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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
A Busy Life
I have been missing in a couple of months due to having a kid goes to kindergarten, swim class and now soccer practice/game. Life has been a little hectic for us. I wish I can take off on a vacation but can't really do it since Mikayla is in school. She loves kindergarten.
Eventhough I have not been posting but I have been surfing the net and blogs. If you feel like doing something good then read this http://help-thien-nhan.blogspot.com/.
Eventhough I have not been posting but I have been surfing the net and blogs. If you feel like doing something good then read this http://help-thien-nhan.blogspot.com/.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Bad Day
Biết là một ngày không tốt khi mà bước ra khỏi cầu thang máy thì cả cái xâu chìa khóa rớt một cái èo xuống cái rảnh của cầu thang máy . Không kịp định thần thì nó đã rớt xuống 25 tầng lầu . Lọt tọt vô cubicle gọi làng xóm kêu ca thì biết ra là phải gọi building maintenance rồi chờ coi có số hên để mà tìm lại được khg. Cuối cùng thì tìm ra được và tụi building kêu mình lại office nó nhận hàng. Ui choai ơi nhìn lại cái xâu chià khóa mà thấy tội nghiệp cho nó . Chìa nào củng bị méo mó hết và cái remote của xe nó bị phanh thây ra (làm sao mà chịu nổi khi rơi xuống tư` tầng thứ 25)
Hí ha hí hửng rằng là mình xui mà hên vì kím lại được của làm rớt. Gắn lại đu+o+.c cái remote và chìa khóa xe méo chút chắc khg sao. Tới giờ ra về ai mà ngờ khi đút chìa khóa vào ổ khóa xe thì hởi ôi khg đút vào hết được và cũng khg mở cửa xe bằng cái remote được . Hậm hực gọi cho chồng, chồng bảo chắc phải đợi tới khi con học xong lớp tập nói lúc 6 giờ hơn thì mới đến rước được . Bây giờ 4 giờ rưởi chờ đến khi đó thì phát điên lên mất. Thế là gọi cho bà bạn mẽo làm chung hồi trước bảo Debbie can you pick me up. Bà trả lời ngoan ngoãn rằng yes will be there in 10 minutes :) Thế là được đưa về đến tận nhà. Sau đó lấy chìa khóa phụ và chồng chơ? đi lấy xe về . What a day it has been.
Hí ha hí hửng rằng là mình xui mà hên vì kím lại được của làm rớt. Gắn lại đu+o+.c cái remote và chìa khóa xe méo chút chắc khg sao. Tới giờ ra về ai mà ngờ khi đút chìa khóa vào ổ khóa xe thì hởi ôi khg đút vào hết được và cũng khg mở cửa xe bằng cái remote được . Hậm hực gọi cho chồng, chồng bảo chắc phải đợi tới khi con học xong lớp tập nói lúc 6 giờ hơn thì mới đến rước được . Bây giờ 4 giờ rưởi chờ đến khi đó thì phát điên lên mất. Thế là gọi cho bà bạn mẽo làm chung hồi trước bảo Debbie can you pick me up. Bà trả lời ngoan ngoãn rằng yes will be there in 10 minutes :) Thế là được đưa về đến tận nhà. Sau đó lấy chìa khóa phụ và chồng chơ? đi lấy xe về . What a day it has been.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Heart of Gold
Hôm nay là ngày học cuối cùng của năm nay, Mikhanh học xong lớp pre-K. Mikhanh được cô giáo cho bằng khen là có quả tim vàng (Heart of Gold). Một năm học trôi qua mau quá, nhìn con trong buổi lể ra trường mà mommy muốn khóc rồi :)
We are so proud of you baby girl.
We are so proud of you baby girl.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Happy Birthday Con Ga'i
Mừng con tròn 5 tuổi . Mommy chúc cho con sinh nhật thật vui, mỗi ngày một lớn sẽ nghe lời ba mẹ và lúc nào trên môi cũng có nụ cười con nhé .
Thursday, May 15, 2008
What's going on
I have been busy with work and exercise therefore by the time I get on the computer at night; I don't want to think about blogging. This month there are so many doctor appointments and meeting. We received the evaluation back from the speech therapist about Justin's speech. He is qualifying for speech therapy since his vocabulary is limited and he doesn't seem to comprehend what we telling him to do. I know he is only two and boy tend to talk later then girl but since the speech therapy is almost free, why not.
I went back to the doctor to check my average glucose and it is now 6.3 which is better since the last time it was 7.0 (6.0 is a normal range). I lost a total of 8 lbs now (YIPPIE!!!!!)...The doc said keep up the good work (meant you need to lose some more weight lady).
