Photo credit: Eurestservices When parents & in-laws drop by to see the baby, go do some chores! You know it’s the only time you’re going to get to do the dishes, take the trash out, and the like. I know it’s not a glamorous job, but someone’s got to do it. I don’t know about other mommies but my dishes sit in the sink all day and I actually want to clean up… But baby…
Look at this face. All I had to say was good morning. Did I win the lottery or what?
Photo credit: Gin’s Kitchen This isn’t even mine. But I wish it were. Char Sui baos are delicious buns filled with BBQ pork that are either steamed or baked. The baked baos have a honey glaze. But you knew that already. I like them because they are iconic dim sum food. Egg tarts are divine. But not all egg tarts are created equal. The best egg tart I’ve ever had was in Japan. I’d love…
Crepes. That is single handedly one of my favorite snacks. And if you eat two, well, that’s practically a balanced meal. So baby got his shots Tuesday. It’s a big deal because vaccination is critical in an era where once eradicated diseases are making a comeback because parents are electing to not immunize their children. This puts not only their child at risk, but all of those that either cannot be vaccinated due to compromised…
My son is always in varying states of inebriation & comatose. He eats & drinks like a champ (to him, those are the same things). He cries furiously in demand for a feeding & abruptly gulps his meal. It’s a dangerous thing, infantile spit-up but at least I don’t have a projectile vomiter on my hands. He can completely drench his and my clothes in an embarrassing mom-didn’t-pack-extra-clothes display. All of this I am okay…
Photo credit: Omnivore’s Cookbook I miss that place. Cafe Duck Butt, in Honolulu, Hawaii is one of my favorite places. A hole in the wallish establishment, it boasts Korean bar food in a very hyper driven environment. Kpop videos and music blast while delectable dishes like seafood or kimchee pancakes can be savored. One day I’ll take my son there so he can watch mommy enjoy some watermelon soju & some fried chicken.
I wish I could go to brunch everyday. Okay, I only half wish that because then it won’t be as fun because it’s not special anymore. Baby is still sleeping so I can sneak into the kitchen & have a small something before he realizes it’s famine season again. My breakfast today doesn’t look like much because it isn’t. It’s white bread with cream cheese built into in with a slather of peanut butter on…
When your baby sleeps, I almost want to stay up and wait until he wakes up again because it’s inevitable. I have a theory about puppies and babies. They both snuggle real close to you and quietly, deftly, nudge you to the edge of your bed until your bed real estate is no more. That’s why I choose to beat this little system by not sleeping. Plus, tired feedings worry me that I may somehow…
The kid needs to eat so it’s team no sleep for mom. I’m mom. Turns out, I’m not sleepy at all because tonight with my pho, beef carpaccio & pork spring rolls, I generously poured myself bottomless portions of tea. That was just round one. I had a dessert intermission then promptly enjoyed half of a homemade cheesesteak. I regret none of this. Thing is, I can eat a lot. It’s like this uncanny skill.…
My sister is the best. You know how I know? Because she gets all bubbly with excitement over things that are important to me. This is an amazing and quite selfless quality. Most people can share in your joy, but only the ones that are really down for you can elude that kind of glow with you. I am amazed, blessed and continually impressed with my sister, my family & friends that show me this…