Birthday

It's my Younger Boy's birthday sometime ago.
He's excited - you could tell and.......hear it.
When me taking him to/from school.

YB :  It's only 10 days to my birthday.

YB : It's only 9 days to my birthday.

YB : I'm so excited - only 5 days to my birthday.

Finally, the night before the day.
I's having a bed time talk about with him.

I : I got something really special for your birthday.

YB : Really?

I : Yes. Would you like to guess?

YB : A Pokemon set?

I : No. You know I'd buy you something...
To stimulate you, to prepare you for Life.

YB : Oh, No!

I : Yes, I'm afraid. Yes, yes!

YB : Oh.... Not 11+ Test paper, is it?


I laughed.

YB : Oh... And SAT paper?
And Key Stage 2 practice?


I laughed louder.

I : No, my favourite Younger Boy.
Why would I buy that for your birthday?

YB : Pleased to hear that.
Wait a minute, I'm your ONLY Younger Boy!

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Run

Sometime ago, after him returning from school,
Elder boy started a chat while having a snack.

EB : We'd the whole Year 8 mini marathon run.

I : Today?

EB : Yes.
Do you want to guess what position I came in?

I : Hm....

EB : There're about 120 of us.

I : Last year, you came in around...
The 5th....LAST...Hm....

EB : Well, this year was better.
But not that much better.

I : Were you...Hm....

EB : O.K. Let me give you a better idea.
I didn't make it into a 2-digit position.

I : You came at 110th?

EB : No. I came at 101th!

I : That's amusing! A big improvement!
Didn't I tell you,
'Practice makes things better'?

EB : Yes.

I : Next year, perhaps 99th?

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Like

While driving him home after school,
I asked Younger Boy a question.

I : Honestly, who do you like more,
Me or Mum?

YB : Honestly......Hmm.. Let me think.
Well, Mum is in charge of Present?

I : In charge of ....what did you say?

YB : Do you think you need a hearing aid?

I : Sorry, need....?

YB : A hearing aid.

I : Haha, yeah, I may need one.

YB : You can get one from Specsavers.
Yes, Mum is in charge of Presents.

I : Presents?

YB : Yes, Gifts. X'mas Gifts, Birthday Gifts...

I : O.K.

YB : You're in charge of Work.

I : Work?

YB : Yes, my extra (home) work at home!

I : Oh, yes.

YB : And TV time?
Seem like both of you are in charge.

I : So? And the conclusion?
Me or Mum?

YB : Well....It's hard to say....haha!

I : Alright then.
I'm now in charge of.....Violence, hahaha!

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Music

While us having after school tea at home,
Elder Boy told me about his Music lesson.

EB : Remember I said about the music lesson?

I : Yes, you told me. Class divided into teams.
Each team has to come up with its own song.

EB : Yes.
Our team agreed to do our last rehearsal today.
Had a rehearsal room time starting after lunch.

I : That's good.

EB : Do you know what happened at lunch?

I : Hm....no.

EB : It's Christmas Lunch today at school.
So even though we planned to spend only 15 minutes...
To eat our lunch and the remaining time for rehearsal,
We couldn't leave the canteen.

I : Why?

EB :  When us getting up from chairs after finishing the meal,
Trying to leave, we're told to sit down & stay because we only...
Finished the main course & had to stay for dessert.

I : At least you left after dessert.

EB : No.
When us getting up from chairs again after finishing the dessert,
We're then told to sit down & stay because every student ...
Would be given a small X'mas gift.

I : Sure you lot left immediately after taking a gift?

EB : No.
When us getting up from chairs the 3rd time after getting the gift,
We're then told to sit down & take turn to leave the canteen.

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Mark

While playing table tennis with me at home,
Elder Boys started telling me his day at school.

EB : Do you know what happened today?

I : Please tell me.

EB :  Remember I told you,
We've to mark our classmates' work?

I : Yes, you've told me before.

EB : While us doing that in a lesson,
A classmate said to me,
'You give others lower mark because .....
You want to be the one getting top mark.'

I :  Do you?

EB : Of course not.
You told me to be Honest and Fair.