We also found out MiKayla get in to a math, science and technology magnet elementary school. We are glad because this is a good school. I am starting to get worry though since I am not ready to see my little girl being so independent. I can't get over the fact that I may have to let her go on the school bus and she will be in a bigger school ....blah blah blah. I got to stop before I drive myself insane. Also my baby is graduating from pre-k and she is going to be 5 this Friday :) How come five seems to be more mature than four?
Mom is getting on my nerve with her wedding preparation. She told me to come to the event a couple days ahead to help her. However, she will not take any time off prior to the day to take care of things. I am coming close to tell her I really don’t want to be involved …but now that would be a disaster. If I do that then there is not going to be any relationship left. So I will suffer in silence and I am not going to tell her that I am still digesting the fact that SHE IS GETTING MARRIED. Btw, I almost hang up on her when she told me that he gave her three bouquets of flower on mother day (thay ma(.t cho 3 ddu+’a con) . WTF, she better gets it right, we have no relation with him. I don’t want to know and don’t care to get to know or have to like him. Stop telling me story about him.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
She knows all about LOVE
MK: Mommy I know all about love
Me: Really?
MK: You get in love to a boy then get marry to daddy. Then you have me and baby.
Me: I think I am falling out of love because you are always sleep between me and daddy. I want to be next to my husband and you won't let me.
(Vừa nói xong con bé co ro nằm trên cái gối chừa chổ cho mẹ nằm gần ba)
MK: Don't be silly mommy, you in love with daddy.
Me: No, you separate us so I think I am in love with someone else.
MK: You can't marry someone else. You only marry to one "human"
Me: Why can't I marry to more than one person.
MK: that's the rule. I know all about love.
Me: I am going to marry someone else.
MK: oh no you don't. God is watching you, you better be good.
Me: ....
Thấy con đem God ra hù mình cho nên đành chịu thua, với lại ba nằm bên la rằng "cứ chọc ghẹo nó như vậy nó tưởng thiệt bây giờ" .
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MK: Brandi told me AJ is her boyfriend.
Me: So do you have a boy friend.
MK: No I don't.
Me: You better not have a boy friend until you are 40 *wink* (kím số nào to tí cho con bé nó hiểu là còn lâu lắm hẵn nghĩ đến chuyện này)
MK: So are you and daddy 40?
Me: *laugh*
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Me: Mikhanh con mấy tuổi?
MK: I am 4. Iam going to be 5. How old are you mommỷ
Me: I am 35
MK: You are Grandma
Me: *try not to laugh* I can't be a grandma yet. If I am now you are in trouble :)...I am not that old. You know how old is bà nội
MK: con không biết.
Me: She is 67.
MK: wow that is dinosaur.
Me: *Bust out laughing*
Me: Really?
MK: You get in love to a boy then get marry to daddy. Then you have me and baby.
Me: I think I am falling out of love because you are always sleep between me and daddy. I want to be next to my husband and you won't let me.
(Vừa nói xong con bé co ro nằm trên cái gối chừa chổ cho mẹ nằm gần ba)
MK: Don't be silly mommy, you in love with daddy.
Me: No, you separate us so I think I am in love with someone else.
MK: You can't marry someone else. You only marry to one "human"
Me: Why can't I marry to more than one person.
MK: that's the rule. I know all about love.
Me: I am going to marry someone else.
MK: oh no you don't. God is watching you, you better be good.
Me: ....
Thấy con đem God ra hù mình cho nên đành chịu thua, với lại ba nằm bên la rằng "cứ chọc ghẹo nó như vậy nó tưởng thiệt bây giờ" .
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MK: Brandi told me AJ is her boyfriend.
Me: So do you have a boy friend.
MK: No I don't.
Me: You better not have a boy friend until you are 40 *wink* (kím số nào to tí cho con bé nó hiểu là còn lâu lắm hẵn nghĩ đến chuyện này)
MK: So are you and daddy 40?
Me: *laugh*
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Me: Mikhanh con mấy tuổi?
MK: I am 4. Iam going to be 5. How old are you mommỷ
Me: I am 35
MK: You are Grandma
Me: *try not to laugh* I can't be a grandma yet. If I am now you are in trouble :)...I am not that old. You know how old is bà nội
MK: con không biết.
Me: She is 67.
MK: wow that is dinosaur.
Me: *Bust out laughing*
Saturday, April 12, 2008
No news is good news
Mom called and said she is getting married this September! Are you shocked? Me too!
I don't talk about my mom much since we don't have a very close relationship. Mom sent me (vu+o+.t bie^n) when I was 16, a few years before that Mom sent my younger brother who was 11. Don’t ask why? I stop asking why because the answer wasn’t to my satisfactory. Mom told us since dad passed away and she was told she had cancer and thought she was going to die then no one will be able to take care of us…She sent us to escape in hope of better future. The journey was successful; I came to the state after 6 months in refugee camp. I went through a few foster parent homes and finally ended up with Tom and Kathy who is the greatest foster parent one can ask for.
