Oprah has started her "Bestlife" program and I was pleasantly surprised that we, in Malaysia, are not receiving a delayed telecast of this programming. I don't quite know if I caught it "live" tonight but we are definitely listening to Oprah as of 5-January-'09.
Yes, finally, her new program is centering on her life; her weight issues. Candid to a fault, Oprah turns the camera towards her and talks about her unraveling-ness - burnout at work; her thyroid. She was extremely frank and it was refreshing to have her allow viewers a solemn peek into her ups-and-downs; human frailty and all. Hey, Oprah! We're right behind ya ;)
Today, Kimo went to school for the first time! :)
We mentioned 'going to school' to him yesterday, several times. But, since the language skills haven't really kicked in yet, we did not get a register of understanding from him.
But this morning! Well... As soon as our car rolled up the school's driveway, his eyes started shining bright. I got out and helped him out of his seat. But I really didn't need to; he was very agile and it was like a spring developed in his shoe. He got out of the car in two giant steps; placed his hand in mine for a nano-second; all the while, looking eagerly at his new school and teachers. Boy, Kimo was super excited to begin his 1st day of school.
Having registered, we lingered around for a bit to assess what kind of student Kimo was like. He went this-a-way and that-a-way, looking for free blocks to play with; while the other kids began to protect their block supply. There were shrieks and squeals from Kimo; as he took bits of blocks to his end of the block/play table. From the window [yes, Wendell and I were interloping through the slats of the windows], I could see three green and yellow 'Z' like blocks. Kimo went "Z-Z-Z!" [zee-zee-zee!] and one can tell he was in a world of his own.
Exactly 2 1/2 hours later, I came back to pick him up. [Wendell was flat on his back attempting to fight his flu]. He gave his friends and teacher big hugs and kisses [I don't know if other parents like this body contact business]. Then I was given the low-down from the principal and teachers: "Kimo is - very active, likes to shriek and squeal, can sit down for group activity, loves to sing, but is clearly still operating in a world of his own. He needs to learn to socialize with others." Having noted this late last year, I agreed wholeheartedly. Well! I can only look forward to Kimo's progress as he learns to "play well with others" :)
Back at home, Kimo had a short nap and all too soon, we hear joyful shrieking again. He is so pumped-up! There was non-stop playing from him. And... his appetite doubled! There was non-stop eating from him too. And oh yes, a lot of chuckling going on tonight. I remarked to Wendell that it is as if he became truly alive for the first time today! I mean that, it was as if all of his 2.5 something years prepped him up to live fully today. He is so happy, zany, funny, robust - today. One can only wonder what dreams will flit about his consciousness tonight :)
Again, for me, Kimo's joy is infectious. His my little 'Oprah', on demand :) I feel that I am a better person when I am with him. For that, I am truly grateful to begin my year '09 with this zesty approach to life.
Yes, we still do not have all the answers yet to all our questions (and it is amazing that in a span of 5 days, one can accumulate a bag load of questions already). But, we only have to let Kimo's smile melt into ours... to feel that we are getting closer to what we need to know... and that makes me feel alright :)
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