A big new year. I cut my hair to start the new year with a bang. It’s mighty short. With baby pulling on my hair, it’s perfect. We had a chill night, visiting with Romy & her grand family’s feast. There’s a lot of love in that house & we are so lucky to have friends of this caliber. Some friends always remember you, some intentionally forget you. Listen when people show you who…
I really love these kale scones Romy brought over. Really love. Eggsy & I shared one over breakfast & I’m pretty sure it’s one of the best things either of us have eaten in our lifetimes. It’s a remarkable thing, to eat something so delicious, seemingly simple but so meaningful. Like my two decade, nearly two years long friendship with Romy, this scone is perfection. Love you girl. Can’t wait for our tea party soon.…
Little sister having a preflight snack at Eggettes. I don’t think Eggettes has the best drinks but their snack menu is my favorite. Rice rolls, imitation shark fin soup, & of course, dear eggettes. Baby has gotten sick a few times his first year. An article informs me that an one year old has 60% of the immune system of an adult. I’m currently recovering from a mild cold. Enough to make me miss Girls…
Watched the Good Dinosaur last night & I have a bone to pick with Pixar/Disney. (Get it?) [Spoilers ahead, obvs.] First of all, this is an incredibly sad movie. I won’t indulge of many times a tear was shed. There is love, loss & more loss. The important bond between father & son can be boiled down to 5 words: “You are me & more.” The good dinosaur’s father says this to him & it…
I’m not usually big on new year resolutions. Aim low, keep expectations down & you end up happier. A little bit of a defeatist attitude. This time, I’m aiming high. I got a little kid to impress. I’m pretty fixated on doing better so my kid can see me be awesome. Here are some thoughts on 2016 improvements: Be more active. My body is feeling a little beat. I can be a 5-6 times a…
Oh man, I’m wheeling from a fall baby just had. Smacked his forehead right into the TV stand. We were celebrating the holidays with a viewing of Love Actually. Feeling really spirited, he woobled & had a spill. Poor thing. I feel horrible. Other than that, we’ve had a wonderful Christmas. Missing some loved ones, we cherish time with those present. Visited my dad’s mom on her birthday. I send prayers to her. Had a…
I can’t sleep. Apparently, I haven’t slept (well) in over a year. A foot in the face, his small now-toddler body edging me off the bed, his incessant nursing (my fault, admittedly)… But! A fond 5am realization! This kid is my BAE! In this whole world, filled with so many people I adore & love. He is one that comes before any other. Sometimes I love a dish or a meal a lot. But even…
Baby is walking! Well, sort of. He took two momentous steps tonight. He can stand up without an assist & take steps, if motivated. Watching this kid grow is freaking amazing! Tonight I put his Lego dog on the table with an exaggerated woof & he copied, down to the bounce & the bark (both of his small human body & his plastic dog counterpart). He takes objects & talks into them, clearly a recipient…
Abound with opportunity to grow. Today was such an opportunity when family politics allowed a chance to reflect on short & long term goals. Certainly we cannot control the actions & thoughts of anyone but ourselves. I felt overwhelmed, assaulted & vulnerable. Only for a moment though. Some time has passed & I feel like I’m afforded a chance to learn. Some choose to have a view of world versus them, no matter the bounty…
And there she goes again. A short trip home & little sister is off once more. A short but very sweet trip home. Thanks for dealing with all of us; I know we are all clamoring for your time. We gather for a preflight meal at Tai Wu in Millbrae. We get jook, a crispy noodle with fish & veggies & lots of dim sum. The food seems extra yummy this time. Maybe it…