I : Yes, I did.

EB : A few giving high mark may be because..
They don't want to upset their friends.
Or may be few want to make themselves popular.
I'm just being Honest and give Fair mark.

I :  Did you say that to that classmate?

EB : No, I didn't.
But I said and did something else.

I : What did you say then?

EB : When he said it, I's actually marking...
Someone's good work, which I gave a 4/5.
I then showed it to him and asked him,
'Is the mark Low enough to you?'

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Where

I started a chat in the morning,
After Younger Boy getting into my car.

I : Where to, sir?

YB : The Usual.

I : The Usual? Where?

YB : The Usual - school.

I : If I could take you anywhere,
Where do you want to do?

YB : With this car?

I : Yes. Assuming this car can fly.
Where do you want to go?

YB  : Australia!

I : Why?

YB : I can go to a beach & play sand.

I : What about adults?
What would they do in Australia?

YB : They can play sand too.

I : Well, but they're not children.

YB : Adults like playing sand too.
Remember the Coolum Festival?
Adults enjoyed building sand castle.

(http://www.coolumkitefestival.com/)

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Tool

While us having a bed-time talk,
Elder Boy started asking me.

EB : What's the best tool one can have?

I : Intelligence?

EB : No.

I : Hm...Kindness?

EB : No.

I : Forgiveness?

EB : No.

I : OK. Wisdom?

EB : No.
Do you want me to tell you?

I : Of course, I do!

EB : Logic.

I : Wait a minute.
Intelligence includes Logic.
Do you know?

EB :  It's just 'Logic' in the book.

I : What book?

EB : Eragon.

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Sticker

After being picked up from school and....
On our way home, Younger Boy started a chat.

YB : Do you know I got 7 stickers today?

I : Wah!  What're they for?

YB : 5 for getting the colour right &...
2 for well behaved.

I : That's good.

YB : But I now have only 5.

I : Why?

YB : Because I gave 2 away.

I : Oh.. To whom?

YB : To  X. Because he missed...
out - he's in another classroom.

I : And who else?

YB : To Y.  Because he fell down..
while playing football & was upset.

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Test

While us playing table tennis at home,
Elder boy started his daily routine,
Telling me what his day was at school.

EB : We got our Maths Test result today.

I : O.K.

EB : Should I tell you what others got 1st?

I : Haha, by the way you're telling me....
Sound like you didn't do particularly well.

EB : Do you want to know what the....
Top Student got?

I : Do you remember what I told you.....
About Tests?

EB : Yes.

I : What's it all about?

EB : It's Not about others but Myself.

I : That's right.
Did you make Silly Mistakes again?

EB : Well.....yes....

I : How many?

EB : At least 3.

I : So, you haven't learnt from your....
Mistake?

EB : Well, at least, I met your Maths....
Minimum Expectation, 80 Marks.
After rounding it to the nearest 1 Mark!


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Guide

Upset by Elder Boy's careless mistake....
When him doing a maths revision,
I asked Younger Boy to do me a favour,
Giving me a massage to calm myself down.

I : Do you think I's a bit harsh on your brother?

YB : Well, kind of....Hm.. Should I give you...
A Stress Free Parental Guide to Education?

I : Go on then.

YB : 1st, make sure you don't wear too much.

I : Why?

YB : If you wear too much, you'll get hot,
Making you easily to be 'Hot Tempered'.


I : O.K.


YB : 2nd, make sure you understand what....
They feel.


I : O.K.


YB : 3rd, make sure you understand what...
They don't understand.


I : Understand...don't understand....O.K.


YB : The last, to make sure a Happy, Well..
Enlightened Family with No Argument or..
Quarrel.


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Animal

Before I started asking my boys questions....
In our breakfast time, Elder Boy asked first.

EB : Dad, I've a question for you.

I : O.K.

EB : Which animal is NOT Racist?

I :Hm......Dinosaur?

EB : Why?

I : Because it ate ALL races.

EB : But human wasn't around then.

I : That's true.
So, what's the answer?

EB : Panda.

I : A Pan...da? Why?

EB : Because it's Black, it's White.
And it's Asian.

