Scera Peter Pan

Vegas No Kids

Wow! Glad to be home. What a culture shock to be on the strip on Weekend nights. According to Lily, its when all the crazies from cali are out. True that! I guess I am more conservitive that those scantily clad women.  My favorite part is the food, glorius food.

Highlights-

Rode Mono rail $12 for rides to see more casino theme hotels.  Bellagio, Paris, Bally, Venetian beautiful.
Shopped in China town.
Nice trip with out the kids though. Everything seems so much easier.

Vegas Report

Wow! Glad to be home. What a culture shock to be on the strip on Weekend nights. According to Lily, its when all the crazies from cali are out. True that!

We had  yummy korean bbq lunch with Lily and Jenny . Expensive but fun experience!

Bellagio CNY celebration

How to Negotiate

Set your goals in advance
Try to understand the other person's objective
Negotiate in person, preferably on your own turf
Pay attention to your body language
Listen more then you speak
Be prepared to walk away

Day care note

Today Ms. Linda said that W hit not only his sister, but also push another girl.  He was sent to Time out.  She also said he spits on a few occasion too.  We need to find ways for him to channel his frustration/ anger.

An Education on Parenting

Yesterday, we had a parent meeting with a social worker regarding one of our students. Being an 8 year old they may not have the maturity to recognize their own emotional intelligence.  Instead they direct their anger at objects or other people and they run away.

What can we do as parents? Model when you are angry, and explain what you would do.  "I'm feeling mad that so and so cut me off, but I am going to take a deep breath and walk away."

Guess Who

Dear W,

So I love playing Guess Who with you.  I love how you say "Mom, I will not talk, I will not say that I am the blue snake." Hillarious.

Lehi CNY 2016

$2 admission

Balloon fun, zodiac animal stamps, photo booth, face painting, dragon dance and more.

Ninja W

CNY Cottonwood High

 We took Zihao and AMa to Cottonwood High Chinese Celebration! A great show. We stay for 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Life as We Know it

It's been 7 months since I returned to work, and guess what time just flies. My babies are settled in their child care and we are use to busy work week and nights just spending 3 hours with our kids.

B and I are coming to our 6th anniversary! We are very fortunate to have found each other.

Toddler A

At almost 2 and a half, She Still has tantrums and up and down moments. And the very best thing is that she can communicate much more. when given choices she would choose the latter.  She has a good appetiate and loves to watch curious george.

Happy Monkey New Year

Yesterday, we hosted a event for chinese friends. Bry's 2 chinese co-workers came with their family and I invited my student's parents who also know one of the co-workers.  It was all about 2 hours. Just right.  Main event was Zihao's cooking we all enjoyed it.

Transformation

Today I spend over 300 at old navy for new wardrobe. My thinking is that this is the year for mama to re-invent self.  I'm worth it!  Fashion blogs also give good tips.

Funny things He says

Here are some gems from W (4.5 years old)

1. "Mom, I don't like broccoli."  Why not?  "Because it tastes like carrots".

2. "Mom is Cho cho and Sadie Chinese" ?  No, they are animals. "Well, I'm not Chinese, I'm English".