Surprise

New school offering Two Languages.

I asked my Elder Boy which one he would prefer.
He gave me a Surprised Answer.

French.

I : I thought you would pick Japanese.

EB : Because I've learnt it before?

I: Yes, you'd done it like.. 2 years at Old school?

EB : Yes, but Old school didn't teach us much.
I'd like 3 Japanese teachers, they just came & went.

I : May be New school has a good Japanese teacher?

EB : I just want to do something new.

I : That' good, new challenge.

EB : Do someone say I should accept more challenges?

I : Ha! Ha! Yes. It's...........Me!
(Trying to tickle him)

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Children Sometimes Unpredictable
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Leaders

My Elder Boy got his 1st homework from new school.

Name/find someone that's a Good Leader.
And name the 6 Qualities that a Good Leader should have.

Teacher gave him a list with many well known persons.
Nelson Mandela, Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Kennedy etc.
I gave him some information about each one of them.

Still, he didn't think he knew enough about them as Leaders.

I : What about Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan?
You like their Kung Fu?
Do you think they're Leaders in their field?

EB : Yes. I like their Kung Fu.
But I do NOT know them that much either.

I : Should I give you sometime to think first?

(I then left to check some E Mails)

I : So, have you got any new ideas?

EB : Yes. Mum suggested me to name someone I know well.

I : That's Logical. Did you find one?

EB : Yes. Someone I know really well!

I : Who??

EB : You!!!

I : Oh......thanks.
But, did you say you've to list 6 Qualities?

EB : Yes, I did. Look.
(Showing me what he'd written)

I : (I read quietly) Never Give up. Always Plan Ahead......
Wah, that's really something!
Do you really think I'm a Good Leader?

EB : Yes...if...?

I : If?

EB : If you stop shouting at us, then...you'll be a Good Leader! Ha!

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Change for Better
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Humour

A year Older for me,
Hoping a year Wiser for me too.
And a Year closer to help my boys,
To become a......
Happy, Healthy & Harmless Global Citizen.

Bonus if they've Good Humour.

After him being at the new school for few days,
I challenged my Younger Boy to name all his 21 classmates.
He did name ALL except 1 boy & 1 girl.
He knew their names but just forgot to mention them!

Asked to give me 3 good points about his Class Teacher.
He gave me 6!

1st, he's Friendly.
2nd, he's Fair.
3rd, he gives Points (for Good Behaviour)
4th, he gives Details on what should be done.
5th.....Mmm, forgot..getting old!

6th, he's good sense of Humour!
I asked for details.

YB : A child asked him if there're 5 Billion years.

I : Yes.

YB : And if he earned 5 million Points.

I : Yes.

YB : Could he have a Play Station.

I : And?

YB : And our Class Teacher replied yes.

I : I'm a bit confused. It was your classmate talking most.
And your Class Teacher only said one word "Yes".

YB : Yes.

I : And you've found your Class Teacher has Good Humour?

YB : Yes.

I : Why?

YB : Because the Class Teacher knows this would NOT happen.
There would NOT be 5 billion years.
No 5 million points.
He just said "Yes" to keep the boy happy!
He's funny!

Fate
Good Humour leads to a Good Life
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Beautiful

Still about our Gold Coast Holiday.

We've a Strict Dressing Code.
Indoor Clothes & Outdoor Clothes;
And Indoor Slippers & Outdoor Shoes.

The Code was still enforced whilst on holiday.
To save time, after a day of packed activities,
I went out for takeaway & others returned hotel.

On returning home, I'd to eat outside the room.
At the balcony.
Because...I was still on Outdoor Clothes!
My boys were in Indoor Clothes after bathing.
So they'd their dinner inside.

But, my Elder Boy came out.

EB : The lights in the pool area are beautiful.

I : Yes. Should you NOT having your meal inside?

EB : Yes, I Know - Mum told me.

I : So, why are you out here now?

EB : To keep you company.

I : Oh, it's very kind of you.

Then we heard a tiny voice saying,
"Could I join in?"

It's my Younger Boy.

Because they're in Indoor Clothes, they'd to stand.
Could NOT sit on outdoor chairs!
So, I'd to stand up & join them.
Eating when Standing!

Beautiful Lights from the pool.
Beautiful Hearts from my boys.

Fate
We're All Humans - We Care Each other
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Example

Met a Kind Person in Gold Coast.

Determined to locate the local library,
I'd been driving around & around.
But still could not find it.

So, I started asking people.
But the first two persons weren't local.
Tried my 3rd time luck in a car park.

"It's not far from here.
Just go straight from there, then drive...."
She replied then suddenly stopped.

"Just give me two minutes."
She started loading her shopping into her car.
Then stated,
"I'll take you there. You just follow my car."

So I did.
So we arrived the library.
Less than 1-minute drive!
I thanked her again.
And reminded my boys she was a Kind person.

My Elder Boy then asked me,
"Do you think her children are also Kind?"

I : What do you think?
(Rather than giving them a quick answer to their questions,
I always ask my boys back to make them Think Harder)

EB : I think they should be.

I : Why do you think so?

EB : You always state, "Children copy their parents"

I : Good point. Why do you think I'd asked 3 persons?

EB : You really wanted to locate the library?

I : Kind of. The Message I was trying to give was,
One often has to keep trying before they can succeed.
So, Never Give Up So Easily.

Fate
Setting a Good Example
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Change

Time flied.

Recently back from our 7-day Gold Coast holiday.
Met some interesting people.

1st, a Car Park Attendant.

Very difficult to find a parking spot in Surfers Paradise.
So, I bought $10 daily necessities from a supermarket,
In exchange for a 2-hour Free Undercover Parking.
Enough time for us to have a meal or me to get takeaway.

Day 1, I drove to the paying station.
The Attendant held his hand out,
I immediately put down my window,
Held my hand out & shook his hand.

He shook back with a smile & said,
"We're Friends now.
But I still need your ticket."
My wife & boys couldn't stop Laughing!

Oh, yes, the ticket!
He held out his hand for my parking ticket!
Not to shake hands with me, how Embarrassing!!

Day 2, Same paying station again.
This time I was ready.
I gave him the ticket & the receipt.
He looked at my boys in the car & the receipt then said,
"Where're the Doughnuts?
You don't buy Doughnuts for your children!"
"He was funny," my boys said - I agreed.

Day 3, Same paying station the 3rd time.
On my own, with ticket & receipt ready.
He looked at my receipt and said,
"I want to let you go but I can't.
Your receipt is yesterday's"

"Oh, you must be Kidding!"
I was panic & searching for the right receipt.

"Yes, I was only Kidding!
Have a Goodnight!"
He smiled & waved goodbye.

I used this incident to remind my boys,
"This man has changed his Life.
Car Park Attendant is a Boring job for most.
But he uses his Sense of Humour to make Himself,
And Others Happy."

Fate
Change Yourself, Change your Fate
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SS

I lost it.
And it's not the 1st time.

It happened when my wife interrupting me,
From "Educating" my boys.
So, I raised my voice, mad a point.
Then went back to my room.

My boys later came to my room.

EB : Dad, you can have this sweet.
(How Sweet, I thought)

YB : Dad, it's Fat Free too.
(Good - Attention to details, I thought)

I : When I raised my voice out there, were you scared?

EB : No.

I : Why?

EB : Because Dad DON"T hurt their Sons.

I : Good point. What about you, my little fellow?
Were you scared?

YB : (Nodding his head) That's why I didn't say a word.
Trying NOT to get involved."

Then, we all had a Big Hug!

Good, they've learnt the SS - Survival Skill!

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Children are Quick Learners
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