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Model

While having a tea after school at home,
Elder Boy started a chat.

EB : Dad, we'd a presentation today.

I : Yes, you'd stated you're to have  one.
Geography, wasn't it?

EB : Yes. Remember, we'd to build a model,
Explaining the cause & effects of volcanoes?

I : Yes, you told me that.

EB : I saw a very good model today.
He got all these lights on the mountain ,
Showing the effects.

I : Was he the only one had such an idea?

EB : Yes.

I : You haven't thought about that either?

EB : No.

I : So, didn't I tell you that...
You can always learn something new...
From Others.

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Grow Up

While giving me a massage before dinner,
Younger Boy told me what he did at school.

YB : Dad, do you know what we did today?

I : Must be something interesting.

YB : Yes, we're given 3 questions.
1st, What would you achieve when you grow up?

I : And your answer?

YB : Being a doctor & grade 8 in piano.

I : 2nd question?

YB : What would you worry when you grow up?
I put down, 'My dad & mum,
'worrying picking up bad habits.'

I : You worry that mum & I would pick up...
Bad Habits?

YB : No. No. I worry you two may NOT...
Have a good house, have good food...
I worry I may pick up bad habits.
Well, I suppose as long as I don't start one...
I'll be OK.

I : And the 3rd question?

YB : What would you miss when you grow up?

I : That has to be ME!

YB : Haha! I'll miss my brother & my toys...
And every house that I've lived in!

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Time

After hearing the news of discovering...
A matter travelling faster than light,
I had a chat with my Elder Boy.

I : Would you like to be a Time Traveller?

EB : No.

I :Why not?

EB : What if they get things Wrong?

I : Such as?

EB : Say if the date should be set at BC,
But set at AD by Mistake.

I : I see your point.
But does the idea of travelling into Future...
Knowing what're to happen NOT excite you?

EB : No.
Because If everyone knows what're to happen..
In Future, there'll be a lot of problems.

I : NOT everyone, I meant ONLY you.
Do you not want to know what're to happen..
To yourself in the Future?

EB : No. Because if one knows it,
It may not happen.
Also...

I : Also?

EB : Also, I like Surprises.

I : Well, it could be Nasty Surprise.

EB : Yes, but it could also be Nice Surprise!

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More

When me picking him up from school,
My younger boy started a chat.

YB : Do you know what happened today?

I : Would you like to tell me?

YB : We got sweet from a birthday boy.

I : That's good.

YB : Do you know I've more?

I : More sweets?

YB : Yes, I've 2 when others have 1.

I : Why?

YB : Because I told him I've a brother,
And asked if he could give me 1 more for..
My brother.

I : It's good you always think of your brother.

YB : Do you know another thing?

I : Hmmmm....

YB : This always works - others always give...
me 1 more for my brother when I ask.

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Smarter

While in HK, while on a bus,
I asked my Younger Boy a question.

I : Who do you think is smarter,
Mum or Dad?

YB : Well, it depends.....

I : Depends on?

YB : If it's PE, you're better because you're a police.

I : O.K.

YB : If it's Science, Mum's better because she's a nurse.

I : Yes.

YB : If it's driving, you're better because she doesn't drive.

I : Alright.

YB: If it's cooking, Mum's better because she cooks healthy.

I : O.K.

YB : Mum's more friendly...

I : So, can you finally tell me,
Which one do you think is smarter?

YB : Well, after looking at many factors,
I'd say...it's...... it's....Drum Roll, Please.....

I : Oh, come on!

YB : It's a ...It's a......a DRAW!!

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Father

I asked boys a question during breakfast.

I : How should a father treat his child?

YB : Two Fs.

I : Two Fs?

YB : Yes, a father has to be Firm & Fair.

I : Fair enough, what about you?
What do you think?

EB : Just to give his child lots of Love.

I : Anything else?

Both : It'd be good  if a child is given more....

I : More?

Both : More computer game time.

I : More, I think, Tough Love.
Sorry, Not More things that you want.
But More things that you need to practise & learn.

