Category Archives: KIDS

The One Question To Ask Before Camping Out In the Backyard

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Monki

From our maiden voyage to the realm of camping, you already learned my top 5 questions to ask yourself before spending the night at a museum. Well, at our highly anticipated sophomore camp out, we graduated from camping indoors to … Continue reading →

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Sleep Training Part 4

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Monki

We failed the Ferber method miserably when Plum was a baby.  Sleep training day one went as well as it could due to beginner’s luck; day two had me with a change of heart; a month later, we revisited the … Continue reading →

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The Price of a Doll

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Monki

How much should a plastic doll and her accessories cost? I was in the American Girl store today with Plum.  As we walked in the splendor of the store, we were greeted by a doll hospital with an emergency department;  a doll hair … Continue reading →

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When I Grow Up I Want to be the President, a Girl President

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Monki

Conversation during breakfast: Plum: When I grow up, I want to be the President of the United States. Me: Whoa, really?  Wow, that’s great.  Why? Neither Monkey King nor I are politically active.  We vote and talk about news around … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Questions To Ask Before Spending The Night…At A Museum

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Monki

Have you ever seen one of those “Overnight Adventure in the Museum” advertisement, and thought to yourself, “Hummm… that looks like fun.  I wonder if we will have fun doing that as a family?”  Well, the Monkey Clan did just … Continue reading →

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Can I Talk To Daddy?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Monki

Monkey King’s been having conference calls at night recently.  Conversation that took place following Plum’s bath tonight: Plum: Is Daddy on the phone with India? Me: No Plum: Is Daddy on the phone with Spain? Me: No Plum: Is Daddy … Continue reading →

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Her, She, and Siri

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Monki

Overheard a conversation between Plumster and my phone. Plum: Siri, can you be my friend? Phone: We have been friends since Day 1. Plum: Awww…. that’s so nice.  So we are friends? Phone: Your wish is my command.   “Her2013Poster” … Continue reading →

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Liquid in My Eyes

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Monki

Plum was crying because she made a mistake while practicing scales on the piano.  Me: Plum, when you encounter a tough situation, I want you to be tougher than the situation.  Why do you cry when you make a mistake? … Continue reading →

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Christmas Was More Fun When I Was a Kid

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Monki

Looking back on my Christmas List of 2013, I have to report that sadly nothing much has changed by ways of holiday stress.  People in the mall are still cranky and cars still pull up right behind me as I try to … Continue reading →

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Snow in Venice Beach

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Monki

People not from Los Angeles like to say that they enjoy seasonal changes: autumn foliage, winter snow, spring rain, summer heat.  I get it.  During my recent trip to Chicago last week, I was giddy with childish delight when I … Continue reading →

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