Folder

We sent the kids to fold the clothes, half an hour later, we saw them going through the amazon boxes with scissors and tapes. Who would have known that 10+ years later, the generation Z/Alpha is making the Sheldon clothes folder off the YouTube to “standardize” the clothes-folding process. I love it!  It does get me nostalgic. Man, I miss the Big Bang. 

Do the right thing

E received the Student of the Month award for Integrity. I asked A, “Do you know what integrity means?” She answered, “Yes, it means do the right thing.” She said it the best. 

There were tears in my eye when I saw the certificate brought home by E. It’s really a reassurance for us, a pat on the back. I couldn’t be more prouder as Mom. Integrity does matter and I am so grateful that it is given the importance it deserves, especially in this somewhat morally chaotic era.

first holly communion

(dated May 21, 2022) 

It was two year in the making -  all started with the pandemic, taking advantage that "family catechism" (materials were sent home and parents could use the video link for the weekly session for each kid) was permitted due to covid, we decided to start the spiritual journey for E and A. And last year they started going back the in-person religious education with the catechists on Tuesday afternoons. It's been a 2-year journey that initiates a journey of a life time. May God always guide them on their spiritual journey through life. We are proud of being part of it and their witnesses of the journey. 

The two grams (Mama Jean and Abuela Ana) flew 6000+ miles respectively from Taiwan and Spain to join us for this special occasion. 

Monsenior Sork (at St. John Fisher) asked the kids, "what do you do to people who love you?" 
E: I forgive them. (think he's really a step ahead of us) 

A: I hug them. 

Reality to Experience

Ninja wrote his graduation speech in school. He was so excited that he read it out to me in the car. I couldn't help myself having tears in my eyes. It was so beautiful, poignant and so raw, and most importantly, it was so HIM, with a great sense of humour. 

We are so proud to be part of your reality to experience. Keep it up with the great spirit!

(Then I had him read it out to all of us in the pseudo-stage as the floor was being done this week due to a dishwasher leak.)

honour your parents

Picking up the kids from the weekly catechism... 

Me: What have you learned today from the catechism?

E: the fourth, fifth and the sixth commandments. 

Me: And what are they?

E: The fourth is to honour your parents, the fifth is do not kill and the sixth is do no commit adultery.

Me: Do you know what's adultery?

E: Yeah. It means cheating. 

Me: Honouring your parents..that sounds so familiar..where did I hear that before?

A & E (together): Turning Red!!

A: (started reciting the lines from Turning Red) Honouring your parents but most importantly honour yourself...I've been doing my things...making my own moves....

The pop culture (or simply Disney)  truly engrains in the kids' life. In this case, I wouldn't complain. Why not! It's a good "virtue" and catch phrase - honour your parents! 

Spiderella

It's too hard to miss it. A had been doing "monologue" plays of Little Late Riding Hood and Slurping Beauty by playing all the roles including the narrator and changing costumes (from her own wardrobe) through out the play. It was truly entertaining to watch, yet, very trying (patience) experience. 

 

She decided to do Spiderella today just to keep herself entertained. So i thought, why not, let me just record it and put all the lines together and make it an "uninterrupted" play. 

So here it is, presenting the one and only Spiderella. 

Narrator - AEY

First Ladybug Stepsister - AEY

Second Ladybug Stepsister - AEY

Spiderella - AEY

Fair Godmoth - AEY

Cicada Prince - AEY

Costume Designer - AEY

Production Designer - AEY

Director - AEY

over the moon

Over The Moon - it's always been one of my kids' favourite movies. However, they couldn't help bobbing themselves towards the end when the main character met her mom. It reminds them of Tia Tina. I saw A bawling her eyes out when I went downstairs to remind her it was time for bed. She went to bed with red eyes. 

This morning, she showed me what she made last night...it was so touching and heartfelt.