Mar 22, 2011
Mar 21, 2011
Mar 19, 2011
Woo hoo!
Pic from the fun game this morning...
And a quick story- the kiddos' white skin, blonde hair, blue eyes have always attracted attention here...but seemed to have slowed (maybe just less people outside/used to it)- but the past couple days seems its back in full-force here. Yesterday, they and Craig were waiting for the elevator with quite a few others when a young lady bent down and said something to Titus that C didn't hear. Titus proceeded to kiss her cheek. She screamed, others laughed- so sweet. He's a friendly little guy to those he meets, and he's also become quite a helper around the house. Thankful for these sweet sides of tough T-T.
And a quick story- the kiddos' white skin, blonde hair, blue eyes have always attracted attention here...but seemed to have slowed (maybe just less people outside/used to it)- but the past couple days seems its back in full-force here. Yesterday, they and Craig were waiting for the elevator with quite a few others when a young lady bent down and said something to Titus that C didn't hear. Titus proceeded to kiss her cheek. She screamed, others laughed- so sweet. He's a friendly little guy to those he meets, and he's also become quite a helper around the house. Thankful for these sweet sides of tough T-T.
Mar 8, 2011
March Madness
We're enjoying the month of March...(302-306) a bit? warmer, some blue skies, even clouds with form!, less nausea :), and of course looking forward to some tournament fun.
Hudson has been playing more and more b'ball these days. Even gets out the chalkboard and keeps score there- sometimes 2 NBA teams, usually 2 college teams, most often 2 Big Ten teams- Duke ("Puke", according to Hudson- thanks to Uncle Mark) and UNC have also played some in our living room the last few days.
(Wisconsin and Northwestern tied here, 125-125, 6 OTs!)
He told me the other day that he needed to finish his game- before- I think it was- practicing piano. And then he proceeded to tell me that no one wins until they get to 100-- which usually results in at least 3-4 OTs, most often 6-7. The current score on the scoreboard during today's nap-time is Illini 93, Michigan 87. Not sure if that one is officially over or not :) The question I'm asked far more than any other these days is, "What do you think the score is Mom?".
For "Math" yesterday, Gracie reported the scores (just trying to recognize 2-digit numbers...) and Hudson told me how much the Illini beat Michigan by. Michigan never won in all of the 12 "games". I was told that wasn't fair, but I disagreed. We're all hoping- as TT calls them...the "Li-ni" get it together and have a few more wins in them :)
Hudson has been playing more and more b'ball these days. Even gets out the chalkboard and keeps score there- sometimes 2 NBA teams, usually 2 college teams, most often 2 Big Ten teams- Duke ("Puke", according to Hudson- thanks to Uncle Mark) and UNC have also played some in our living room the last few days.
(Wisconsin and Northwestern tied here, 125-125, 6 OTs!)
He told me the other day that he needed to finish his game- before- I think it was- practicing piano. And then he proceeded to tell me that no one wins until they get to 100-- which usually results in at least 3-4 OTs, most often 6-7. The current score on the scoreboard during today's nap-time is Illini 93, Michigan 87. Not sure if that one is officially over or not :) The question I'm asked far more than any other these days is, "What do you think the score is Mom?".
For "Math" yesterday, Gracie reported the scores (just trying to recognize 2-digit numbers...) and Hudson told me how much the Illini beat Michigan by. Michigan never won in all of the 12 "games". I was told that wasn't fair, but I disagreed. We're all hoping- as TT calls them...the "Li-ni" get it together and have a few more wins in them :)
Mar 2, 2011
TT's 2!
-- side note -- i never would've thought we'd have the nicknames for our kids we do. (Biggie, GJ, and TT/Tito among others)...
TT's what he calls himself, and March 1st was his day. Thankful (301) he repeatedly answered his big bro and sis's question as to what kind of birthday he wanted (choices: Elmo, Choo choo, mickey, or ball), with "ball". So, what I thought might end up in not much of a celebration turned into 24 adults and 8 kiddos for Chinese (T's fav) and some ball-related games (easy), cake/ice cream, decor - also easy (balls from the kids' room, of which there are many).
He enjoyed his day- talking to lots of family in the morning, opening gifts, and probably most excitedly eating cookies, cake, ice cream. His mama's boy...
