Jumat, 28 Juni 2013

I'll Always Remember



On  March 16th,
I had a son.
I had no idea,
It would be so much fun.

A beautiful baby,
For me to love.
Truly, a wonderful gift
From above.

I rocked you at night,
And I sang you to sleep
Those moments I'll cherish,
And I won't share a peep.

A beautiful baby,
I have no more.
You're all grown up now,
You have the world to explore.

But I'll always remember,
the time in that rocker.
And I hope you'll have memories,
When you become 'father'.

Happy 8th Birthday, Son.
I love you with all my heart,
Mom

Questions, Through The Eyes Of A 8 Year Old Boy



Can you tuck me into bed mama?
Don't forget to kiss me goodnight.
Can you tell me a story mama,
Before you turn out the lights?

Can you kiss my forehead mama,
Like you used to do before?
Can you at least tell me you love me mama,
Before you close the bedroom door?

Why don't you wanna talk to me mama?
I miss the sound of your voice.
Mama, can you please say somethin'?
I guess if you don't, it's your choice.

But mama, I have to tell you somethin'...

Even though you're quiet mama,
I know what you're goin' through.
I understand why you cry now mama,
Cause I'm hurtin' too.

Why'd you have to leave us daddy?
I still had some growin' up to do.
Did we somehow make you mad daddy?
Or, were we not good enough for you?

Do you know that mama cries at night daddy?
I think it's cause she sleeps alone.
Daddy, can you please call the house tonight,
Cause mama is waitin' by the phone.

You know mama still loves you daddy?
But I hate you for what you done.
you put tears in mama's eyes, daddy.
And in the eyes of YOUR son.

I thought you said you'd never leave daddy?
You said we'd be pals, you and me.
But, you broke your promise daddy,
Like you broke this family.

~What happened to my son?~

Two days ago, at the afternoon Aldo watching his favorite cartoons. 
Then I asked him about his daddy. Since childhood, Aldo is very close to his daddy. Where his daddy went, he always followed. Such can not be separated between the child and the daddy.
Since we live in Sukabumi, I never asked this question.
Somehow today,...  there is a desire  want to ask this question to my children.  

"aldo,.. do you  still remember your dad?"
"Do you miss your dad?"
 
when I asked him if he still remember his dad
aldo replied "I remember mom" with a very short answer. 
when I asked if he missed his dad?  
This answer kinda makes me so surprised and 
 wonder to myself "what's wrong with this kid?". 

"No Momy, ... I don't miss  Daddy?"
"why?..."
He did not talk much, then just go out of the house, looking for his brother.
until this moment I have not been on her again to ask her why.
 

~My kids Mandatory Sports~


Sports are not only needed an adult. children, including child under 6 years of age also need to stretch the muscles. Kids exercising purpose other than to maintain his physical fitness and in order to avoid obesity. There is a discourse of children under 6 years of age should exercise at least 3 hours each day. Sports are recommended for children should not be made ​​in full, but can be done alone or with a pause, as long as the total time for at least 3 hours a day. preschool-aged children only get sporadic exercise very little. For the children under six years of age are advised to combine light activity and energetic activity throughout the day.

Once the children are all invited to exercise at his father. Once a week they have always practiced Tennis and cycling. unfortunately at this time I do not have time to bring the kids to the gym or field. May only exercise around the home, such as badminton, cycling, gymnastics, running around the yard.

Parents who care about their health should more actively encourage their children doing light physical activity, moderate or severe at least 15 minutes per hour. Some eligible activities and energetic light activity to train children under 6 years of age. Including walking, dancing, and jumping rope.

~Extra curricular chose for my son~

On the first day of kindergarten, maybe you have not thought to include a child in one of the extra-curricular activities (extracurricular) offered by the school. That's all right. You still have plenty of time to observe and identify children's interests.
While my child explore their interests and talents, you can find out about the curriculum or extracurricular programs offered. You also need to research faculty, facilities, amenities, neighborhood, and school achievement of each extracurricular. Curriculum, teaching staff and quality facilities that will make your child enjoy the extracurricular activities she chooses. While the accomplishment or achievement, motivates children to be more active after school program is additional. Here are some additional activities for kids that you can consider.