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Questions

Some months ago,
After us relocating back to UK,
While playing at Park in Exeter,
A boy asked my Younger Boy some questions.

B : Do you come from China?

YB : No. I come from Australia.

B : So, you're born in Australia.

YB : No. I's born in New Zealand.

B : So, you come here for holiday.

YB : No. I live here ( UK)

B : O.K. Let's just play!

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Phrase

Elder boy started a chat when us having breakfast.

EB : I'm going to ask other children about Phrases.

I : What do you mean?

EB : Asking them at what Phrase they're in.

I : And the Phrases are?

EB :  There're 3 Phrases.
Soccer, girl friend & computer game.

I :  Oh, I see.  And in that order?

EB : No. It should be Computer game 1st.
Soccer 2nd & girl friend last.

I : Can one be in 3 Phrases at the same time?

EB : No. Of course not.
Noone can have so much time!

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Beer

Attended a Uni Reunion Dinner with boys.
Younger boy started a chat in the toilet.

YB : You looked red, dad?

I : Do I?

YB : Yes. Did you drink beer?

I : Yes, I did.

YB : Why did you drink?

I : Well, I..mm....kind of thinking..mm..
Beer could Naturalise my 'Internal Heat'.

YB : Did you drink a lot?

I : No. Only one glass.

YB : You need to drink now.

I : Drink more beer?

YB : No. You need to drink WATER!

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Plan

Elder boy started a chat during dinner.

EB : Do you know what happened today at school?

I : Hmmm, something interesting?

EB : Kind of. We're told to come up with a plan?

I : A plan for?

EB : For a game to be used in a school function.

I : So, did you present any plan?

EB : No. Because a team member was....
So quickly in presenting one.

I : Well, that shouldn't have stopped you?

EB : I know But that team member was so keen.
Kept giving details, even drawing diagrams of...
How the game worked.

I : Do you not like that game?

EB : Yes, I like it But that's not the point.

I : And your point is?

EB : I believe my game could be better.

I : Did you tell your team there and then?

EB : No.

I : Why not?

EB : I'm to tell them about my game tomorrow.
Let all team members calm down a bit 1st.
& I'm to prepare myself better tonight 1st.

I : And then?

EB : I'm to speak to another member tomorrow.
Getting some feedback & support first.....
Before presenting my game to the whole team.

I : Are you going to tell them your game ....
Could be better than the other one?

EB : No. This's not the point.

I : And the point is?

EB : 2 games better than 1.
Because this'll Double our income.
 
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Smart

While having a snack after school,
Younger Boy started a chat.

YB : Do you remember the robot I's given in HK?

I : Yes, from Uncle Raymond.

YB : Yes, I told my schoolmate X & he's interested.

I : Really?

YB : So interested that he gave me his address & no.,
Inviting me to his home to play - reminds me to bring..
The robot.

I : He's Smart. Did you say 'Yes'?

YB : No. I'd to ask him a question 1st.

I : Which was?

YB : Asking him if he'd any younger brother/sister.

I : Haha....You're Smart too.

YB : You know why I'd asked him this question?

I : Of course. I's once a child too.
You worried that his yougner sibling might damage...
Your much loved robot!

YB : Hehehe.....You're Smart!

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Touched

Elder Boy & I had a chat during dinner.

I : Other than feeling happy to have overcome..
Your Fear, how do you find your recent.....
School Residential Trip?

EB : Very tired.

I : I can understand that.

EB : Because we'd to do all these Abseiling..
Tree Climbing etc. using a lot of energy. I's..
Very nervous at times too. So these...
Made me very tired.

I : No regret, then?

EB : No, No.
I was very happy though very tired.
And I's....

I : And..??

EB : And I's very touched.

I : Interesting. Why?

EB : On one night, I's exhausted...
So, I went to my sleeping bag earlier...
While others were talking in the hall.

I : Could you sleep?

EB : Yes.

I : Because you're so tired?

EB : Not just that. But more because..
2 boys told others to be quiet....
Reminding them I's trying to sleep.

I : That's very touching.

EB : Yes. And....

I : And..??

EB : And I'd a ....sound sleep!

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Mum

Younger Boy started a chat after snack.

