Most Courteous Boy

I am so happy and very proud that Mikaail got an award from his school for being the most courteous boy.  I am really surprised that the school recognises this.  I dont think he understands what this is about but I told him that since he is very courteous - he never forgot his please and thank you, he was given the award. 

Here is his award:






Our happy family!

Mikaail is generally a very polite child and a very happy go lucky too.  The other day when I told my brother that he got an award for being the most courteous boy, my brother gave him $50 and he immediately said thank you without even having to prompt him.  This gift will also go to his bank account.

Anyway, when my sister teased him about sharing his award with her and buy Macdonald burger or KFC chicken, he said no as he is sharing his award money with mama and dada.  Usually when he gets presents, he will want to open his gifts with me. 

Mikaail's Achievements

Mikaail is able to spell some one syllabus words but right now, I can only recall, "you". He can also participate in spelling/reading sessions in his class, enjoys school very much and always look forward to school. He is also to say his numbers from 1 to 50 with a bit of prompting. In class he was able to do some spelling, reading and counting. This is a lot of effort on my sister's part who guides him regularly.

Every morning when he wakes up, the first thing he tells me is the day and what he will be learning in school. He wakes up very easily - at the slight vibration of my mobile phone which acts as my alarm clock!

Over the past few weeks, Mikaail is able to say his numbers from 1 to 50 with a bit of prompting. In class he was able to do some spelling, reading and counting. This is a lot of effort on my sister's part who guides him regularly.

Mikaail enjoys helping me when I bake cookies and the like. He will help to hold the cake mixer, add the ingredients and also help to scoop the batter into the cup cases. The cute thing is by just holding the cake mixer he makes an expression that he puts in a lot of effort holding the mixer. He will tell everyone that he is tired from baking!

His hearing seems to be much better as compared to his pre-stroke days though. He can hear me coming home like about 5 metres away. When I asked him how he knows that mummy is back, he will lift his leg up. I supposed that means he heard my footsteps.

His ability to understand me is very good but I have problems understanding him. There were times when we will both be at each other's throat! After POE's Why Must I Change, and telling off by Stuart, it dawn upon me that I should be more understanding towards him.

I also remember his teacher Cathryn had told my sister, when Mikaail loses his temper when we dont understand him, then we should tell him that we don't understand him and for him to repeat what he wants. When he is not angry anymore then approach him to talk to him calmly. This approach seems to work. This is why I am extremely concern about managing my anger!

It's weekend again today, Sunday, 5 April and Alex is working today! So its me and him again! I am very wary that there maybe a match. I am also more cautious and aware that I must do my best to hold off my temper.