

It is amazing to see that kids have the determination to pursued their passion in such young age.