Follow-Papa-To-Work-Day + Some Things About Homeschooling Ollie

#grateful #thankful 

Blessed we are to have such a flexible lifestyle and schedule.

We can dedicate a large proportion of time to Ollie.

With Ollie's BFF starting school this week, and before

we reschedule our weekly BFFs play day, 

Ollie followed Papa to work today.

Two sessions of one-to-one swim lessons and 

two sessions of group swim lessons.

Just like last time, when I tagged along, I always

enjoy a good chat with the parents and nowadays, 

Ollie sometimes play with the younger siblings 

who are not swimming.

In between lessons, we had time to visit Gardens 

by the Bay, had lunch and napped at Bedok.

Very fun-filled day. 

Last two lessons were back at one of our SG condos,

and I wasn't prepared for Ollie to have some 

water play. I was expecting her to play at the 

playground but well, our water baby always chooses

the pool over the playground.

With so much time spent with Ollie today, and 

having time 24/7 to witness her growth and life,

I thought even more about her kind of education.

Have been reading up (even before delivering

Ollie) on homeschooling and actually, majority of people

who know us know we will be homeschooling Ollie.

I'm not going to share this reading or that research 

here but well, just generally, more of how I handle 

and will handle people's reaction.

I'm usually more qualified academically than people 

who asked about our decision.

I've usually read more than people who asked, 

especially on the socialisation aspect.

Well, just like my previous sharing on FB about our 

Ollie Only decision, I will just briefly say something.

(Sometimes, have to say such things to make myself clear,

not that I am angry, but well, just to put things across!)

 Going to a school doesn't make one child more friendly or 

sociable than Ollie. Going to a school doesn't make

one child better academically  than Ollie. A child

may not be wealthier than her because of a better 

PSLE / O'Levels / A'Levels / etc qualification. A child

going to school may not be a more kind-hearted 

or street smart person than Ollie.

Well, no judging and no comparing.

All parents want the best for their child.

And, hey, I'm the mother he's the father, 

we make the call!

We simply want Ollie to be happy.

And well, the vision for homeschooling Ollie is 

that she will grow up happy and kind and street smart.

The mission for now: PLAY.