"A successful man is someone who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much, who has gained the respect of others and the love of children; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty ; who always looked for the best in others and gave the best he had. "
- a variation of "Success" by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Friday, March 27, 2009

Early Birds

Some perfect days, when the boys are well, Mom would think she could have another baby. But, in reality, they do get sick, they do cry for mommy at night, and they do get up earlier than the birds!

*** Alvin's Update ***
1. He is eating much better now (knocking on wood). Somehow he decided to switch from North Beach diet (eating only carbohydrate foods) to meat lover diet! Works for us!
2. He still loves to sing and talk. Often time it is a hassle for the daycare teachers and us. In school, he sings during their lunch nap and keeps everyone awake. At home, he sings and dances by Mason's bedroom door.
3. He can write many letters now and start to memorize the spelling of some simple words.

*** Mason's Update ***
1. He finally has his first tooth pop up, with the second one coming up soon.
2. He finally figured out how to crawl! He can crawl pretty fast right now, especially when he wants to "share" his big brother's toy, or when he looks for mom in the kitchen. He often crawls into the kitchen, blowing bubbles from his mouth and nose, with tears running down - just to show mom how much he wants to be held.
3. He finally sleeps in his own room! And the parents can finally fight for their TV shows at night!
4. He finally can feed himself! Mason learned a trick to pick up rice pops. Because rice pops are too little to pick up, he would lick his fingers all over to give them enough moisture first. Then, he smash his big fat palms on the rice pops, and everything would just stick to his palms. That really works for him!


Spring has finally arrived! I think only the groundhogs like winter otherwise they won't always predict long winter! Everyone else just enjoys outdoors so much!


Friday, March 20, 2009