We're so thankful for lao san (#3) and the much much joy he brings us! He's a goof-ball, often throwing his head back in laughter...loves the Illini (yes- well any clothes that are Illini), Elmo, Mickey Mouse, "praying", people, movies, balls, most everything really- our best eater- and tea drinker.
TT's what he calls himself, and March 1st was his day. Thankful (301) he repeatedly answered his big bro and sis's question as to what kind of birthday he wanted (choices: Elmo, Choo choo, mickey, or ball), with "ball". So, what I thought might end up in not much of a celebration turned into 24 adults and 8 kiddos for Chinese (T's fav) and some ball-related games (easy), cake/ice cream, decor - also easy (balls from the kids' room, of which there are many).
He enjoyed his day- talking to lots of family in the morning, opening gifts, and probably most excitedly eating cookies, cake, ice cream. His mama's boy...
We're so thankful for lao san (#3) and the much much joy he brings us! He's a goof-ball, often throwing his head back in laughter...loves the Illini (yes- well any clothes that are Illini), Elmo, Mickey Mouse, "praying", people, movies, balls, most everything really- our best eater- and tea drinker.
Feb 28, 2011
style
If only I had a camera...I wouldn't have to write...
Had no dinner planned, kids both had piano lessons (Gracie's first!), ended around 6:15...told them to get warm clothes on since we'd be going out. We get off the elevator when I realize what G had put on-- dark pink short sleeve dress, white frilly sweater, white/silver stretch pants underneath, one pink sock, one purple, black patent leather shoes, sequin baseball hat, and 2- yes 2- sparkly purses. "WOW GJ! Nice outfit." I said. Hudson then turns around and says, "Wow! Gracie looks so pretty Daddy!" :)
286. Grateful for this like-minded Chinese sister who teaches piano lessons to H & G.
287. fireworks are done!
288. GJ's style- dresses, only dresses these days
289. visit with Silas...and his parents :)
290. really quiet "nap" times for the biggies
291. the Indian restaurant
292. TT's faces and his almost 2 years!
293. Hudson's love for basketball- he has to play at least an hour a day...
294. friends (and family via Skype!) to celebrate with
295. my hard-working husband
296. blue skies
297. this coming Sunday's events
298. prayer books
299. for the one, confirmed one- not two, coming in September
300. for the unknown and how it keeps us from too much of our own planning, causes dependence
Had no dinner planned, kids both had piano lessons (Gracie's first!), ended around 6:15...told them to get warm clothes on since we'd be going out. We get off the elevator when I realize what G had put on-- dark pink short sleeve dress, white frilly sweater, white/silver stretch pants underneath, one pink sock, one purple, black patent leather shoes, sequin baseball hat, and 2- yes 2- sparkly purses. "WOW GJ! Nice outfit." I said. Hudson then turns around and says, "Wow! Gracie looks so pretty Daddy!" :)
286. Grateful for this like-minded Chinese sister who teaches piano lessons to H & G.
287. fireworks are done!
288. GJ's style- dresses, only dresses these days
289. visit with Silas...and his parents :)
290. really quiet "nap" times for the biggies
291. the Indian restaurant
292. TT's faces and his almost 2 years!
293. Hudson's love for basketball- he has to play at least an hour a day...
294. friends (and family via Skype!) to celebrate with
295. my hard-working husband
296. blue skies
297. this coming Sunday's events
298. prayer books
299. for the one, confirmed one- not two, coming in September
300. for the unknown and how it keeps us from too much of our own planning, causes dependence
Feb 14, 2011
thankful
for:
279. last week's end to the almost-record drought (Beijing's first snow!)
280. my son teaching me how to throw a spiral
281. our helper/friend is back!
282. good songs
283. good talks
284. their hard work making Valentines- for HOURS yesterday
285. the way Titus is more and more one of the biggies
286. the one on the way- who foggies my brain- but who we're all excited for!
279. last week's end to the almost-record drought (Beijing's first snow!)
280. my son teaching me how to throw a spiral
281. our helper/friend is back!
282. good songs
283. good talks
284. their hard work making Valentines- for HOURS yesterday
285. the way Titus is more and more one of the biggies
286. the one on the way- who foggies my brain- but who we're all excited for!
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