Drawing or painting
 Aldo and kak ferdi love drawing and painting. After every home school the children had always asked HVS to their images. Aldo and sister prefers to draw car-mobildan and steel tanks. Once they are coloring, .. they always put a picture on the wall of the results of our room. Aldi currently no interest in drawing. This activity is useful for developing talent and interest in my children to the visual arts media. Drawing is the activity of making appropriate forms of imagination, whether viewed directly or derived from delusion. Unlike the coloring activity that trains the fine motor skills, drawing activities involving aspects of cognition that shape perception, visual motor coordination, and certainly involves a child's imagination. Drawing is actually a medium for children to express themselves. If the child's language skills are limited, he can pour their feelings and experiences in the form of images.
 
Playing a musical instrument

Compared kak ferdi and Aldi, Aldi is more attracted to the art of music and dance. New some time ago I was introduced piano / organt to my kids, I hope this is not intended mEkskul spawned young musicians. Ekslul is limited to providing children the opportunity to explore the music and instruments. New child can master a particular music instrument after more than 6 years old. However, it is possible to recognize the child learns a musical instrument and learn to understand the rhythm. Patience and logic development can thrive by playing a musical instrument.

Dance

Dancing helps children to recognize motion into creative expression that has a meaning. Aldi more often more engaged when they heard the sound of music. either foot or hand that moves to the music. In addition, activities are also trained keterampilann dancing and kinesthetic communication through basic dance movements and choreography. Alhamdulillah, .. For children ages Aldi, motor coordination, memory, and understanding of rhythm can be trained through dance movements. This extracurricular help children develop discipline and focus.

   

~Why My Children Need to Eat Vegetables?~

I FEEL Children need to be introduced to vegetables early. because vegetable eating habits will carry over to the child and the adult is able to reduce the risk of serious illnesses such as heart disease and cancer. If you are still in doubt about the importance of children to eat vegetables, I beberakan following 5 important reasons children need to eat vegetables.

Vegetables help the growth of children. Vegetables contain many essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, C, E, and potassium. Vitamins and minerals that are able to build body tissues and promote cell growth.


Vegetables able to fight disease. Substances contained in fruits and vegetables may protect children from type 2 diabetes, which is more common in children. By learning to love vegetables, children will build healthy habits until they are mature and able to help reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer.


Vegetables help hydrated. Children do not have to get drinking water. But vegetables such as lettuce and carrots, contain a lot of water. Broccoli foods mentioned most berizi menanding more than 90 percent water.

Vegetables ward off obesity. "There is no doubt that kids eat more fruits and vegetables have a lower weight,". That's because there are substances in the vegetables and fruits are low in calories and fat but has a high nutrient. Nutrients in vegetables and fruits can be absorbed by the body perfectly.

Vegetables are rich in fiber. Fiber makes the kids feel full and prevent constipation. Eat foods high in fiber also means being able to lower the child's risk of developing heart disease and high cholesterol as adults. Currently most children only get half the fiber they need. Baked potato (with skin) and sprouts are two of the best sources of fiber.

~Making Kids Love The New School~

School for some children can be a tedious task given the number of teachers and lack of playing time to be the main drivers of child does not want to go to school. But however the child must remain in school.

As a parent your job is to convince children to love all the activities in school and study hard. There are several ways that you can apply so that they can learn to love and make the school a second home.


Discussion: "Every day, ask your child what they learned in school that day," The children usually have great enthusiasm. However, children can be silent and feel embarrassed. Speaking directly is the best way to find out what he has learned in school.

Play 'detective': Every time your child tell you a story, ask: who, what, where, when and why. These questions will hone your child's skill in storytelling.

Emergency Take action: If you see your child in trouble with a subject, take action, especially if the difficulty is something as basic as reading, writing or math. The fundamental problems such as flash floods. The problem will be even greater if you delay acting.

Learning outside the classroom: You do not need to sit with the children at school to memertajam their knowledge. When taking a child to school, you could just show a car or truck and ask the children to practice math in a way to add, or subtract. Or to learn history, you can take them to a museum or reading over the internet.

Praise and punishment: When it comes time to share rapot, you have to be assertive to the child. Of course in a positive way. If the child gets good grades give him gifts. If the value is less than satisfactory given such punishment does not buy the preferred toy.

~Instilling Good Habits Early~

Habit of caring for children reflect techniques. You can only be a success if it is able to instill caring for children good habits in children. That's why you have to instill good habits early on. Good habits that you plant will be carried over until the adult child. Here are some habits that you must instill in children.