YB : Do you know X's has a girl friend?

I : Really?

YB : Yes, it's Y.

I : How do you know?

YB : X told me.

I : What about you?
Do you have one?

YB : No...

I : When do you think you're to have one?

YB : 15, 16? 20, 23?

I : What if your future girl friend knows...
Your Mum doesn't speak fluent English?

YB : No worries. I'll speak to her a day...
before her meeting Mum, telling her that...
Mum's English isn't as good as her Chinese.

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Fear

I had a chat with my Elder Boy,
After him returning from his school camp.

I : Well, so, how do you find the camp?

EB : Good. Excited & Very Tiring.

I : Did you 'Face Your Fear'?

EB : Oh, Yes, the Abseiling.
Really scary!

I : You did do it?

EB : Yes. I thought I's going to die.

I : But you still did it?

EB : Yes - it took me a long time though.

I : You'd be very proud of youself.
I's an adult & a police when I first did it.
Long time?  How long?

EB : I don't really know.
But it must have been very long.
An hour or 45 minutes?

I : What actually you're doing for that time?

EB : Half of the time when I's up in the air,
I's asking myself, 'Should I do it?'
Then, half of time in actually doing it!

I : Actually, did you Have to do it?

EB : No.
Anyone could say 'No' if they didn't want to.

I : Was there anyone NOT doing it?

EB : Oh, yes, there were a few of them.

I : If you're so scare, why did you do it then?
You could just walk away like those few.

EB : I told you before.
Because I like to 'Face My Fear'.

I : How did you feel after Facing Your Fear?

EB : Very Good!
Not just Facing - I've Overcome my Fear!

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Rental

After viewing a few rentals,
My Younger Boy had a chat with me.

YB : Dad, have you bought the white house?

I : White house?

YB : Yes. The one we saw two days ago.

I : Oh, that one! It's a rental.

YB  : Oh, have you rented it yet?

I : No,

YB : You better hurry up.

I : Why?

YB : Because someone will get it.

I : O.K. Alright. So, tell me,
What do you like about the house?

YB : It's obvious.

I : Oh, yes....
Which is?

Yb : I like the mixed tap in its bathroom.

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Purpose

Elder boy to be away from home for 3 days/2 nights.
I'd a chat with him about what's to expect.

I : Are you excited about the Residential?
   (School arranged Training Camp)

EB : Yes.

I : What do you think the 'Danger' would be?

EB : Water?

I : What do you mean?

EB : We'd have some water activities.
Getting drown?

I : Good thinking. Anything else?

EB : Height?

I : What do you mean?

EB : We'd have some climbing activities.
Falling from Height?

I : Yes. Anything else?

EB :Mmmm....

I : What about People?

EB : What do you mean?

I : When some young people away from home,
Staying nights far away with many others.
Few would misbehave & make troubles.

EB : Well, I won't be one of them!

I : Well, what do you think the Purpose of...
This Camp is?

EB : Facing Own Fear & Making New Friends

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Father

While walking to school with Younger Boy,
I asked him a question.

I : What're the requirements of a good father?

YB : 1st, he's to be 31 years older than his child.

I : O.K.

YB : 2nd, he's to make sure his child safe & healthy.

I : Alright.

YB : 3rd, he's to give his child a good education.

I : Good.

YB : There're many others.


I : Could I just clarify 1 point?

YB : Yes.

I : Why a father has to be 31 not 30/32 older?

YB : Just a general idea.

I : General idea?

YB : Yes. A Father has to be old enough,
To make them good enough to teach his child.

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Sharing

It's been a wonderful feeling,
Sharing with you on what I've been doing,
With my energetic boys in fine detailing.

But now comes the timing,
I would like to hear your saying,
On what happens to your child raising. 

Welcome to become the Minority,
A parent with a Sense of Responsibility,
Share with me should be a Possibility.

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Motivation

Elder Boy asked me a question during dinner.

EB : Dad, did you know what happened today..
At school?

I : Would you like to tell me?

EB : I asked the top student about their mark.

I : Why did you ask?

EB : Just checking if I'd a Higher mark.

