Ninna In Pre-K

Ninna had a great time in Pre-Kindergarten. By this time, we have moved (again) from Florida to Georgia. She was fortunate enough to grab a spot at Kindercare, the tuition for which was partly funded by the government so she had the benefit of going to a private school but with public school fees, yey! Most importantly, we think that her school gave her a great foundation for love of learning.

Part of the requirements for school was good teeth. So we dutifully went to the dentist to have her teeth checked.


Ninna with her pink teddy, Teddy, for moral support.

It took us a total of 4 visits to three different dentists, a sedation treatment that did not calm her down at all, and traumatic papoose board accomodations but, in the end, we did get her teeth fixed. Yey!

As featured here, she did attend the school's Fall Festival and even dressed up as Snow White.


Ninna enjoying a cotton candy with her friend Josh.

On Thanksgiving, Ninna and I attended their school's November Feast.





And just before the holidays started, Ninna had a small cupcake celebration for her 5th birthday with her classmates in school.




To give her public schooling a spiritual balance, we also registered her for Sunday School. It was a good thing, too, because we got to have a Christmas event in Church for children which she otherwise would not have had at Kindercare. The kids were in for cookies, arts and crafts, and balloon twisting.




Our Santa picture, minus Santa - because she still has santa-phobia.

Here are her Spring class portraits.



And finally, the last days of school came around. Ninna's class performed a couple of songs for the audience and they also received their "diploma" from the teacher.


Congratulations, kids!


Afterwards, the school prepared a lot of fun activities for the kids. Ninna's favorite was the bubble wand.


Ready for Kindergarten!

Right about the same time, Ninna also got to say goodbye to her Sunday School teachers, Miss Lyn and Miss Tracey.



Ninna actually felt sad that she wont be able to go to Sunday School anymore after their last day.

And so, this ends her first year in school. Hopefully, she'll be as excited, participative, and enthusiastic until she reaches college and beyond. :)


Our little graduate.

Halloween 2008

This milestone may be called a “First” too, since this was the first time Ninna voluntarily wanted to wear a costume for Halloween. In fact, she was so excited to dress up that she ended up wearing two costumes for the season.

First, on the 30th of October, Ninna attended her school’s Fall Festival. She came in costume as Snow White.


Ninna with her friend, Josh (aka Spidey).

And then, for Trick or Treat night, she dressed up as Cinderella.


My pretty Cinderella in comfy sneakers, just right for the night’s spooky door to door business.


Here’s a slideshow of the rest of the pictures. Enjoy! Trick or treat!

First Day Of School

School: KinderCare, Atlanta, GA
Teachers: Miss Doby and Miss Chelsy (also Miss Thomas on the first few weeks)

4 Years Old

Happy 4th birthday, WonderNinna!




She spent her birthday at Disneyworld MGM. Here she is with Papa, Mama, and Handy Manny.


Her birthday gift!

These past three months were filled with some exciting updates.


In September, Ninna and family moved from Houston, TX to Ft. Lauderdale, FL.


She also enrolled at the Little Gym for Sports and Gymnastics classes.


She also wrote this note for Papa's birthday!


She refused to wear a costume for halloween but still went trick or treating until the candies ran out.


She also received her first invitation to become a flower girl on Ninang Judy's wedding. Sadly, she was not able to attend the wedding. :(


And, for the first time, Ninna slept in her room all by herself!

Bonus pic: her passport picture.



She also stated dabbling in photography. See her photo album HERE.

And, last but not the least, she also learned how to write, spell, rhyme, and read some simple words.



Until next time! :)

3 Years & 9 Months

The adventures continue...

:: In June, Ninna moved from Charlotte (NC) to her new home in Houston (TX).


Saying hello to the Lone Star State.

:: Ninna gets bitten by a bug.


Full story HERE.

:: Ninna does knock-knock jokes. Full story HERE.

:: Ninna improves her US Geography by naming the State Capitals.



