Tag Archives: motherhood

EATS: Asian Noodle with Eggplant, Portabello Mushroom, Bean Sprouts, and Sugar Snap Peas

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Monki

With my daughter being a Pescatarian, I’ve been forced to get out of my comfort zone of relying on roast chicken and bolongnese sauce, and really think about how to make vegatable dishes interesting on a daily basis. I bought … 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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A Dog, A Magician and Namaste

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Monki

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 | Leave a comment

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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My Fish, Obsidian

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Monki

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 →

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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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Happiness is…

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Monki

… having that first sip of wine at the end of the day while preparing supper.

Posted in HEALTH, HOME, MUSING | Tagged being present, family, home life, meditation, motherhood, Musing, this is 40, wine | 1 Comment

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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Motherhood Chronicle: Separation Anxiety, Mine

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Monki

First they let go of your bosom, then your goodbye kisses and hugs. I hate to fathom what will they give away next?!
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The Thing About Babies

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Monki

I walked by a pair of young parents the other day. They were out with their infant baby in a stroller at a restaurant. The baby was fussing a bit. Parents tried to calm her down without success. The mother … Continue reading →