I : Had you?

EB : No. I got 2 marks less.

I : Were you disappointed?

EB : No.
But I just couldn't stop telling myself....

I : Telling yourself?

EB : I've to get 2 more marks than X in ....,
1 more mark than Y in....., and
Perform better than Z in......

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Easier

Lunch at home on a Sunday.
Younger Boy started a chat.

YB : To make things easier for you,
I change the rule.

I : Sorry, rule?

YB : Yes.
Remember, I said if you don't shout..
For a week, I'll give you a massage?

I : Yes, you did.

YB : Now I change it to a day.
Make it easier for you.

I : It's very kind of you.
But...


YB : But?

I : But as I've said before.
I don't shout.
I only RAISE my voice!

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Birthday

In the morning of my Elder Boy's birthday,
He started a chat.

EB : It's my birthday today, Dad!

I : Happy birthday!
You're a year older now.
Well, what does a year older mean to you?

EB : A year older, a year bigger!

I : Yes. But also,
A year older, a year wiser.

EB : Yes. I'm 12 now.

I : Your life would  never be the same.

EB : Really?

I : Yes, because you're now officially...
'A Man'.

EB : A Man? Yes!

I : 'A Man' according to airlines, hotels.
Because at 12, you're now charged at adult price!

EB : Yes, I'm NOT a Child of 11.....
But a Man of 12!

I : Is that right, 'Man'?

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Massage

Easter Sunday, lying in bed.
Younger boy playing in my room.

I : Could I make a deal with you?

YB : Let's see.

I : 2 points for you if you massage me 2 mins.

YB : Alright. Deal.

I was lying flat in bed.
He was putting hands on my back.

YB : Wait, dad.

I : You're not changing your mind?

YB : No. Could you count for me?

I : Count?

YB : Yes. Like this.
That's how it goes for 2 min.
30 seconds for neck & back.
15 seconds for each arm.
30 seconds for each leg.
Tell me when time's up  for each part.

(Gosh, Massage's for Relaxing.
 How can one relax when counting?
 Alright...have to cheat a bit.
 Count  S....L...O....W!)

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Idea

My Elder Boy & I were shocked.
Watching the Japanese Disaster.

Later that night, we had a chat.

EB : Dad, it could be the time..
to buy some Japanese Yen.


I : Why?

EB : Remember what'd happened..
in NZ recently?

I : Oh, yes, NZ had an earthquake.

EB : You told me NZ$ dropped...
very shortly after the earthquake.
But it soon rose back.

I : So, you think this could happen..
to Yen this time?

EB : Yes.

I : How much should I buy?

EB : Well, it's up to you.

I : But, it's your idea to buy.

EB : But you said there's always..
risks in any investment.

I : Alright. I'll take the risk.
I'll make a small buy.
What if Yen rises later.
Should I share profit with you?

EB : Yes, of course!

I : But it's me making the Decision.
It's my money buying the Yen.
Why should I share profit with you?

EB : But, you just said it,
It's my IDEA to buy.

I : O.K.
If there's a profit, it's split 50/50.
I'll donate my profit to a charity..
for Japanese Disaster Victims.

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News

After picking him up from school,
I had a chat with my Elder Boy.

I : I've a good news & a big news for you.
Which one do you want to hear 1st?

EB : It's your choice.
Which one do you want to tell me 1st?

I : No.
You can choose which one 1st.

EB : I've an idea.
What about NOT telling me which is which?

I : What do you mean?

EB : What about just tell me the news.
Let me decide which 1 is bad, which 1 is good?

I : Alright, if that's what you want.
Its' about your piano theory test.
The test is about 2 hours.
And after this one at Grade 5,
The next & last one is at Grade 8.

EB : Both are NOT bad news.

I : Why?

EB : Because I've already known this.
Music teacher told me at school today!

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Fight

Family badminton game at sport centre.
Boys marching like soldiers during break.
With racket on their shoulders like rifle.

I : Soldier, which country you'd fight for?

YB : Germany!

I : Why?

YB : Because they're Serious.
Just look at their car : VW, BMW...

I : And you?