I went through my teenage years with a lot of self discipline and a lot of guilt built by mom. She often sent letters playing all kind of guilt trip trying to set me straight. I remembered there was not a letter that she didn’t remind me of my responsibility of being the oldest and how I am suppose to be focus on my study so one day I could sponsor her to the US and take care of the family.
Fast forward to 2002, Mom arrived to US and stayed with me for a couple of months then she said she wanted her freedom and didn’t want to work in a factory. She choose to go to Florida and worked there as a nail technician since her sister was there at the time. I didn’t stop her, didn’t feel like asking her to stay either because I can’t said to her that I want to build a relationship with her. I don’t think we both will be happy because she and I are very much independent and I think it is too late to have a close relationship when one is in their late 30. I am babbling again …
Past February when she came to visit me for Te^’t, she casually told me and put me on the phone for 5 minutes to chu’c Te^’t her boyfriend. She giggles like a teenager when she talked about her bf. My reaction was just normal J I am glad she found someone to enjoy the rest of her life with and at least now she has someone who can be near by to take care of her. When I was one the phone, I told him exactly that J Ca'm o+n chu' la`m ba.n vo+'i me. cua? Con. Ca'm o+n chu' o+? be^n ca.nh chia se? buo^`n vui vo+'i me. con.
Fast forward to last week, I received a phone call from her. She told me she is planning to get marry this September. She giggles on the phone still like a teenager who is in love. I told her I am happy for her. It’s a weird feeling because I still think she is just teasing me. She called me again to night and told me she told my brother. I am wonder how he feels. True fully, I know it is great she found someone and I should be happy for her. Now she has someone who will be able to take care of her every needs and I don’t have to worry what will happen if this and that when I am not able to be there for her. It is a good thing…I need to remind myself that. However it is just weird that I don’t know how I will be able handle the whole wedding thing and actually meet him. For a couple of days now I am wonder what would I call him? Chu’ or what? What will my kids call him? O^ng or what?
Mom is getting married, Mom is getting married…I should be happy!!!
I don't talk about my mom much since we don't have a very close relationship. Mom sent me (vu+o+.t bie^n) when I was 16, a few years before that Mom sent my younger brother who was 11. Don’t ask why? I stop asking why because the answer wasn’t to my satisfactory. Mom told us since dad passed away and she was told she had cancer and thought she was going to die then no one will be able to take care of us…She sent us to escape in hope of better future. The journey was successful; I came to the state after 6 months in refugee camp. I went through a few foster parent homes and finally ended up with Tom and Kathy who is the greatest foster parent one can ask for.
I went through my teenage years with a lot of self discipline and a lot of guilt built by mom. She often sent letters playing all kind of guilt trip trying to set me straight. I remembered there was not a letter that she didn’t remind me of my responsibility of being the oldest and how I am suppose to be focus on my study so one day I could sponsor her to the US and take care of the family.
Fast forward to 2002, Mom arrived to US and stayed with me for a couple of months then she said she wanted her freedom and didn’t want to work in a factory. She choose to go to Florida and worked there as a nail technician since her sister was there at the time. I didn’t stop her, didn’t feel like asking her to stay either because I can’t said to her that I want to build a relationship with her. I don’t think we both will be happy because she and I are very much independent and I think it is too late to have a close relationship when one is in their late 30. I am babbling again …
Past February when she came to visit me for Te^’t, she casually told me and put me on the phone for 5 minutes to chu’c Te^’t her boyfriend. She giggles like a teenager when she talked about her bf. My reaction was just normal J I am glad she found someone to enjoy the rest of her life with and at least now she has someone who can be near by to take care of her. When I was one the phone, I told him exactly that J Ca'm o+n chu' la`m ba.n vo+'i me. cua? Con. Ca'm o+n chu' o+? be^n ca.nh chia se? buo^`n vui vo+'i me. con.
Fast forward to last week, I received a phone call from her. She told me she is planning to get marry this September. She giggles on the phone still like a teenager who is in love. I told her I am happy for her. It’s a weird feeling because I still think she is just teasing me. She called me again to night and told me she told my brother. I am wonder how he feels. True fully, I know it is great she found someone and I should be happy for her. Now she has someone who will be able to take care of her every needs and I don’t have to worry what will happen if this and that when I am not able to be there for her. It is a good thing…I need to remind myself that. However it is just weird that I don’t know how I will be able handle the whole wedding thing and actually meet him. For a couple of days now I am wonder what would I call him? Chu’ or what? What will my kids call him? O^ng or what?
