Zech has grown too. Instead of babbling nonsense most of the time, he is finally communicating with us in real language. This happened at the most unexpected time, a few weeks before he turned two. After that, there was no turning back. Initially, it was merely production of many single words. Next, he started stringing words together. I feel like I'm reminded of the language acquisition course I've taken in NIE. He can now string 2 and 3 words to make a sentence. His consonants are clearer and 'please' no longer sounds like 'peas'. He's also beginning to socialise and to play with his peers. Seems like a natural progression of a child's development but it's something I will not take for granted.
Last Dec, the main lesson I focused on was the story of Christmas, using 'Truth in the tinsel'. Zech loves the craft time and he enjoys looking at the display. This marks a good closure for 2012.
Inspired by Zech's enthusiasm and 'Truth in the tinsel', I decided to create a series of mini lessons on Chinese New Year. I've done 4 lessons and still very motivated to do more. Seems like my lost energy is returning. :) Thank God! I know too I have to decide on a homeschool curriculum for Zech very soon within these few months. May the good Lord guide me!
In 2013 this Jan, I've also started picking up books bought some time ago. Yes finally! I'm getting around to reading them. Guess I need to work more to equip myself as a stay-at-home mum. A very lonely 'job' sometimes that gives me no pay and bonus but lots of satisfaction for being there to witness Zech's milestones and plenty of time to bond with him and to teach him what I feel is of great importance. Precious moments I will never trade in for a career outside or money. 2012 was a year of testing ground for me. New home, new role, new job at home. 2013 is the year I'll grow and develop as a mother. It's the year I'm embracing motherhood wholeheartedly!
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