Tag Archives: humor

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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Dead in the Yard?

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Monki

In the middle of the night, my husband came by my desk as I was wrapping up some work, looking alarmed: MK: There is a dead possum in our yard. I believe our dog killed it. Me, not fully comprehending … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Turning Gray… From Someone Who’s Turning Gray

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Monki

You know how people say not to pluck your gray hair?  Sure, being natural is beautiful.  Sure, having gray does give you that certain aura of wisdom.  Yada yada and all that jazz.  But let’s face it, the gray hair … 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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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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I Am Sexy Like…

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Monki

That moment in your Sexy Booty class when you realized that your instructor was not asking you to demonstrate you’ve reached the 9 months old toddler’s milestone when she asked you to crawl towards her. Yeah, I am sexy like … 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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Here’s Something for Santa… and His Reindeers

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Monki

Happy holidays, everyone!  May you celebrate this holiday season with those you love and cherish.  And above all, ENJOY it whenever and however you can!  

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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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