This thread has been really quiet. I guess everybody's busy with her own stuff and kids. I myself am busy hounding after my kid on her piano and ballet. Let me 'warm up' the thread for the time being ...
After spending a bomb on the piano, my kid is starting to show a lack of interest in learning piano as it progresses to a slightly higher level but it's not even grade 1 yet. The tutor complains that she has the attitude of 'do the homework, hand it in and that's it', which won't do for piano.
The ballet teacher complains that she doesn't put in effort to strengthen her knees and ankles when asked to stand.
To a great extent, I've come to terms with the fact that she is not that keen on doing these two activities competitively. I told her if she doesn't make it for the piano and ballet exams next March or April, then I'll withdraw her from both becos I see no point in continuing to waste my money. By next year, she would have learnt piano and ballet at the same grade for 2 years already. I have already given my best to her if she doesn't progress. Next time when she grows up, she also cannot complain that I never provide opportunities or expose her to all these.
As for the piano, maybe I go and learn myself.
Academically, I'm glad and relieved that her Chinese-speaking Maths teacher went back to his hometown for good some months back.
My kid's school doesn't have CA1 and 2 for P1 up to P4. So I'm still in quite a relaxed mode.
Mummies,
How have you all been? Share leh.