Author Archives: Mason Shoma

I’m continuing to have a hard time dealing with my emotions. If something happens that I don’t like or if something doesn’t turn out as I expect, I get very upset and then start to spiral into a tantrum. Once I start spiraling I usually can’t find my way out no matter how much MommyContinue reading “Tantrum”

It was a tough and long week. After being sick at the beginning to having to get used to a new school, I was really looking forward to the weekend so that I could relax and have fun. When I’m not playing with my cars, I’m usually reading about them, or thinking about them. HereContinue reading “Saturday is here”

I’m getting more and more used to my new school everyday. Today I stayed until nap time and snack time. I think I’m about ready to stay for the full day soon. One big difference between my old school and new school is that the new school doesn’t have as much communication with the parents.Continue reading “Getting used to school”

I went to school school without problem or argument today. There was no mention of not wanting to go to school and no selfishness or mean comments. I was a very good boy. Maybe you could say that I was an overly good boy in order to make up for how I acted last night.Continue reading “Tuckered out”

Today was my first day at my new preschool. Everything started out fine. I woke up, ate breakfast, got dressed and go ready without any issues. But then a few minutes before I started to feel anxious and started to say, “I’m not going to school.” Daddy took me aside and talked to me. HeContinue reading “First day of new preschool”

Today I start at my new preschool. I have been prepared for this so I was ready. I woke up and ate my breakfast and did my business. I even got dressed in my school clothes without problem. Today was just a Welcome Ceremony so it was only an hour or so. Nothing to beContinue reading “Welcome Ceremony at new school”

2025/03/24: Daddy picked me up from school today and we had a nice long conversation that covered so many things. We talked about gummy bears, different cars, the moon, and other observations. 2025/03/31: Another nice long conversation with Daddy after he picked me up from school. It was my last day at my nursery school.Continue reading “Conversations with Daddy on the way home”

I made it to school today! No vomiting or any other problems. I was able to eat breakfast this morning, although not as much as I usually do. Still, it was enough to give me energy to go to school. I had a nice day at school and enjoyed my final hours with my classmatesContinue reading “Last day at Akarinoko Nursery School”

Boy was last night rough. In the middle of the night I threw up in bed. It was surprising and I kind of woke myself up vomiting. I didn’t cry or anything. I was just very surprised and confused. Mommy and Daddy cleaned me up but I just kept throwing up. What a mess itContinue reading “Stomach bug”

After waking up from dozing on the way home from the park, I wanted to play right away. So without even setting foot in the house I started to play with my Mercedes. Then I wanted to practice riding my Strider. Then I wanted to do both. After playing for some time outside, we headedContinue reading “Double driving and dinner”

We went to Umi no Nakamichi for our annual Hanami (cherry blossom viewing). We go every year. When Mommy and Daddy had a final staycation before I was born and took pictures among the cherry blossoms. Since then we have made a trip back every year to track my growth. This year I once againContinue reading “Annual Hanami at Umi no nakamichi”

There always seems to be traffic jams in the living room. I don’t know if it is poor city design or lack of clear traffic signs, or simply because I like the chaos of traffic problems. The problem is ongoing.

We had our evacuation drill today and we all did a good job of evacuating the building and we were supposed to then go for our walk, but it was raining. Luckily, after a bit it lightend up so we were able to take a short walk to the prefectural office. I made a trainContinue reading “Last full week at Akarinoko nursery school”

Today was not as warm as yesterday, but it still is starting to feel more like spring. We spent the morning playing indoors. I made a street sweeper with Lego. I wanted sandwiches for lunch so Daddy offered to take us to a restaurant for lunch. But when we got there I threw a tantrumContinue reading “Spring Sunday”

Today was such a nice day that Daddy decided to wash the car. I offered to help. I did a really good job of shooting the car with the hose and washing certain parts of the car. Daddy washed the parts I missed. We ended up with a very clean car! We also made someContinue reading “Warm Saturday”

We had some new babies join our school today. I welcomed them and made sure they felt safe in our nursery school. I know it can be a bit scary at first. But I was there to take care of them. We had our last English lesson today. We have enjoyed this year of learningContinue reading “Friday”

Daddy often looks very tired. Maybe he is not sleeping well. I wonder why.

We went out to dinner with some of Daddy’s friends from Hawaii and I was very well behaved. I ate very well, but also very fast. Good thing I brought some cars to play with. On the way home I checked out our route on the map. I love looking at maps these days! WhenContinue reading “Dinner, maps, karuta”

After the Tomica festival, Mommy and I had lunch with Obachan. I wanted ramen and I ate really well. Then we went home and just hung out. Obachan bought us some snacks. I got a fruit topped cake. She knows what I like. What a nice day!