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Category Archives: KIDS
A Story of How My Daughter Won Her Case of Doubling Her Dessert Intake
Plumster was not feeling well yesterday. I decided to make her chicken soup, followed by one of her favorite desserts: cupcakes! I would like to say that her favorite cupcake is the one lovingly prepared by me from scratch. But … Continue reading
Wishful Thinking
Conversation overheard this Tuesday morning coming from Plum’s room: MK: Wake up honey! WAKE UP! Plum: Hmmm… MK: Rise and shine! Plum: What day is today? Is today Saturday or Sunday? I couldn’t hear MK’s response, because I burst out laughing so … Continue reading
On The Way To School
On the walk to school this morning, as Plum pulled along her heavy roller bag with her right hand, and holding a book that she wanted to read during recess with her left hand, I reached out to hold her hand, not fully registering that both of … Continue reading
Posted in KIDS, MUSING, PARENTING
Tagged books, bookworm, childhood, childhood memory, Kids, motherhood
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EATS: DIY Sushi
As a busy lady, I am on a constant look out for easy weeknight options. Anything that takes less than 30 minutes to make is a must-try in my book. From my previous posts, I have come up with a … Continue reading
A Dog, A Magician and Namaste
My heart was heavy throughout the day; saddened by what happened in Las Vegas. Three things that helped this evening. 1. Take my dog for a walk. The innocent and carefree nature of dogs when you take them out to … Continue reading
Posted in HEALTH, HOME, KIDS
Tagged being present, family, Kids, life, meditation, mental health, motherhood, yoga
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No, Not Tiger Mom… Dragon Mom!
On our six-hour car ride to Mammoth, I busied myself searching for fun songs that we could all enjoy on the radio. Plum: no not that one. Me: how about this one. Plum: how about you don’t play any song … Continue reading
Sisterhood in Cacophony
Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate this day, I am planning on helping out as many women friends as I can today. I will go over some clinic pearls with my residents, coincidentally both female this month. I will ask … Continue reading
Posted in CAREER, KIDS, MUSING, NEW ERA, PARENTING
Tagged conversation, education, family, international women's day, life, lifestyle, sisterhood
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My Fish, Obsidian
This is my fish, Obsidian. He sleeps on its side like a human and enjoys swimming up-side-down. We got him from a pet shop the day after my daughter won his ex-bowl mate, Ash, in the famed LA-based … Continue reading
Posted in HOME, KIDS, MUSING, Uncategorized
Tagged meditation, motherhood, parenting, pets
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Recent Conversation with My Nine-Year-Old
On Black Friday: Me, as I stepped in the door after work: Hurry, let’s get to the store before they close today. They are having a 25% off Black Friday sale! Plum, reading her book without looking up: But if … Continue reading
EATS: Halloween Veggie Delight with Jack-O’-Peppers!
EATS: Halloween Veggie Delight Makes 2 servings Ingredients: 2 orange bell peppers lettuce blueberries carrot sticks dangling fresh herbs: thyme or parsley work well Instead of carving our pumpkins (too much work!) this year, when I saw these gorgeous orange bell … Continue reading
Posted in EATS, HEALTH, HOME, KIDS
Tagged eating healthy, halloween, jack-o'latern, Kids
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