EB : Argentina!

I : Why?

EB : Well... it's obvious....
I like Argentina Football Team!

YB : I change my mind.

I : O.K.

YB : I'll fight for Italy.

I : Why?

YB : I like Italy Football Team!

I : So, you two fight for a country because..
You like its football team?

Both : Yes!

YB : Mm...I change my mind.

I : Again?

YB : I'll fight for China now.

I : Why?

YB : Because it's the largest no. of soldiers.

I : And?

YB : And this means you've the least chance..
Of being killed!

Both : Dad, which country will you fight for?

I : I don't like wars, so I won't fight.

Both : If you really really have to.

I : Alright, the only time I'll fight is...
For the Earth....... against Aliens!

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Taxi

I was waiting outside our home.
In my car.
Younger Boy came opening door.

YB : Taxi

I : Taxi?

YB : Yes, you're a Taxi Driver.

I : O.K. Where to, Little Sir?

YB : You know.

I ; I don't know.

YB : To X Primary.

I : You meant X Primary Prison?

YB : No. X Primary School.

I : Alright. Have you got money?

YB : Yes. Of course.

( 2 minutes later)

I : Little Sir, we've arrived.
£2 please.

YB : Well, wait a minute.
(Opening door, got off & ran)
I'm not paying!!

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People

Elder Boy's excited at dinner time.

EB : Dad, do you know what happened at school?

I : Mmm...something good?

EB : Yes. Remember you always say,
I've to learnt from smart people?

I : Yes?

EB : So, I followed the smart people today?

I : ' Smart people'?

EB : My classmates who're very good Academically.

I : Oh, I see. But ..'.followed'?

EB : Yes.
I always wonder where they go at lunch.
So I followed them today.
Guess where they went?

I : Mmm......

EB : Library.
They all went to library after lunch.

I : What did they do there?

EB : They did their homework together.
And finished some of them there!

I : Good use of time.

EB : Yes. So, I joined them.
And finished most of my homework.

I : So, more time to do other things at home?
Like watching TV? haha!

EB : No.
So I've more time to play with my young brother!
Did you know I persuaded the smart people to..
Have a name for the group.

I : Really?
What's the name for the group then?

EB : I reminded them NOT to pick a name...
That's kind of showing off.....
So, I suggested the name,
'People'.

I : 'The People's Group'?

EB : Yup.

I : Sound familiar.
Did you get the idea from a TV programme?
'The People's Supermarket'?

EB : Yes.
Recycling Good Idea!

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List

While having a snack at home,
Younger Boy started a chat.

YB : Dad, I've found one person on my List.

I : List?

YB : Yup, my 'Grammar School Threatening List'

I : What do you mean?

YB : This boy's very smart, so he's on my List.
He may get into the Grammar School instead of me.

I : Is that why you call your List 'Threatening'?
Thinking someone may Threatening your chance?

YB : Yes.

I : Noone is to Threatening your chance, my boy.
Let me re-phrase it again.
The only person that would reduce your chance is....

YB : Is?

I : Yourself.
Because if you learn hard, plan hard & work hard,
You WILL get into the Grammar School.
Joining your elder brother.

YB : Mmmmm...

I : May be you should re-name your List?

YB : Really?

I : Yes, I think it may be better called as,
'Grammar School Friend List'.
So that you can put someone that's good....
On the List and be your Friend,
Learning together & to Grammar School together.

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Peer

Picked up Elder Boy from school.
He started the chat.

EB : Something happened today.

I : What happened?

EB : A teacher showed us a Roman Helmet.

I : That's good.

EB : The class were asked to try it on.

I : Did you try then?

EB : No.

I : Did others?

EB : Yes, they did.

I : Were you the only one NOT trying?

EB : Yes.

I : Why Not?

EB : I think its' dirty. Everyone wore it.

I : Did you tell others why?

EB : No. I just said, 'I don't want to try.'

I : What happened then?

EB : Class started clapping & calling my name.

I : Encouraging you to do it?

EB : Yes.

I : But you still didn't?

EB : No. A few didn't want to do it first.

I : But they did wear the helmet in the end?

