Saturday, July 28, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
How Are You Doing?
The last couple of days we've been calling and speaking to Popo. Popo and Nina love speaking with each other. Today following the call, Erin asked Nina, "How is Popo doing?" and she responded with "Well" This was the first time that Nina said well.
Yesterday the U.S. troops returned back to New Ulm and Erin and her Mom went to greet them on the main street.
Saturday and Sunday was the Bavarian Blast. On Sunday we took Nina to her first parade. She behaved excellently. She sat in a lawn chair between Grandpa and Auntie Shannon. It was Shannon's 21st birthday.
Yesterday the U.S. troops returned back to New Ulm and Erin and her Mom went to greet them on the main street.
Saturday and Sunday was the Bavarian Blast. On Sunday we took Nina to her first parade. She behaved excellently. She sat in a lawn chair between Grandpa and Auntie Shannon. It was Shannon's 21st birthday.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Dreams
While in Singapore, in the mornings when prompted if she dreamt about anything, she responded, "Yes." When asked what did she dream about, she responded with, "Panda."
In New Ulm, Nina now says that she dreams about "roti-prata" with Popo & Koung koung.
In New Ulm, Nina now says that she dreams about "roti-prata" with Popo & Koung koung.
Signing
When Erin and I began doing sign language with Nina, there were two schools of thought:
1) Terrible twos occur primarily because the child has a desire but is unable to communicate or convey his/her intention. Therefore any communication is good to minimize the temper tantrums and whining that is so characteristic of this age. In summary, Sign Language is good.
2) Teaching a child sign language will delay speech development because the child will be so dependent on signs that they will be reluctant to learn how to speak. In summary, Sign Language is bad.
The following article from Parents Magazine discusses a study that shows that children who learn how to sign typically learn how to speak earlier!
1) Terrible twos occur primarily because the child has a desire but is unable to communicate or convey his/her intention. Therefore any communication is good to minimize the temper tantrums and whining that is so characteristic of this age. In summary, Sign Language is good.
2) Teaching a child sign language will delay speech development because the child will be so dependent on signs that they will be reluctant to learn how to speak. In summary, Sign Language is bad.
The following article from Parents Magazine discusses a study that shows that children who learn how to sign typically learn how to speak earlier!
Friday, July 20, 2007
Wednesday
We began the day by going to the American Club. There we went for a swim and a lady and child we had seen in the past asked Erin if she and Nina would like to have a play date. Unfortunately it was our last day in Singapore.
As we were leaving the children's library (a place we frequently visited), the staff presented Nina with a Giraffe stuffed animal! Wow, we were pleasantly surprised.
Koung koung went to buy roti-prata for us (especially Nina) to eat on the plane for last time, Nina got lasagna as their "kids meal."
We had the pleasure of meeting up with Gilbert, my cousin. It had been at least 10 years since we'd last met.
THE 15-hour flight began at 4:45pm Singapore local time.
Nina began well. The flight attendants liked talking to her.
Between the three different meals we got (children's meal, Erin's regular menu-item of chicken curry, and my non-dairy vegetarian meal that had "beef") Nina did eat some dinner.
She quickly fell asleep once the cabin lights were dimmed following her bedtime routine.
Erin was not able to sleep. I dozed occasionally.
11 hours later, Nina awoke!
We ate breakfast and landed approximately 15 hours later at 5:25pm on Wednesday L.A. local time!
We got to the hotel and enjoyed the fact that it was free from the points accumulated long-ago.
Nina and I went swimming in the luke-warm pool as we heard planes close by taking off and landing.
We ate dinner and went to bed.
As we were leaving the children's library (a place we frequently visited), the staff presented Nina with a Giraffe stuffed animal! Wow, we were pleasantly surprised.
Koung koung went to buy roti-prata for us (especially Nina) to eat on the plane for last time, Nina got lasagna as their "kids meal."
We had the pleasure of meeting up with Gilbert, my cousin. It had been at least 10 years since we'd last met.
