PSLE blues

There has been recent debate about the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_School_Leaving_Examination&sa=U&ei=G_StULvJLMSmrAfY5IGIDw&ved=0CCUQFjAC&usg=AFQjCNE5qNL08oT1EIQrRnBzRD0C96m8Eg
which was further highlighted by various bits of news like no longer publishing the top students, their marks, their schools, and what brand of chicken essence that take. Discussions also abounded about the stress on both parent and offspring that these exams produce. It can seem quite daunting as your future is largely dependent on the few letters like A, B, C and the must sought after A* that appear on your results slip. I started thinking about our daughter and the stresses ahead of her while she enjoys her carefree days. =(

Incidentally, today was the day the PSLE results were released. Hope everyone is happy!

new words

Some of the more notable (i.e. longer) additions to the offspring's vocabulary recently:
"Mummy do you remember we went .... ?"
"Watermelon!"
"I like Mission!" (it's a brand of pita bread)
"wear safety belt!"

She really brings a big change of weather in our lives, both sunshine and rain. Thankfully the latter does not happen often! =) She has transistioned into senior toddler class well, although she'll miss her old teachers methinks. Funny thing is, between the teachers, us and offspring, she'll be the one to adjust the quickest!