Mom is getting married, Mom is getting married…I should be happy!!!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Fun Time at the Huynh residence
Time to play dress up ... here is "baby" as the unicorn :) Baby sure makes a handsome unicorn.
Dressing up is fun and they love each other. They are the queen and king of the Huynh's residence.
And scotter time...
Monday, March 3, 2008
Tóm Tắt
Cả Tháng hai nhìn lại cái blog thấy chỉ có vỏn vẹn một bài :) Cười trừ thôi chứ chẳng biết phải làm gì . Tội là biếng cho nên ngày tám tiếng ở hãng nhìn cái computer và gỏ lọc cọc cả ngày rồi cho nên về đến nhà thấy computer là ngại nhìn nó lắm. Trong hãng không lên blog được tại bị blocked hết rồi cho nên đành chịu .
Hôm nay làm cái èo tổng kết tháng hai hén. Tháng hai ăn chơi hơi nhiều, ăn tết nghĩ cả tuần. Mẹ và thằng em về thăm cho nên cả tuần chỉ có ăn uống nhậu nhẹt mê say :) Xong hứng lên chạy làm hẹn đi thăm Doctor vì nghĩ mình già rồi kệ đi khám tống quát cho check hết coi sao (trong lòng biết thế nào cũng sẽ bị cholesterol cao hay là đường cao). Doctor bảo thấy mày hơi nặng cân đấy , coi chừng nhé và tuần sao sẽ cho biết kết quả. Chưa đầy một tuần sau Doctor gọi bảo cholesterol tốt nhưng đường trong máu hơi cao. Kêu đi thử máu để coi average sugar level. Qua ngày sau Doctor gọi kêu đi lấy toa thuốc cho uống vì bị pre diabetic . Lúc có bầu "thằng ba quậy" đã bị gestational diabetic cho nên biết thân biết phận exercise và kiêng ăn mà vẩn bị . Thế là bắt đầu từ giữa tháng hai đã say "guốc bay" với những hạt cơm trắng tinh thơm tho . Bây giờ gần giờ cơm ai mà cầm chén cơm đứng gần mình thì coi chừng bị mình tackle giựt tại mình đang bị "rice withdraw" . Đã vậy trước giờ mình là dân khg thích uống thuốc mà bây giờ ngày hai cữ, mỗi cử 1 viên. Đúng là qua 35 khg còn gì để mong đợi :)
Công việc làm lính nhàn hạ quá riết không biê't làm gì để khỏi ngủ gục . Sáng tà tà vô, chiều lẹ lẹ về . Chắc sẽ khg nhàn hạ được bao lâu vì chưa chi cô boss bảo take it easy before the storm comes. We will be busy the rest of the year....
Hai đứa nhóc tì càng ngày càng lớn. Chị em nó thương nhau ghê lắm cho bà con coi hình nè .
Hôm nay làm cái èo tổng kết tháng hai hén. Tháng hai ăn chơi hơi nhiều, ăn tết nghĩ cả tuần. Mẹ và thằng em về thăm cho nên cả tuần chỉ có ăn uống nhậu nhẹt mê say :) Xong hứng lên chạy làm hẹn đi thăm Doctor vì nghĩ mình già rồi kệ đi khám tống quát cho check hết coi sao (trong lòng biết thế nào cũng sẽ bị cholesterol cao hay là đường cao). Doctor bảo thấy mày hơi nặng cân đấy , coi chừng nhé và tuần sao sẽ cho biết kết quả. Chưa đầy một tuần sau Doctor gọi bảo cholesterol tốt nhưng đường trong máu hơi cao. Kêu đi thử máu để coi average sugar level. Qua ngày sau Doctor gọi kêu đi lấy toa thuốc cho uống vì bị pre diabetic . Lúc có bầu "thằng ba quậy" đã bị gestational diabetic cho nên biết thân biết phận exercise và kiêng ăn mà vẩn bị . Thế là bắt đầu từ giữa tháng hai đã say "guốc bay" với những hạt cơm trắng tinh thơm tho . Bây giờ gần giờ cơm ai mà cầm chén cơm đứng gần mình thì coi chừng bị mình tackle giựt tại mình đang bị "rice withdraw" . Đã vậy trước giờ mình là dân khg thích uống thuốc mà bây giờ ngày hai cữ, mỗi cử 1 viên. Đúng là qua 35 khg còn gì để mong đợi :)
Công việc làm lính nhàn hạ quá riết không biê't làm gì để khỏi ngủ gục . Sáng tà tà vô, chiều lẹ lẹ về . Chắc sẽ khg nhàn hạ được bao lâu vì chưa chi cô boss bảo take it easy before the storm comes. We will be busy the rest of the year....