THE 15-hour flight began at 4:45pm Singapore local time.
Nina began well. The flight attendants liked talking to her.
Between the three different meals we got (children's meal, Erin's regular menu-item of chicken curry, and my non-dairy vegetarian meal that had "beef") Nina did eat some dinner.
She quickly fell asleep once the cabin lights were dimmed following her bedtime routine.
Erin was not able to sleep. I dozed occasionally.
11 hours later, Nina awoke!
We ate breakfast and landed approximately 15 hours later at 5:25pm on Wednesday L.A. local time!
We got to the hotel and enjoyed the fact that it was free from the points accumulated long-ago.
Nina and I went swimming in the luke-warm pool as we heard planes close by taking off and landing.
We ate dinner and went to bed.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
A Little Bit of Sega
A live recording of Nina dancing to Sega. (01:59)
Guitar player: Koukou Ferfer
Vocalists: Koukou Ferfer, EePo Giselle, & Popo
Dancer: Nina
Today is our travelling day!
Back to the U.S.A.
Guitar player: Koukou Ferfer
Vocalists: Koukou Ferfer, EePo Giselle, & Popo
Dancer: Nina
Today is our travelling day!
Back to the U.S.A.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Add'l Pics
Koukou Ferfer with Nina
Popo & EePo Giselle at the Japanese Restaurant
Erin and Nina at the Japanese Restaurant
Bento box at the Japanese Restaurant
Erin, Nina, & Nicolas
EePo & Popo
Nina, Koukou Ferfer, Popo, & EePo Giselle
Videos
Nina dancing to Signing Time (0:26)
Notice that Nina signs "L" at one point for Leah, one of the girls in Signing Time!
Nina removing her pigtails (0:35)
Nina walk basking in attention (0:05)
Kounkoun, Popo, & Nina at the Long Beach Seafood Restaurant (0:30)
Back in Singapore
Last night my father returned to Singapore from a business trip in China.
Erin did a liver flush this past week. Today, day 6, is the last day.
Nina, used to call her Mouse stuffed animals, "Nama" and now calls them Mousey!
She has been saying so many new phrases! Incredible.
Stay tuned for more dancing video clips of Nina.
Erin did a liver flush this past week. Today, day 6, is the last day.
Nina, used to call her Mouse stuffed animals, "Nama" and now calls them Mousey!
She has been saying so many new phrases! Incredible.
Stay tuned for more dancing video clips of Nina.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Harry Potter Movie Release
Wednesday the latest HP movie was released (as a sneak preview) in certain theatres. Yesterday it was released nationwide here in Singapore. Erin and I are hoping to go see it soon.
Yesterday, I had a wonderful time meeting up with an old MIT classmate.
Saturday we will celebrate Nina's birthday (one month in advance).
Yesterday, I had a wonderful time meeting up with an old MIT classmate.
Saturday we will celebrate Nina's birthday (one month in advance).
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Pics
Nina eating a mini cupcake at the American Club on July 4th
Erin and Nina at the Long Beach Seafood Restaurant
Fresh coconut at the Long Beach Seafood Restaurant
Chilli Crab at the Long Beach Seafood Restaurant
Friday, July 6, 2007
Latest Activities
Thursday night we ate at the Long Beach Sea Food Restaurant. We had chilli crab, steamed fish, sauteed kai-lan, and kang-kong with chilli paste. Almond bean-curd with longan and sweet yam topped off the night! Stay tuned for pics of the dishes! Here's just one recipe for chilli crab.
Nina tried the sauteed kai-lan for the first time and loved it with the rice!
On Monday I began the Liver Flush.
This particular protocol has been significant for my Mom. She had gallstones in her CT scan back in January 2007. After she began Dr. Gonzalez's protocol and did the Liver Flush in the treatment, the subsequent CT scan confirmed that the gallstones had indeed been flushed out! Incredible. Both Dr. Wong & the radiologist were both amazed and requested the Liver Flush protocol. An alternative, non-invasive, cost-effective protocol for treating gallstones. It is amazing thing that a simpler version has been around since the 1920's and yet people undergo surgery to treat gallstones!
