Category Archives: PARENTING

A Story of How My Daughter Won Her Case of Doubling Her Dessert Intake

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Monki

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 →

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Wishful Thinking

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Monki

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 →

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On The Way To School

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Monki

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 →

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EATS: DIY Sushi

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Monki

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 →

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No, Not Tiger Mom… Dragon Mom!

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Monki

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 →

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Sisterhood in Cacophony

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Monki

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 →

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Recent Conversation with My Nine-Year-Old

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Monki

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 →

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Mother’s Day Should Be On a Monday

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Monki

The day after Mother’s Day is laden with chores that should have been done on Sundays.  You know, the grocery shoppings, house cleaning, weeks-worth of lunch prepping, bascially the various errands done by Mothers on Sundays. I declare that Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Bedtime: Part Deux

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Monki

You know how in the movies, where parents would kiss their child good night, turn off the light, and walk out of the room peacefully undisturbed?  Well, that scene never happens in my house.  Bedtime routine in my house is at … Continue reading →

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Heroes During Bedtime

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Monki

10pm, Plum is still awake, happily chatting, while I desperately wish that she would just fall asleep. Me: Good night, Plum. Plum: Mommy when I grow up I want to make a mark in this world. Me: I see. Plum: … Continue reading →

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