Hai đứa nhóc tì càng ngày càng lớn. Chị em nó thương nhau ghê lắm cho bà con coi hình nè .
Saturday, December 8, 2007
What Kids Say in Pre K
Mommy: Mikayla what are you doing in school today? Are you a good girl in school today?
MK: Yes. I got green light today. Zachary got yellow light and Tanner got red light. They are talking during circle times. Do you know what Ashton and Brandi talk about?
Mommy: What are they talking about?
MK: Ashton and Brandi hided under the table and Ashton told Brandi he loves her (mommy listening very closely) then Brandi said she is going to marry her Dad. Yuckiiiii Yucki yucki illl iiiillll.(mommy thank god she does not think marry is great when Mikayla is only 4 ortherwise mommy is going to faint).
Mommy: Yes yucki, I can't believe it. (Mommy thinking aren't they just 4....Hummm) But how come you heard them when they are under the table.
MK: I can heard them because I looked down to see what they are doing. (what a nosey girl !)
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On the way home one day....
Mommy: (Reading Mikayla daily report and the teacher noted: talking during circle time, did not follow classroom rules after so may warnings- red flag today) Mikayla How come you got red flag in school today?
MK: ....(just crying) I am sorry. I don't want Daddy to see my folder today.
Mommy: If you don't want Daddy to see your folder because you received a red flag then you should think about it this morning in school when you didn't listen to your teacher.
MK: ...(just crying)
We arrived home and Mikayla saw her Daddy.
MK: Daddy don't look at my folder today ok?
Daddy: ok Honey. (Mikayla walk into another room and Daddy asked Mommy without looking at the folder) Did she got a red flag today :)
Mommy: Bingo ...how did you know that :P
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Mommy: Mikayla how is school today
MK: Good. Did you know that Tanner wants to kiss Zack in the cheek. He is just pretending. Today Ashton told Brandi she is beautiful. Then Brandi said she is going to marry him. Yuckii Yucki (Mommy thinking that's it no more school for Mikayla until she is all grown up:) or Mommy has to put in a request to move Mikayla to a different table)
MK: Yes. I got green light today. Zachary got yellow light and Tanner got red light. They are talking during circle times. Do you know what Ashton and Brandi talk about?
Mommy: What are they talking about?
MK: Ashton and Brandi hided under the table and Ashton told Brandi he loves her (mommy listening very closely) then Brandi said she is going to marry her Dad. Yuckiiiii Yucki yucki illl iiiillll.(mommy thank god she does not think marry is great when Mikayla is only 4 ortherwise mommy is going to faint).
Mommy: Yes yucki, I can't believe it. (Mommy thinking aren't they just 4....Hummm) But how come you heard them when they are under the table.
MK: I can heard them because I looked down to see what they are doing. (what a nosey girl !)
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On the way home one day....
Mommy: (Reading Mikayla daily report and the teacher noted: talking during circle time, did not follow classroom rules after so may warnings- red flag today) Mikayla How come you got red flag in school today?
MK: ....(just crying) I am sorry. I don't want Daddy to see my folder today.
Mommy: If you don't want Daddy to see your folder because you received a red flag then you should think about it this morning in school when you didn't listen to your teacher.
MK: ...(just crying)
We arrived home and Mikayla saw her Daddy.
MK: Daddy don't look at my folder today ok?
Daddy: ok Honey. (Mikayla walk into another room and Daddy asked Mommy without looking at the folder) Did she got a red flag today :)
Mommy: Bingo ...how did you know that :P
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Mommy: Mikayla how is school today
MK: Good. Did you know that Tanner wants to kiss Zack in the cheek. He is just pretending. Today Ashton told Brandi she is beautiful. Then Brandi said she is going to marry him. Yuckii Yucki (Mommy thinking that's it no more school for Mikayla until she is all grown up:) or Mommy has to put in a request to move Mikayla to a different table)
Sunday, November 25, 2007
What we are Thankful For
Wishing everyone a great thanksgiving and a fun time get together with the family. We had a great time my foster parent Tom & Kathy, Uncle John, Aunt Gail, Uncle Rich and all of my cousins. This year instead of going to Pennsylvania, we went up north to Aunt Gail’s house in Michigan. Mikayla and Justin had so much fun playing with their aunts and uncles. Like usual Aunt Gail’s cooking was the best and we didn’t have any corn chowder (I am disappointed Aunt Gail :P).