The first four days were not bad. Apple juice with Phosphoric acid between meals. Yesterday (the fifth day), I adhered to the two Acid Calcium's before breakfast and lunch. This step is omitted in the Liver Flush website, but is prescribed by Dr. Gonzalez's's version.
I went to have lunch with Dad. We had dim sum at the American Club. The food was good, but the conversation was excellent. I look forward to another such lunch with him.
Unfortunately, due to neighboring construction (there's construction everywhere in Singapore, it's amazing), water was interrupted in the evening. This put a kink in the plans for my parents' coffee enemas, Nina's bath, washing the strawberries for dinner, the effects of the epsom salts, and general evening routine activities. Such events always remind you of how much running water is taken for granted. If you want specifics, email me.
During this time, Mom & Dad both became interested in a book Mom received from one of her friends. Cancer Naturally Cured. This book is special because 1) it provides a local Singaporean perspective upon cancer, 2) prior to our trip here, Erin and I spoke about finding a book that provides inspirational stories about LIVING cancer survivors instead of from those who have died - the suggestion at the help desk at Barnes and Nobles was Lance Armstrong's book, 3) it is newly published (July 2007) - not even amazon carries it.
Most importantly, it draws comparisons about common characteristics that living cancer survivors have. Although I have read only a few pages of this book, my parents are both captivated by it. Please let me know if you're interested in this book. I have provided one link earlier by the son of the author (Betty Khoo) and here is another link of an interview with Betty from Radio Singapore International.
Thanks for reading!
Nina tried the sauteed kai-lan for the first time and loved it with the rice!
On Monday I began the Liver Flush.
This particular protocol has been significant for my Mom. She had gallstones in her CT scan back in January 2007. After she began Dr. Gonzalez's protocol and did the Liver Flush in the treatment, the subsequent CT scan confirmed that the gallstones had indeed been flushed out! Incredible. Both Dr. Wong & the radiologist were both amazed and requested the Liver Flush protocol. An alternative, non-invasive, cost-effective protocol for treating gallstones. It is amazing thing that a simpler version has been around since the 1920's and yet people undergo surgery to treat gallstones!
The first four days were not bad. Apple juice with Phosphoric acid between meals. Yesterday (the fifth day), I adhered to the two Acid Calcium's before breakfast and lunch. This step is omitted in the Liver Flush website, but is prescribed by Dr. Gonzalez's's version.
I went to have lunch with Dad. We had dim sum at the American Club. The food was good, but the conversation was excellent. I look forward to another such lunch with him.
Unfortunately, due to neighboring construction (there's construction everywhere in Singapore, it's amazing), water was interrupted in the evening. This put a kink in the plans for my parents' coffee enemas, Nina's bath, washing the strawberries for dinner, the effects of the epsom salts, and general evening routine activities. Such events always remind you of how much running water is taken for granted. If you want specifics, email me.
During this time, Mom & Dad both became interested in a book Mom received from one of her friends. Cancer Naturally Cured. This book is special because 1) it provides a local Singaporean perspective upon cancer, 2) prior to our trip here, Erin and I spoke about finding a book that provides inspirational stories about LIVING cancer survivors instead of from those who have died - the suggestion at the help desk at Barnes and Nobles was Lance Armstrong's book, 3) it is newly published (July 2007) - not even amazon carries it.
Most importantly, it draws comparisons about common characteristics that living cancer survivors have. Although I have read only a few pages of this book, my parents are both captivated by it. Please let me know if you're interested in this book. I have provided one link earlier by the son of the author (Betty Khoo) and here is another link of an interview with Betty from Radio Singapore International.
Thanks for reading!
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Happy July 4th!
Happy July 4th! We will go to the American Club today for mini cupcakes, hot dogs, and hamburgers.
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