Monday, January 16, 2012

Back To School

Just into the 2nd week of school, didi had to skip class due to health reason. Sigh... He was the stronger one during the school holidays. Apart from having mild running nose, he was overall quite healthy. On the other hand, jie jie got sick (with fever) twice in December. But last Thursday, his eyes were swollen when I picked him up from kindy. Brought him to see the paediatrician in the evening as his condition got worse. Doctor suspected that he was bitten by some insect and was having some kind of allergy reaction. So I let him skip school the next day to rest at home as he was also having running nose and cough. Then red patches/dots (non-bulging) started to appear on his ears, hands and neck, then body and legs. But the funny thing is, the patches/dots will appear, then disappear a few hours later. And reappear again. The cycle kept repeating. It was like that throughout the weekend. When the swelling around the eyes subsided a bit, it was replaced with big red circles. He looked like he was punched in the eyes.

~ look terrible hor? picture taken on Thursday, 5:21pm ~

Then yesterday evening, he developed fever after we came back from lunch. Luckily it subsided after a dose of paracetamol. That's why I let him attend school today. The red patches/dots are gone. I'm praying hard the kids will recover fully for CNY. Yup, jie jie's also having a flu. :-( With all the "nice" food and travelling, it's going to be tough if they're not in tip-top condition.

As for the back-to-school routine, didi adjusted to it very well. He didn't have any problems waking up in the mornings. Anyway, he rarely had such problems previously. On the first day of school, I brought him to the gate, waved him goodbye and he walked in himself. This is his 3rd year in that kindy and I would expect him to be independent. When I picked him up, his teacher said he was well-behaved. She was worried at first as his cousin brother (who was his companion there last year) has graduated from kindy.

As for jie jie, I find that her honeymoon years are over. Now that she's in Std 3, there are more homework, but I'm sure nothing compared to those from Chinese schools. I was so surprised when she got her timetable on the first day of school. I remember they took about 2 weeks to give out the timetable when she was in Std 1.

She's been selected to be a prefect. I think they are on probation now before they officially become one next year. She'll still wear the same uniform but will be given a badge and tie. Some of her duties are to "take care" of the students in the classroom during the teacher's absence and before school starts, when they line up to go to their respective classes. She'll have an earlier break coz she has duties when the others are having their break. That means she'll have less time to finish up her work in school and I hope she won't miss any lessons.

CNY is just around the corner. Here's wishing you a prosperous, healthy and happy Chinese New Year! Gong Xi Fa Cai and happy holidays! If you're travelling during the festive season, have a safe journey!

16 comments:

Mumsgather said...

Happy Chinese New Year to you. Hope your kids recover in time to celebrate. :)

Cynful Pleasure said...

oh poor boy.. hope he get well soon..

Wishing you and your family a Prosperous in Health and Wealth in the Dragon Year!

MeRy said...

Hope both kids will recover soon.

chinnee (chinneeq@gmail.com) said...

aiyo..poor boy, his eyes so bengkak. On d other hand, congrats 2 your girl!

LittleLamb said...

What made u decide not to go Chinese school? Hope ur two kids will be well soon in time for cny. Happy Chinese new yr to u. Back to Penang and meeting the other bloggers?

ChloeRuoyi said...

Aww, poor CE. I'm sure both kids will recover in time for CNY. Wishing you a safe and happy balik kampung trip :)

Adrine said...

Oh dear, CE's eyes really bengkak. Poor boy. CNY is just round the corner so hope he's ok now.

Gong Xi Fa Cai to you and family.

Mummy Moon said...

I am sure every one will be in pink of health during CNY. Btw, so fast Jie Jie in Std 3??

jacss said...

awww...he looked sick in the photo, lets hope everyone remains in the pink of health thru out the dragon year yeah :D

not surprise yr girl was chosen to be prefect loh...i can even project that she has high potential to be head prefect soon, so happy leh :P

anyway...here's me wishing you Gong Xi Fa Cai too & hey it has been many years ago since we last gathered during cny hor...emm, missing those moments already :)

mommy to chumsy said...

Sorry to hear that the kiddos are under the weather. Speedy recovery to them.

Gong Xi Fa Cai to you and your family :)

Anggie's Journal said...

With each passing moments,
Let us embrace the Chinese New Year with a brighter, colorful and joyous future. May the Year of Dragon brings for you Happiness,
Success and filled with peace, hope and togetherness of your family and friends. Xing Nian Kuai Le! !!

andrewjune said...

First of all, here's wishing you & family a gong hey fatt choy!
Secondly, congrats on ur daughter's becoming a prefect :)
Thirdly, hope CE recovers fully before CNY!

And fourth & finally, hv a safe trip back to Pg!!!

Dora said...

Happy Chinese New Year & Gong Xi Fa Cai to you & your family :-)

Nina @ BabyBoon said...

Her honeymoon yrs are over? Really? Poor xy... Gong xi fa cai to u guys!

cre8tone said...

Get well soon!~

Oliveoylz said...

Oh dear! What insect did this????? Poor CE, he looked so miserable. Hey, congrats to XY for being chosen as a prefect! I'm sure she will have loads of fun:)