Miriam's Chinese tutor who lives right in our same complex and comes three days and week to help with homework is on the right. Miriam's second grade teacher on the left.
Today in China it is Children's Day. Kind of like Father and Mother's Day- but for kids. Also today Miriam got her red scarf and now is a member of the Young Pioneers. Think a club in school that promotes the values that make China China. It has been an interesting journey walking with Miriam as she prepared for this day. She was thrilled to be "growing up". Here is what she had to say to me at Breakfast today.
"Mom, you know I am growing up right?"
Why- yes I do honey
"Today you blinked and then I got the red scarf. And then you will blink and I will graduate from high school. And then you will blink and I will get married. And then you will blink and I will have babies"
I really did not know what to say! Except that I was very proud of her and what God was doing in her heart and life.
Then I take her (and Asa and Salome) on the bike to school this morning. Usually she hops off the bike and talks to me one last time before she heads off into the gate of the school. She will ask me to pray for her test, ask what time I am coming to pick her up etc. So today, she hops off the bike and does not turn around to talk to me. She heads straight for the gate. I start to tear up. Indeed I am blinking- and she is growing up. How can I feel sad she is growing up and she is only eight years old!?
Right after getting the scarf. THRILLED.
Her class. In Chinese elementary school you have the same kids in your class until fifth grade. We really have gotten to know and love these kids!
When we were on the bike today. Miriam said- Mom there are going to be so many kids on stage with me how will you find me? I had to smile. As she really does not see herself as different than the other kids- she is one of the gang.
Miriam's best friend at school. Cherry. Often they fight. But I think they love each other too.
Asa had a huge dance performance today too. I will blog about that tomorrow!
On the way home from preschool yesterday Asa asked if we could buy a WHOLE watermelon. And when they are only about $1.00 for a whole one- who can refuse?
Perfectly sweet!
On Children's Day Asa's whole preschool put on a show for themselves. I think it is kind of funny on the holiday that is for them, they have to work so hard to put on a show for us!
This is Asa's class. He is the middle row third up. He would practice every night to get the moves just right!
Her class. In Chinese elementary school you have the same kids in your class until fifth grade. We really have gotten to know and love these kids!
