Author Archives: Mason Shoma

When we got to school today we had to wait for our turn to get in. While waiting I spotted a bus in the distance, even through all the rain. We started the day with our rhythmic class. Then we played with some clay. We did some coloring too. Even though we couldn’t go outContinue reading “Rainy day”

I got ready for school very quickly this morning so I had some time to play before we left. I made a pickup truck with my magnatiles. I even added a convenient little ramp so that my Hotwheels could up into the cab to drive the pickup truck. On our walk at the park weContinue reading “Busy day”

Tonight after dinner, I brought my dishes to the kitchen and told Mommy, “Mama, thank you for making dinner” without any prompting or anything. It was just something that I felt had to be said. Mommy was very happy to hear me say that. I was very happy to say it as well. It isContinue reading “Thanks”

It is the start of a new school year. This will be my last year at my nursery school. Next year I will be moving on to a preschool. I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone by. Just two years ago I first started at my school and even though it was aContinue reading “New school year”

Just laughing for no real reason. Isn’t that just the best reason?

We headed to Umi no Nakamichi for our traditional hanami pictures. Every year since Mommy was pregnant with me, we’ve been going to Umi no Nakamichi for cherry blossom viewing. We got to test out our wagon and it worked great. What a smooth ride! According to Daddy it was pretty easy to pull andContinue reading “Umi no Nakamichi – Hanami”

Happy Easter everybody! Easter is not a big holiday here in Japan, but Nana and Papa always send a card as a reminder. And, look, I even got some spending cash too! Thank you! Even though it is Easter Sunday I was told that the Easter Bunny is very busy and he is going toContinue reading “Happy Easter”

As I usually do, I asked if we could ride a bus today. We didn’t really have specific plans to, but Mommy and Daddy managed to arrange dinner plans that required a bus ride, which was awesome. Dinner was great! But the star was dessert! The restaurant had an ice cream bar that we tookContinue reading “Bus to dinner”

While at the park we found a ladybug. Which was very lucky because I had been looking for one since we got to the park. We weren’t too hopeful to find one but then while playing we just saw one land nearby. Then I followed it intently. Later Daddy and I played not-catch.

During our FaceTime chat with Nana and Papa I started to disappear and wander off. So Nana and Papa started to do the same. When I came back, they came back. Then it naturally developed into a game. I would run off and when I looked back at the iPad, Nana and Papa were nowhereContinue reading “FaceTime hide and seek with Nana and Papa”

We decided that it was time for me to have some proper rain gear for when it rains. I’m getting to big to carry when it rains. Not only am I bigger and heavier, but trying to manage an umbrella to keep me dry is really hard for Mommy and Daddy. So if I haveContinue reading “Rain gear shopping”

We went out for breakfast today. But I must have ordered wrong because while I ordered toast and a hard-boiled egg, Mommy ordered what looked like a dessert. It was a pastry with ice cream on top. But it was only a mini order and of course she shared with me. We enjoy our “breakfasts”Continue reading “Breakfast or dessert”

There isn’t a day when I don’t play with some wheels. Or a morning for that matter. This morning was no different. Well, until a delivery arrived with a new set of wheels. We got a wagon! It is not actually supposed to be to carry me. It is supposed to be to carry bagsContinue reading “Morning wheels”

As a treat for my last day of school, Mommy got me a special treat from the vending machine on our way home. I was so happy and excited! I think all the sugar went to my head because I became quite silly for the rest of the night.

Today was the last day of the school year. A lot of the day was just like any other day. We went to the park, we had a lot of fun, it was a great day. But I found out that my teacher will not be coming back next year. I was quite sad toContinue reading “Last day of the school year”

I like to pretend that I have a phone like Mommy and Daddy do. I sometimes pretend to check things on it or talk on it. This morning when I went to school I got a call from Caitie, who is on one of my shows, and she asked me to greet people when IContinue reading “Talking to Caitie on my imaginary phone”

For some reason I felt like putting carrots into my nose. I know I’m not supposed to, but because I was told not to, I felt like doing it more. Why? Because I’m 2 going on 3. That’s just what we do.

We couldn’t go to the park today, but we still went for a walk. We went up to the prefectural office observation floor and look out onto the city. Then we were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a Doctor Yellow train zooming by. It is a rare sighting and we were all veryContinue reading “Doctor Yellow sighting”

Even after a long day of school, I still have to cook when I get home. Oh, so busy.