A Drawing of Mommy

From Drawings

This is my very first portrait drawn by Charisse. I was so touched when she handed it to me and told me it was me in the picture. I've been a strict mom lately and always gives a stern look in front of her. This is because she's spoiled by our nanny. Before it's too late, I hope that I would teach her to be a better person. I'm so happy to see a smiling mom in her drawing. I guess she wanted me to smile more often.

I asked her what's the red mark on my face. She said it's a kiss from her. I asked her where's my body (the C and the reverse C are my hands, the B and the reverse B are my legs). She explained that the paper wasn't big enough. Ha ha!! Kids are so creative and flexible.

Goodbye Heidi!

Heidi is one of Charisse best friends at school. She's a very caring little girl that she's a popular girl in her class. When Charisse heard that Heidi was going to move to Texas, she thought she's just going to change school. After I further explained to her, she asked me if we could move with her. She looked sad when I told her that we couldn't. But I told her that we could visit her if we ever went to Texas. I even asked Teacher Chu in front of Charisse if we could have a field trip at Heidi's home in Texas :D. Couple weeks ago, we celebrated Heidi 5-year-old birthday at Peninsula Gym; Charisse had so much fun playing with Heidi and other school friends. Last Friday was Heidi's last school day at Alpha Beacon, I asked Charisse to give Heidi a hug but she refused. She didn't say goodbye, didn't even look back when we walked away. I guess she didn't want her to leave. She might think that Heidi wouldn't leave if she didn't say goodbye. On Monday after school, Charisse asked me where's Heidi. I reminded her that she had moved. She felt regretted that she didn't give her a hug. That's how kids learn to love and to treasure as they grow up.

A White Day Gift

Miu is one of Charisse's good friend in her class. She's a Japanese girl, a very cute and sweet little girl. On Valentine's Day, we bought some heart balloons + bags of candies from her school fundraising activity to her good friends. On Wednesday, Miu's mother handed me a bag of cake in heart shape. She told me that it's a Japanese tradition to return a gift one month after Valentine's Day - they called it "White Day". The cake was so delicious and Charisse finished them all.