Airi went to a preschool in my home island Amamioshima.
Parents get notes about their children at school everyday. We hear how Airi was, such as how much and what she ate, how many times she pooped and how they were.
Airi's first day, Dec. 25th,
We left her there when she was playing with other kids. She cried a little bit when she realized that her parents are not there, but she was happy when she saw her food for their snack time.
In the note : Airi was happy until older boys started to run around her. Then she was surprised and cried. After that she was happy to listen to Christmas songs and played well. We went to see that people were making rice cake. She looked curious to see it.
The second day, Dec. 27th,
Airi loves to eat. She knows which room is for eating or playing. When she wants to be happy, she took her teacher to the eating room even if it was not a snack or lunch time.
In the note : After she ate snack, she started to play in the next room. But she missed the eating room, so she cried when I took her to the play room.
She loved a toy which we made with a plastic bottle. She was having fun, but she cried when boys ran around her.
The third day, Dec. 28th,
Airi usually likes people, so she goes to them by herself. But at the school, she needs to get used to especially older wild boys. It was a good opportunity for her. Other kids are sweet to Airi. They are also friendly to Avram and me, too.
In the note :
We were happy that it was a nice day for the last school day in this year. We played outside. Airi was interested in herself in a mirror or glass doors. She waved her hands to herself in the doors and took a walk by herself in the play ground. When she saw babies same as her age from other class, she bowed to them well.
The fourth day, Jan. 7th,
Airi caught a cold, but she was ready for going outside. I took her to the school late. They already finished the snack time. I knew it was not going to be good for Airi. She had not been at school for a while, so she didn't want to leave me in the morning.
In the note : She cried a lot today. Some babies were sick today, so they stayed and played with toys in the room even though older went to play outside. Airi had running nose and often coughed. We kept the room warm.
When I went to pick her up, the teacher told me that Airi brought her bag and jacket to the door and got ready for going home by herself after lunch time. She is smart. She knows what to do next and does it by herself.
The last day, Jan. 8th,
Avram and I wanted to send Airi to the school more, but couldn't because we had to go back to Yokohama. My mother came to take and pick her to the school on the day. She enjoyed watching Airi with other kids.
In the note : She cired a little bit when she realized that her mother is not there, but she stopped crying when she saw her snack. She clapped her hands when she saw it and ate. After she ate enough, she did "Gochisosama (Thank you for the food) by herself." She is always ready for going home after lunch. Today she brought her favorite soft Lego and put it into her bag and was waiting for her mother. She enjoyed especially music with fast rhythm.
Spending time with other people was very good for Airi. Now she talks more and says some words. We can tell she understands meaning of words and what is going on.
Everyday Airi makes Avram and me happy.
