Apr 11, 2011  •  In Baby, Blogging, Claire, Giveaways, Parenting, Reviews

Magic Sleepsuit Giveaway!

Remember the Magic Sleepsuit? Let’s see if this helps refresh your memory: Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit was invented by Maureen Howard, a pediatric physical therapist and a mother of four. It was designed for babies who are approximately 3 months of age and have been swaddled, but are beginning to grow out of that stage. The Magic […]

Apr 7, 2011  •  In Parenting, Personal, Relationships

Are Two Girls the Best?

People often ask us how many kids we plan on having, and our answer is: “It depends.” J and I made a deal before we got married. J wants lots of kids. Like, enough for a full soccer team. (“But I’ll settle for a basketball team,” he says. 🙄 ) I was never sure if […]

Apr 4, 2011  •  In Baby, Claire, Parenting, Personal, Reviews

Our Favorite Baby Items

I’ve been meaning to do this for quite some time now, and I’m happy to finally cross it off my to-do list! I think that every mother has different products they consider “must-haves,” in addition to some on the “don’t bother” list. So I want to preface our lists by saying that every family — […]

Mar 30, 2011  •  In Baby, Claire, Motherhood, Parenting, Personal

Six Months

My little girl turns six months old today! On one hand, I can’t believe that it’s already been half a year since she entered our lives. On the other, I can’t wait for what’s to come. I’m eagerly awaiting her first steps and first word. I’m even looking forward to the teenage years, if you […]

Mar 28, 2011  •  In Baby, Claire, Motherhood, Parenting, Personal

Preserving Naps and Bedtime

I wish my daughter was one of those babies that can sleep anywhere. I wish she were a naturally good sleeper. But she is neither of those things, as she is a highly sensitive child who is always so transfixed by the world around her that she needs to be in a dark, quiet room […]

Mar 20, 2011  •  In Claire, Entertainment, Movies, Parenting, Personal

The Evolution of Disney Princesses

I have a friend who swears that if she has a daughter, she will limit the girl’s exposure to fairy tales starring princesses and damsels in distress. She firmly believes that stories such as Snow White and Sleeping Beauty teach little girls to be submissive and weak, not be self-reliant and always be in wait […]

Mar 17, 2011  •  In Baby, Claire, Parenting, Personal

Raising a Baby in a Multilingual Family

Last year when I was still pregnant with Claire I wrote a post about how J and I are aiming to teach our kids all the languages we collectively know: Cantonese Chinese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and English. Well our goal has not swayed. And I like to think that we’re well on our way. […]

Mar 14, 2011  •  In Baby, Claire, Motherhood, Parenting, Personal

Uncanny Timing (Or, She Rolled!)

Did my daughter know that I had posted an unflattering picture of her last night? Perhaps she sensed my worry at having voiced my concern online? BECAUSE GIRLFRIEND FINALLY ROLLED TODAY! And not just once but twice. During different tummy times. So I know it wasn’t just a fluke. She still doesn’t like it. Both […]

Mar 13, 2011  •  In Baby, Claire, Funny, Motherhood, Parenting, Personal

Tummy Time Fail [Faceplant]

I know that I said I would not worry about my daughter meeting her milestones on time, but I cannot help but be a teensy bit concerned that she is nearing six months of age and has not rolled over once. She actually quite enjoys the first 5-10 minutes of each tummy time. She looks […]

Mar 12, 2011  •  In Books, Gadgets, Geek, Parenting, Personal

Matilda vs The E-Reader

One of the many things I am thankful to my parents is that they never discouraged my love for reading while growing up. We were very, very poor in my early years of life but they always put aside money for my books. My mother would make time to take me and my sister to […]