Chugging Along

k is slowly adjusting to her new "class" at CBS. I am told she is crying less and does not have to be held as much. Can't wait until she actually starts enjoying herself and learning things! Meanwhile, her class at Cypress College was cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Oh well.


On Saturday I went to the JEMS ladies' luncheon and learned how to make a lighted holiday garland and earrings. I think I was one of the youngest people there...how come it seems a lot of my peers aren't into crafts? It was fun. Maybe I'll show my creations on a later post. D and k had a fun day without me, going to HB for a long run and shopping at South Coast Plaza!

At night D and I went to Open Sesame in Belmont Shore, in part to celebrate our birthdays and just have a date night. We ordered an appetizer of fried potatoes (lots of lemon and garlic), falafel combo and beef skewer pita. D also ordered an iced green tea with orange blossom water and mint--very refreshing. We didn't have to wait because we got there early, plus they opened another Open Sesame (On the Corner), which is, you guessed it, just down the street, on the corner.

Dark picture of the falafel combo.

Today our church had service @ Mile Square Park, with a picnic afterward. It was fun to sit on our blankets and chairs and worship outside. The weather was pretty cool, too, especially under the trees.


Some people brought their dogs, and k was imitating one of them sniffing the grass during service:

Birthday Month

Our posting has become sporadic, mainly due to my lack of energy these days. That doesn't mean we don't have anything going on!

Last Tuesday my parents took k to the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. It was "seniors day" so they got in free. Baba bought k a turtle stuffed animal, and now it is the only animal that k will allow in her crib at night.

September is birthday month in our household since both D and I have September birthdays. D turned 32 on Friday. We went to Red Robin to redeem his free hamburger (just sign up for their e-club!) I told the waitress it was D's birthday so D was serenaded with a birthday song and received a sundae and balloons. Somehow, having k with us made celebrating D's birthday at Red Robin acceptable.



Saturday we went to a pirate-themed party for a three-year old. When we arrived she was wearing a pirate shirt, but by the time the party actually started, she had changed into a princess shirt--haha.

That night we had a joint family birthday celebration for D and me with my family. D received a heart rate monitor watch that he was very excited about. I received some sewing/cooking supplies...now I just need to get the energy to use them! k was excited to be able to spend time with her aunts and uncle. I think she likes having "new", but familiar people to play with.


k enjoyed her corn.

D+L+k+?

The Lim family is about to grow. We are expecting and the due date is March 13, 2009. We are all excited about our family growing from 3 to 4, well at least D+L. We are not so sure about k. We do not know if it is a boy or girl, however we should know in a month. Our little home is going to be bursting at the seams!

First Day of "School"

Not counting church, today was the first day I have left k with complete strangers. We started CBS, and k was put in the 12-24 month class. It didn't go too well. She started crying when I handed her over, and apparently kept crying. One of the caregivers had to hold her the whole time or she would start crying again. When I picked her up, she wasn't crying, but she was being held. I feel bad for her rude awakening to the "real world" where the ones closest to her aren't around, but I know it is a necessary step. We'll see how long it takes her to adjust!

I couldn't help but take a couple of pictures of k before she left for her class.

Sorry for the diaper shot, but she looked so cute in this picture, I had to post it.

k Update

k is growing up so much. I thought it would be a good idea to record some of the things she has been up to lately. She loves closing doors. She cannot stand the sight of an open door and must close it at once. However, she can't open doors yet, so sometimes she "locks" herself out. She also likes to say "buh-bye mama, buh-bye dada" before closing the door, sometimes giving us good-bye kisses too. k also likes Elmo...not sure why he is the most popular amongst kids. Is it his high-pitched baby voice? In the next couple of weeks k will start going to childcare for a couple of hours while I'm at CBS and going to a class at the local community college with either my mom or me, depending on my work schedule. Plus, she'll be able to hang out with other kids during my moms' group. Hopefully she'll get used to being around more kids!

A Labor-Free Weekend

Saturday we went to the Orange International Street Fair with my parents. We ended up paying $10 for parking at a nearby church (well, actually my parents paid). The streets in Old Town Orange are blocked off and different community organizations run food booths representing different countries. We tried food from an Asian booth (not sure what country, Thailand?), Greek, Ireland, Denmark and Mexico. Pretty diverse, no? k seemed to enjoy everything...



Greek pastries dipped in honey




Abelskievers


Strawberry raspado


Yum!

Saturday night we watched Cal win a close one in its season opener. I can't believe those guys are still in the trees around Memorial Stadium!

After church on Sunday we went to an Angels-Rangers game. Our tickets were the best I've ever had at a baseball game, mainly because we were in the shade the whole time. What luxury! The game wasn't too exciting (Angels lost, 4-3), but there were three ejections, so that was kind of fun to watch. Plus, we were able to find the elusive nachos! Every time we've gone to an Angels' game in the past, we see people with "loaded" nachos and wonder where they're from. D would try to order the "super" nachos at certain places, and it would always just end up being chips and cheese. After some internet research I figured out that you have to buy the special nachos at Chili Peppers ($6.75), which is located on the outside perimeter of the stadium. They are quite filling! We also tried a pulled pork sandwcih from Beach Pit BBQ. It was good, but not worth the $9.75 price.