Brush teeth 2 times a day


Most kids are lazy to brush her teeth. As the old adage says, you will not feel the importance of dental care, until you feel the toothache. So cultivate the habit toothbrushes to children like eating three meals a day and sleep on time.


Wake up alone

Most parents have to wake her every morning. This is not a good habit. Child's biological clock must be set early on, or your child will continue to get up late throughout their lives.



Eating at the dinner table

Children should be accustomed to eating alone at the dinner table. If the child is able to feed itself soon taught him so accustomed to eating at the dinner table.


Say please and thank you

If the child is accustomed to say please and thank you life will be easier going forward. Please and thank you are the magic words that two very polite. If you always use two words that your child will never hurt the feelings of others.


 Eating healthy foods


The kids love the pizza and hamburgers. But do not get your child hooked on fast food. Always provide healthy food at home, so the kids get used to the food.


Prohibit children litter

When young children are left litter, you have a bad impact to the community. It is important to teach children socially responsible. Teach the child immediately dispose of waste in place.


 
Help with household work

When your child is aged 6 to 8 years old, they should be taught some homework. Give light housework such as cleaning tables in advance or lift clothesline so they are accustomed.

~Making Children Stay Active~


If you are tired to play with toddlers, be thankful. That means your child is very active. Being active will help children develop their social, emotional, physical and cognitive abilities. Make sure your child is active in ways below.

Healthy food. A toddler will be active only if he has the mental and physical health is good. If your toddler is hungry he would often cry and inactive.

Playing outside. You have to allow time for the children to play outdoors. You will see the children happy while playing outside. This is the best way to stimulate your child to be active by exploring the world around them.

Communication. Speaking is an effective way to keep kids active. Children will definitely respond to
your voice and will continue to respond in their own way. Invite children to talk also will help them learn the language.

Creative toys. Instead of giving a soft toy and not stir like a doll or robot-robotan, you can try to provide toys that stimulate thinking skills for toddlers. Toys that can improve the ability to think like Lego will make them more active.

Introduce the book. When a child enters the age of 3 years, it is the perfect time to introduce the book to them. Initially you can try books with interesting pictures. Books with striking images will attract toddlers faster.

Playing with other people. If your child has siblings, grandparents, peers or you can ask him to play with. Playing is one way to keep your toddler an active. Play will also help them develop social relationships.


Rabu, 26 Juni 2013

~For My Three Angel~


 Lucky I am to have a child so loving and sweet.
Beautiful in every way, from your cute little nose down to you pudgy feet.
Unaware of you when daddy and I met.
Daily I thank God and forever will be in his debt.
Always curious and wanting to be older.
Striving to be taller never any shorter.

There is much fear while you’re under my protection.
Always a new adventure for you with little direction.
Whole hearted I vow to you today. I will always give you my love in the best way I know.
The whole time terrified but never letting my fear show.
Solid as stone for you I'll be.
That way happiness is all you see.
A time will come when youth fades and from my arms you'll part.
I may keep our memories in my mind but our love I keep stored safely in the center of my heart.
 

Memories of another time still come
To me and fill my mind, with thoughts
Of you when you were young. I lie awake
‘Till the morning sun comes creeping
Through my window shade, as I dwell upon
Mistakes I've made. What I would give to
Go back in time and feel you’re little
Hand in mine. To cherish each fast and
Fleeting day. To hold you close and kiss
Away, each pain that life will have in
Store and try to give you so much more.




You are part and will always be, imbedded in the soul of me. While I'm
Here, I want to say, that I've loved you
Each and every day and when my time on
Earth is gone.
The privilege was mine to have been your Mom.




 

~Memories Of My Dad~

 


He wasn't a hero,
Known by the world.
But a hero he was,
To his little three boys.

My daddy was God,
Who knew all things.
And better than other father,
With the gifts he'd bring.

I knew his voice,
Before I could speak.
And loved it when,
He would sing me to sleep.

He changed my diapers,
And sat up all night.
When my body was weak
And I'd put up a fight.

He'd come home late,
With not much to say.
And made us all kneel,
As he taught me to pray.

He taught me life's lessons,
Of right from wrong.
And instilled in me values,
That I might be strong.

And so through the years,
Like a hero he stood.
Working to give,
All that he could.

His presence was important,
And we loved to see him smile.
For no one in the world,
Could emulate his style.

And so dear Dad,
My best memory to recall.
Is the gift of your presence,
The greatest gift of all.