I am thankful for having a great family to be around for the holiday. I am always thankful for having great parent like Tom and Kathy in my life :)
I am thankful for having a great family to be around for the holiday. I am always thankful for having great parent like Tom and Kathy in my life :)
Sunday, October 28, 2007
The Safety Patrol
We are all in the car on our way to the grocery store. My hubby answered his cell phone and then I hear the voice in the back yelled:
MK: Daddy I want your cell phone
MK: Mommy take daddy cell phone...Daddy no talking on the cell phone. (Daddy turns around look @ MK w/ one hand on the wheel).
MK: Daddy two hands on the wheel, the driver needs to focus and eyes on the road.
Mommy: why do you want daddy cell phone?
MK: Cell phone is a distration for the driver and mommy don't talk in the car. You are a distration to the driver. Do you guys want me to write you up for safety violation ? You know I am the safety patrol.
....Oh boys this is what happened when the school has someone comes in and talk about safety :) We have a safety patrol in our family now... We are being written up...Help Help!
MK: Daddy I want your cell phone
MK: Mommy take daddy cell phone...Daddy no talking on the cell phone. (Daddy turns around look @ MK w/ one hand on the wheel).
MK: Daddy two hands on the wheel, the driver needs to focus and eyes on the road.
Mommy: why do you want daddy cell phone?
MK: Cell phone is a distration for the driver and mommy don't talk in the car. You are a distration to the driver. Do you guys want me to write you up for safety violation ? You know I am the safety patrol.
....Oh boys this is what happened when the school has someone comes in and talk about safety :) We have a safety patrol in our family now... We are being written up...Help Help!
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Bloody Weekend
The past weekend was a bloody weekend for us. Both kids were playing and the next think I heard was:
"sao con xo^ em va^.y" (why are you pushing your brother).
"tro+`i o+i con la`m em cha?y ma'u kia`" (oh lord, you make brother bleed).
Then I ran from the kitchen out to the living room and saw blood ...blood and more blood. Then some more screaming, crying like this
"I am sorry mommy, I am sorry daddy, I am sorry baby"
"Tro+`i o+i tro+`i o+i" (oh lord oh dear lord)
"Oh my ...oh man...sao va^.y, co`n cha?y ma'u kho^ng?" (What happened is he still bleeding?)
Ran around and found ice pack, clean wet cloth...applied pressure to the wound....thinking darn a trip to the emergency room. Then things quiet down, the bleeding stop.
The forehead now has a small cut :) some Neosporin and a bandage and kaboom things got quiet.
Both kids took nap and I breathe a sign of relief. No trip to the emergency room, daddy freaks out, mommy stay calm and lesson learned "No more pushing the little brother dear MiKayla".
"sao con xo^ em va^.y" (why are you pushing your brother).
"tro+`i o+i con la`m em cha?y ma'u kia`" (oh lord, you make brother bleed).
Then I ran from the kitchen out to the living room and saw blood ...blood and more blood. Then some more screaming, crying like this
"I am sorry mommy, I am sorry daddy, I am sorry baby"
"Tro+`i o+i tro+`i o+i" (oh lord oh dear lord)
"Oh my ...oh man...sao va^.y, co`n cha?y ma'u kho^ng?" (What happened is he still bleeding?)
Ran around and found ice pack, clean wet cloth...applied pressure to the wound....thinking darn a trip to the emergency room. Then things quiet down, the bleeding stop.
The forehead now has a small cut :) some Neosporin and a bandage and kaboom things got quiet.
Both kids took nap and I breathe a sign of relief. No trip to the emergency room, daddy freaks out, mommy stay calm and lesson learned "No more pushing the little brother dear MiKayla".
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Rầu Rỉ Râu Ria ...
Rầu vì chỉ mới ngồi dạy Mikhanh viết chữ A hoa và chữ a nhỏ thôi mà hai mẹ con đã giận nhau rồi . Mình thì cầm cây đũa bếp hù còn cô bé thì cứ hỏi "Mommy ơi can I go play now" sau 5 phút học . Kiễu này chắc là sẽ phải đi nhờ người khác dạy quá chứ mommy dạy hoài thì sẽ lên tăng song hay là sẽ bị con giận :)
Sao thấy hồi mình dạy kèm con người khác thì thấy dễ mà dạy con mình thì thấy khó ghê . Chắc là phải đi kím sách đọc sao dạy con quá .
I am not looking forward to kindergarten because I don't know how we are going to handle homework. We had to start apply for school and choose which magnet school or special program if we want to go to better public school. I am concern since right now Mikayla does not like to sit in one place long enough to learn. I try to get her to sit down and trace upper and lower case A and she doesn't seem to be interested in doing it. All she wants to do what to go and play. She is a bit cranky tonight and seems to be a little tired than usual. She may come down with a cold or her allergy is starting. I hope she doesn't want to learn because she is tired.