EB : Yes, due to 'Peer Group' pressure.
The class eventually started to boo me.

I : But you still didn't do it?

EB : That's right.

I : Why not?

EB : Why should I?
I'm not doing something because others want me to.

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One

On my Birthday.
During family lunch.
My Younger Boy started a chat.

YB : Happy Birthday, Dad.

I : Thanks, my dear son.

YB : Want to ask you a question.

I : O.K.

YB : What's one thing you want to...
change yourself?

I : My eyesight. No Short Sight.
So, you two wouldn't have to wear glasses.

YB : What's one thing you want to change us?

I : Same. No Short Sight.

YB : What's one thing you want to change Mum?

I : Mmmmm...
(What should I say... when she's also with us)

YB : Dad?

I : I need more time to think about it.

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Persuasion

Elder Boy was eager to share with me,

About his new science project work.

Surprised to see 2 Internet Games included.

I : Interesting work.
Who decided to include the internet games?

EB : The Whole Team.

I : You'd told me the presentation time..
Is about 10 minutes.

EB : That's right.

I : But just these 2 games occupying 8 mins.

EB : Hmmm.....

I : There's not much time left to present..
Your Team's OWN ideas? Is there?

EB : No, I suppose.

I : And what if other teams also using them?

EB : Hmmm....

I : What do you think?
Do you think it's about Testing your...

Internet Searching skill?
Or about Presenting your OWN ideas?

EB : You're right, Dad.
We should design our own ways....
To present our Own ideas.
But.....

I : But?

EB : But, it's just that Everyone's agreed to
Use the 2 games found from the net.

I : May be they'll listen to you?
You won't know until you try, right?
Remember,
It's always better to use OWN ideas.

EB : Yes. I'll give it a go tomorrow.


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Lego

Planning our half term holiday,
I had a chat with my Younger Boy.

I : Mum & I are thinking about the..
Coming school holiday.

YB : Oh, yes.

I : Where should we take you two to?

YB : And?

I : We're to give you two a choice.

YB : Really?

I : Yes. Either visiting Legoland again?

YB : Or?

I : Or use the money for Legoland to...
Buy New Lego pieces to play at home!

YB : Hmm....

I : Which one do you prefer?

YB : Could we go to Legoland...
AND buy New Lego pieces to play there!!

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Resolution

New Year Approaching,
I asked Younger Boy what's he planning.

I : Have you got a New Year Resolution?

YB : Yes. I got two actually.

I : Wah! Are you going to tell me?

YB : Yeah, you would like them.

I : Really?

YB : Yap. The 1st is to do more...
Physical Exercise.

I : Such as....

YB : Well, like swimming, walking,
playing badminton, table-tennis...

I : That's good. Good health.

YB : Do you want to hear the 2nd one?

I : Of course.

YB : You would love it.

I : So come on then.

YB : I'm going to........

I : Come one, hurry up!!

YB : To give you Massage!

I : Really?

YB : Yes. And the Massage....
is FREE!!

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Better

While us having a snack,
Elder Boy started a chat.

EB : Do you know what happened in class?

I : No. But must be something interesting.

EB : I was assigned to a team for a task.

I : Yes.

EB : But I later told the team I'd like to...
Move to another team.

I : Why did you want to do that?

EB : The group I's assigned didn't seem..
to focus on the task.

I : What happened next?

EB : I asked the teacher if I could move..
To another team & he said yes.

I : How did you tell the team?

EB : Told them I'd been with them before..
& wanted to try with others this time.
And asked them if they felt o.k.

I : What did they say?

EB : They said O.K.

I : What did you say to the other team?

EB : I went to them & asked who's ...
The Chairperson.

I : And then?

EB : Then I told her I'd like to join...
Her team

I : What's her reply?

EB : She said O.K.

I : Good.

EB :There's a Surprise though.

I : Surprise?

EB : She said if the team won, I..
would have more chocolate because..
she would give her mine as she...
doesn't eat them!

I : I am curious.
Why did you want to join her team?

EB : Because you always say we should..
learn from others, especially someone..
Better than us. She's a Top Student!

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