Since we moved back to my parents’ house, Mckayla has been nicely requesting the company of either me or Ted in her room until she fall asleep. We complied at first because it was “new” environment for her. Then, few weeks later, she started teething and was very cranky at bedtime (even waking up in [...]
Archive for October, 2009
7 Oct
What’s your name?
Yesterday, while we were playing after dinner. I asked Mckayla, who’s “Kao Jhih Lin”? She said KK. Then I asked her, “what’s your name (in Chinese)?”. She said “Kao Jhih Lin”. She was so proud of herself, she kept repeating it over and over last night. And proudly showed off to Grandma M, Grandma K, [...]
6 Oct
Kai-Lan Addiction
Mckayla is addicted to Kai Lan. She can’t get enough of it and asks for it everyday. She stills loves YeYe (Grandpa), but now she knows all the characters’ names – Kai-Lan, Rintoo (Tiger), Tolee (Koala), Hoho (Monkey), Lulu (Rhino). Her favorite episode is “Kai-Lan goes to China”. She has seen the episode too many [...]
5 Oct
Play date
Sunday was play date for Ted and Stuart. They had decided to play tennis after they “tortured” themselves through basketball few days prior. Mckayla was taking her nap and I was out grocery shopping when the Browns arrived. The Dads started their game and the kids started to play. At first, Mckayla was very possessive [...]
5 Oct
UCLA vs. Stanford
Mckayla went to her first football game this weekend. It was UCLA vs. Stanford. As I was getting her dressed in the morning, I realized Mckayla didn’t have anything in blue at all. She had UCLA bib and onesie, but had outgrew them a long time ago. Theresa, Robert, Julie, Robyn, Dave, Brandon, and Peyton [...]
2 Oct
Flu Shot
I took Mckayla in for her flu shot today. She was excited about getting her shot since she has a playset of stethoscope and syringe at home. She think shots are fun. Before getting her shot, Kui asked Mckayla what kind of animal does she like, Mckayla told her, “dog”. I held Mckayla on my [...]
2 Oct
Nakedness
Last night, I put Mckayla in her crib and laid on the big bed myself. I was waiting for her to fall asleep. She stood up and told me it’s hot. I ignored her at first, but she kept complaining. So I told her it’s not hot. In fact, it was a little chilly in [...]
2 Oct
Wet Eyes
Yesterday morning, Mckayla woke up crying. I went in her room to check on her. Her face was completely wet from the tears. As I picked her up, she told me her eyes were wet. I asked her why her eyes were wet, she said “KK cry cry”. I asked her why she was crying, [...]