:: Ninna gets to watch a Movie for the very first time at AMC Katy Mills. She saw (well, slept through) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with Papa and Mama.



:: Ninna got to watch Go Diego Go, The Great Jaguar Adventure Show at Hobby Center in Houston.



:: Ninna starts Gymnastics at the Houston Gymnastics School.



And gives Coach Kenny a hard time!




Now Presenting: August WonderNinnaIsms

4 August 2007
Ninna (to the tune of Blue's Clues): sit down in the finking chair and fink, fink, fink...
Mama: Anak, its "think" not fink.
Ninna: Fink!
Mama: Think!
Ninna: Think!
Mama: Very good!
Ninna: Fanks, Mama!

10 August 2007
Ninna: Uh-oh, the rain stops.
Mama: Anak, its: “the rain stopped”.
Ninna: Mama, the rain stopsd.
Mama: Anak, there’s no “S”. Say it again.
Ninna: Mama, the rain topsd!

14 August 2007
Mama: What is the opposite of short?
Ninna: Short!
Mama: What is the opposite of down?
Ninna: Up!
Mama: What is the opposite of dark?
Ninna: Flashlight!

20 August 2007

(While Mama tests her knowledge of the world map)
Mama: Where's the Philippines?
Ninna: Here! (points to pinas)
Mama: What's the capital?
Ninna: Vanilla!
Mama: Ninna, its Manila, not Vanilla!
Ninna: Hmmm, but Mama, I love vanilla!

(Still on the world map)
Mama: Where's India?
Ninna: Here! (points to Indiana, in the USA)
Mama: No, Ninna. That's Indiana! Here's India (Mama points to India). So, what's the capital of India?
Ninna: India-polis!

3 Years & 6 Months

The past six months went by so fast! So much has happened to the wondergirl since she turned three years old!

Wonderninna has done some amazing things...

:: In January, Ninna returned to the US from a two-month trip in the Philippines. Details of this trip will be found on her Travel Blog. (Soon!)

:: In February, Ninna showed off her EB Babe dancing skills. Here's the wondergirl dancing to Joey de Leon's "Itaktak Mo".



:: In March, Ninna showed off her singing skills. Here's the chiquitita's "picky" rendition of ABBA's "Dancing Queen".




:: In April, Ninna put a piece of crayon inside her nose! The full story on Mama's blog HERE.

:: And finally, in May, Ninna successfully wee-weed in the toilet for the very first time!!! A few days later, she successfully sent down her poopies down into the magic whirlpool, too. Is the fully potty-trained little girl ready for school now?

We'll find out on her next adventure. :)

3 Years Old

Ninna turned 3 today! And we had two parties to celebrate!

First, we had a small but fun Dora-themed party at our Charlotte home just before our trip back to Manila.

CHARLOTTE PART 1:

CHARLOTTE PART 2:

And then, we had another Disney Princess-themed party held at Tom's World Robinson's Galleria with our beloved family and friends.

(These are just some of the pictures, Papa has some more.)

Thank you to all the our family, friends, and guests who celebrated WonderNinna's birthday with us. We love you and miss you all! *muah

2 Years & 6 Months

It has been six months since our last update. A lot of things have happened since Ninna turned two and it has been a lovely journey of learning for our little wondergirl. She learns something new everyday and she surprises us in every way.

Instead of just writing down each and every newly discovered wonder power, allow us to just show you what they are.

WONDERNINNA AND THE RADIO



For a larger view click [HERE].

Here's a Bonus! More of Ninna's wonder powers.

WONDERNINNA: US GEOGRAPHY 101

We got her this US map puzzle four days ago, look how fast she learned it!



For a larger view click [HERE].

That's it for now. Hopefully, we'll give you more videos next time! :)

2 Years Old

Ninna turned two today.



For details, please visit Mama Mia's kwento [Here].

Happy Birthday, Ninna! We Love You!