Sao thấy hồi mình dạy kèm con người khác thì thấy dễ mà dạy con mình thì thấy khó ghê . Chắc là phải đi kím sách đọc sao dạy con quá .
I am not looking forward to kindergarten because I don't know how we are going to handle homework. We had to start apply for school and choose which magnet school or special program if we want to go to better public school. I am concern since right now Mikayla does not like to sit in one place long enough to learn. I try to get her to sit down and trace upper and lower case A and she doesn't seem to be interested in doing it. All she wants to do what to go and play. She is a bit cranky tonight and seems to be a little tired than usual. She may come down with a cold or her allergy is starting. I hope she doesn't want to learn because she is tired.
Monday, September 10, 2007
7 Questions to Ask about Your Job
Cuối tuần rồi trời mưa cả một ngày chủ nhật. Trời ân u làm lòng mình củng u ám theo luôn. Dạo này đang chán cái sự lộn xộn trong chổ làm thành ra bỏ thời gian leo lên net nhiều hơn chút. Ai ngờ đọc trúng cái article làm sao biết bạn đang không thích việc làm của mình. Trúng tim đen cho nên lôi về cho bà con tự hỏi 7 câu này rồi thì coi sao để làm update résume hén .
1. What do you enjoy and what don't you enjoy about your job?
This is a basic yet essential exercise. On a sheet of paper create two columns. In the first list all of the aspects about your job that you enjoy. In the second, detail your complaints. Be honest and specific. Now compare the two lists and notice any patterns. How meaningful are your likes and what are the impacts of your dislikes?
2. How long have you felt the way you do?
Every organization experiences good times and rough times. Are you hating your job because it's budget time or review time? Are you in a good phase only because sales are up in the summer? Have you been complaining for two solid years? Get some perspective about your overall satisfaction level.
3. How does your job align with your strengths and your values?
People are usually happiest when they are encouraged to play to their strengths and values. Make a list of your strengths and values and consider them in light of your current job and organization. How well does your job fit you? Are you an extroverted leader in a job involving a lot of data analysis? Are you committed to a particular cause and work for an organization whose mission runs counter to your ideals?
4. What is your job costing you?
Even those of us in lucrative positions face some degree of "opportunity cost" in their lives. Others face real emotional suffering. How mild or severe is the cost of remaining in your current position? Be honest about the impact your job has on your health and sense of well-being.
5. Will this job get you where you want to go?
You need to have a clear vision before making a dramatic decision about your current position. What would you love to be doing one, five and 10 years from now? How will this job get you there? Is this job a natural stepping stone or a dead end?
6. How is your boss supporting you?
Your boss's skill as a manager is a critical factor to your job satisfaction and success. She can give you challenging assignments and assist your career progression. Or she can ignore you, dump unappealing projects on you or undermine you. If your boss is intolerable, it may be time to move on. Fighting to have your boss removed or waiting for your boss to change or get fired are rarely successful tactics.
7. What's keeping you where you are?
Now it's time to be brutally honest. What are your primary motivating factors for working in this position? Perhaps you've made lifestyle choices that depend on your salary level. Maybe you spent many years and thousands of dollars obtaining an advanced degree to get where you are. Maybe you have convinced yourself that there is no better job out there. What are you committed to in your life? How does your job support those commitments?
Take some time to analyze your work experience in light of your answers to these seven questions. By noticing your desires and honoring your aspirations, you can achieve more clarity about what you want and what is in your way. With clarity, you can transform your vision into a plan for action.
1. What do you enjoy and what don't you enjoy about your job?
This is a basic yet essential exercise. On a sheet of paper create two columns. In the first list all of the aspects about your job that you enjoy. In the second, detail your complaints. Be honest and specific. Now compare the two lists and notice any patterns. How meaningful are your likes and what are the impacts of your dislikes?
2. How long have you felt the way you do?
Every organization experiences good times and rough times. Are you hating your job because it's budget time or review time? Are you in a good phase only because sales are up in the summer? Have you been complaining for two solid years? Get some perspective about your overall satisfaction level.
3. How does your job align with your strengths and your values?
People are usually happiest when they are encouraged to play to their strengths and values. Make a list of your strengths and values and consider them in light of your current job and organization. How well does your job fit you? Are you an extroverted leader in a job involving a lot of data analysis? Are you committed to a particular cause and work for an organization whose mission runs counter to your ideals?
4. What is your job costing you?
Even those of us in lucrative positions face some degree of "opportunity cost" in their lives. Others face real emotional suffering. How mild or severe is the cost of remaining in your current position? Be honest about the impact your job has on your health and sense of well-being.
