My baby is so good, he slept through an incredibly noisy dim sum ordeal. Safely tucked away in a corner, he slept soundly has his family chowed down on what surely was too much for seven people. My favorite carb on carb concoction, rice noodle over Chinese donut, drenched in soy sauce made an appearance. With crispy noodles with mushrooms and shredded meat, along with beef chow fun, we had multiple orders of chicken feet,…
Godiva’s vanilla bean soft serve is so indulgent. We discerned that it tastes like condensed milk. Very sweet, very good. Hard to enjoy a whole cone though because of how rich it is. Good thing in my enthusiasm, I accidentally threw the remains of the toffee nut & chocolate cone. Sometimes sweets should just be a small nibble. Baby-sized, you could say.
Here comes Vietnamese sandwiches to save the day! To capitalize on our day, we wanted a quick & delicious lunch. My favorite Vietnamese pick up spot, Que Huong in the Sunset always does the trick. Even with a long line, our sandwiches were ready in no time. The roast pork sandwich & the pork and pate sandwich were the perfect handheld meal to tide us over until our big family dinner later. Many a San…
That what every Saturday morning should be like. This is a special Saturday, spent with my little sister. Got the home breakfast special (thanks HB) before rushing out the door to enjoy the sun & get our feet did. No manis for us because as a mommy, I’m constantly touching my baby’s face & I don’t want any chipped paint to make its way into his mouth. But my toes are a different story. After…
Tonight was our family’s New Years dinner. We like going to Little Fire Pot in Westlake because you don’t have to worry about tainting someone else’s soup because every has their own little pot. I had miso soup as my base and enjoyed endless plates of lamb, beef, shrimp balls & mounds of veggies. Baby was so good and slept through the whole meal. I was excited about this meal because this hot pot place…
Be kind to your body. Want something to nibble on but the little one has got you on lock down? You must stash snacks, bars, things of the edible nature on your nightstand. These little morsels will save you. Particularly if you are nursing, you need nourishment. Water too. Lots of water. Of course a full meal is better but my little baby snuggles up so nice and close, an escape will certainly alert his…
CHVRCHES’ cover of Justin Timberlake’s “Cry me a river” got baby jammin’. After when I was holding him, dancing & singing, baby kept bobbing. I’m living a dream, man. I like babies and all, but this one? This kid is a freaking miracle! He’s so strong. He can stand up nearly on his own. Less than three months old! Auntie says he’s physically gifted! Music to a mommy’s ears. He smiles all day long and…
And it’s delicious! Savoring a sweet victory today… Years in the making. A deeply personal legal issue resolved favorably. How incredibly satisfying. To celebrate, we get tons of take-out from a favorite Korean bento spot. Pacific Plaza cafe is a favorite go-to for those working in Lower Pacific Heights. For us, it’s a special victory meal that requires us to navigate the parking demands of the neighborhood. Pretty sure they were actually closed, but the…
Baby’s first CNY. Feeling great. Me, I mean. Baby’s good too. Mom’s first time back in a suit since baby! A little tight around the middle but doable. I admit the top button’s undone. Guess mommies get excited over getting back into jeans but mine don’t really fit yet. Not really baby’s fault but I consistently buy jeans that are too small. I have a strange notion that you should buy the smallest size you…
To reward myself for a successful day of… Mommying, a stop at Genki Crepes was in order. Since it was nearing dinner time & baby was sucking the life out of me, I got a beef sukiyaki crepe. Beef, onions & cheese. Can’t go wrong. They do 90% cheese and 10% everything else. A ratio I can live with. Good thing my family makes me eat better because with my egg puffs, a balanced meal…