tai chi ma ma

bad skin

(when his skin was good...)

Eli has been having a bad case of eczema. His chubby cheeks are red and swollen. It hurts just to look at them. I have been busy putting ointment on him throughout the day that I don't have time for anything else. I used to take hours to get ready, now I hardly have time to comb my hair. Pony tail is my favorite hairdo nowadays. I'm not letting myself go, I'm just focusing on my baby right now. It's a little scary to know that someone depends on you completely, but at the same time you feel so lucky. I wish I could stay home and play with him everyday. I'm so not ready for Monday when I have to go back to work.

spring is around the corner

a walk at the lake

The snow is finally starting to melt. My mom and I took Eli with us for a walk at the Gray's Lake park yesterday. It was a gorgeous day. Having fresh air and nice open space is a luxury for someone like my mom who usually lives in a polluted city.

I ran across this tree in the park with a little door at the base of it. I opened the little door with the tiny knob on it and indeed there were some letters in it written by people that passed by and also response letters written by the mysterious Mr. Seamus O'Grey. I read about this hidden door on the internet. It didn't say which tree it was, and with so many trees in the park, I didn't think I was going to find it. When I actually found it, I was so excited as if I have found a treasure.

it's finally done

snow tubing

Peter and I went snow tubing for the first time the other night with my friend Mary Ann and her bf Michael. I was scared at first, probably because of my fear of height, but then it turned into a lot of fun as peter promised me. The screaming is mostly from Mary Ann.

don't go mom...

My mom told me today that she's thinking about going back next month. I knew she probably wasn't going to stay the whole six months, but I didn't think her departure was coming so soon. I think I have been taking my mom for granted. With her help, I have been slacking off. All of a sudden, I feel helpless again just like I did when I first came home from the hospital. I'm going to have to be a new mom on my own without help. I'm a little freak out, nervous, overwhelmed, and just wanna cry. Gee, I'm such a wimp. I think I miss her already. Not just because she's been such a great help, I actually miss spending time with her even when she gets a little annoying. I'm also worried that I won't do a good job with the baby.

daylight saving

we missed it...

most ridiculous

things are looking up...

happy birthday

It's my 28th and also 7th birthday. Peter got me some sunflowers. They were my favorite flowers when I was little. We had lunch with our friends and dinner at the cheesecake factory with my mom. After tonight, Peter and I vowed not to ever go to restaurants with Eli again until he understands the word "no". He actually wasn't bad. He only cried a little bit when we were seated, but we got the look from the people that were sitting next to us. I had never gotten "the look" before. I was petrified with embarrassment. I couldn't enjoy my birthday dinner because I was trying to finish it as fast as I could while watching Eli intensely making sure he didn't start the crying again.

vanity

I had always wanted a vanity set for my bedroom. I think every girl should have one. My mom got me one from target as my birthday gift. I love it. I have been enjoying doing my makeup every morning in my room. Thanks mom!

snow tree

almost spring?

where is the sunshine?

a nice afternoon is...

going for some sushi and shopping for something special.


afternoon snack

I always wanted to go to this store

an intricate keepsake box and a pair of earrings crafted with beautiful japanese chiyogami paper

confession

I have a confession... I have been sneaking to the kitchen every night after everyone has gone to bed to get myself a bowl of sweet treat. Now I'm ready for a sweet dream.

happy buy

the sound of music vinyl with the storybook

chiropractic

I didn't want to talk about this until I see some real improvements. We have been taking Eli to the chiropractor. This chiropractor was recommended by a friend at work. She has been taking all of her six kids to her. I was really skeptical at first. This is such a controversial topic. I read up on it and found a lot of different opinions. When Eli was becoming more fussy and the only time he would not cry was when he's sleeping or eating. It's not only disturbing to everyone in the house, it was affecting Eli as well. All those excessive crying was exhausting for him. After the first visit to the chiropractor, I noticed some small changes. He was a little more relax and easier to console. At first I thought maybe he was already improving on his own, it was just coincident that happened when I started taking him to the chiropractor. Or maybe I was hoping this would work so much that my hopeful mind let me be less objective. Eli has had 4 visits now, and he is doing great. He interacts with people and has so many expressions. He spent all day yesterday smiling and cooing. I'm so happy for him. I'm not going to say this is going to help every fussy baby, if you are not comfortable with the idea of taking your baby to a chiropractor, that's okay. Even though the chiropractor assured me she only applied little pressure to his tiny bones, it still scared me when I saw her holding Eli upside down by his legs or when she's doing things to his neck. I know how it feels to have tried everything and nothing helped. I was so desperate to find something that would help my baby, and I'm glad it did. He is so much happier now, and that's the only assurance I need.

hooked on dexter

I saw the show for the first time tonight. It's the most creative show I have seen in a long time. Dark humor is my favorite kind.

can't stop smiling

It was a good day.

sunday morning...

chilling with dad to some jazz

breakfast

typical day

after bath

afternoon nap

focus

bubbles

a night at the cheesecake factory

photos of the day...

valentine's day morning

the living room of first time parents

sleeping companion

gurgling cup

saw this at starbucks one day and just had to have it

bedside bunny

I know I am a hopeless blogger when I find myself sitting in bed at one thirty in the morning fixing up my blog. Sure I have better things to do, sleeping for one, but it's easy to get carried away. The reason I spend so much time on my blog is not to self-promote but merely just for fun. Today is Valentine's day, I hope everyone has a sweet Valentine's. My sweet baboo has to work, so I will be spending my night watching A Charlie Brown Valentine with the baby.

Cure for cold, chamomile tea and homemade cookies.