5. Will this job get you where you want to go?
You need to have a clear vision before making a dramatic decision about your current position. What would you love to be doing one, five and 10 years from now? How will this job get you there? Is this job a natural stepping stone or a dead end?
6. How is your boss supporting you?
Your boss's skill as a manager is a critical factor to your job satisfaction and success. She can give you challenging assignments and assist your career progression. Or she can ignore you, dump unappealing projects on you or undermine you. If your boss is intolerable, it may be time to move on. Fighting to have your boss removed or waiting for your boss to change or get fired are rarely successful tactics.
7. What's keeping you where you are?
Now it's time to be brutally honest. What are your primary motivating factors for working in this position? Perhaps you've made lifestyle choices that depend on your salary level. Maybe you spent many years and thousands of dollars obtaining an advanced degree to get where you are. Maybe you have convinced yourself that there is no better job out there. What are you committed to in your life? How does your job support those commitments?
Take some time to analyze your work experience in light of your answers to these seven questions. By noticing your desires and honoring your aspirations, you can achieve more clarity about what you want and what is in your way. With clarity, you can transform your vision into a plan for action.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Parent Night
Tonight is the first night we attend parent night for school for Mikayla's Pre K class. After 30 minutes listening to the principal talks about the school we have a chance to visit her class room. The teacher tells us what they usually do in school and it sounds like they actually learn a whole lot. She also emphasizes on “independent”, she talks about letting children do things for themselves and for parents to let go. I guess my baby girl is growing up because she is now able to make beautiful art pieces ( yes they are beautiful in our eyes).
I am proud of her and how she handles herself nowadays. Sometimes it is funny to hear her says “Mommy I am not a baby anymore…I am a big girl” . She is though forever is my little baby girl.
I am proud of her and how she handles herself nowadays. Sometimes it is funny to hear her says “Mommy I am not a baby anymore…I am a big girl” . She is though forever is my little baby girl.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Labor Day Weekend
08/31/07
I am in Jackson, TN visiting my sister in law family with my entire in laws (the in laws and sister in law). It took 5 hrs to get here and it seems like a forever trip due to traffic. Hate those two lanes highway. Both of the kids are so excited about seeing their cousin that they couldn't sleep. Sister in law house is beautiful. I am surprise that MiKayla did not get into any fight with her cousin.
09/01/07
We went to Memphis, TN today to get some Pho+?. We end up in a Vietnamese restaurant named Vie^~n Do^ng and it was the worse Pho+? I ever ate. I guess I should know better that you can't find any good Vietnamese food in the area that the Vietnamese community is so small. We are heading back tomorrow and I hope to get some rest.
09/03/07
I am back at home and glad that the trip is over. It was the usual that during the course of the trip there were some arguing (always mẹ cằn nhằn cha, chị giâ.n chồng) and no one ever make a decision on where to go and what to eat. Of course yours truly does not say much since I want to stay clear of trouble or at least I am smart for not saying anything. Note to self (you should know better that history repeat itself, how many trips with the in laws until you say no more vacation with the in laws). We went to Nashville and stop by a Vietnamese restaurant name Kiên Giang. Food was again taste so bad. Now I wonder how hard it is to cook bu'n bo` hue^'. For some reason I have the craving for bu'n bo` this weekend. May be it is time for me to venture and cook a pot of bu'n bo` tomorrow. Will see if I am up to it.
I am in Jackson, TN visiting my sister in law family with my entire in laws (the in laws and sister in law). It took 5 hrs to get here and it seems like a forever trip due to traffic. Hate those two lanes highway. Both of the kids are so excited about seeing their cousin that they couldn't sleep. Sister in law house is beautiful. I am surprise that MiKayla did not get into any fight with her cousin.
09/01/07
We went to Memphis, TN today to get some Pho+?. We end up in a Vietnamese restaurant named Vie^~n Do^ng and it was the worse Pho+? I ever ate. I guess I should know better that you can't find any good Vietnamese food in the area that the Vietnamese community is so small. We are heading back tomorrow and I hope to get some rest.
09/03/07
I am back at home and glad that the trip is over. It was the usual that during the course of the trip there were some arguing (always mẹ cằn nhằn cha, chị giâ.n chồng) and no one ever make a decision on where to go and what to eat. Of course yours truly does not say much since I want to stay clear of trouble or at least I am smart for not saying anything. Note to self (you should know better that history repeat itself, how many trips with the in laws until you say no more vacation with the in laws). We went to Nashville and stop by a Vietnamese restaurant name Kiên Giang. Food was again taste so bad. Now I wonder how hard it is to cook bu'n bo` hue^'. For some reason I have the craving for bu'n bo` this weekend. May be it is time for me to venture and cook a pot of bu'n bo` tomorrow. Will see if I am up to it.
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