Like most weekends, this past weekend was no different. With just two days off, my weekends with the kids are so precious. As so, the entire weekend was spent loaded with so much fun with lots of activities. From Sat throughout Sunday, all day, we spent every minute of every second, together as a family and with friends, laughing, playing and socializing with the familiar faces of my kids baseball team, team parents, dance class, good personal friends and family.
Time with my other BFFs - Kim and Liz
With Little league, Kumon and ballet classes, our Saturdays are always full of activities, keeping me busy all day. But, no matter how busy I get, I always take time out to also meet up and squeeze in much needed time with friends. And so, after a full day of activities, after the kids' games and Kumon, this past Saturday, I was so delighted and so happy to also see my two other BFFs (Best friends forever), Kim and Liz. These two friends, are the best, most loving, supportive and kindest people. I'm so fortunate to have friends like them. I love them both so much for their gentle souls, warm heart and no matter what, through thick and thin, have always supported me through all the ups, downs and challenges I have face daily
Both Kim and Liz, when they heard about my WBR treatment, called,, text, IM and reached out to see how I was doing right away. Kim brought over a beautiful display bouquet of daffodils, packed a yummy lunch, salad, fruits, and Liz brought burrito rolls, drinks, snacks and juices for the kids. Kim even packed dessert. We enjoyed great food. We hugged. We talked, laughed and caught up on lives and shared our stories of travels and personal challenges. It was so lovely.
Thank you endless Kim and Liz for your love, support and friendship. Thank you for always being there for me, hubby and the kids. Thank you for all the toys to the kids for the during the Christmas and their Birthdays. We appreciate your kind hearts and love.
Soon enough by 5 or so, our quick late lunch was over and we said our good byes and hugs. They each had long drives back home. Thank goodness for friends like Kim and Liz. Thank goodness for that 1.5 hour break where I was gifted with that time to myself to see and hang out with my "adult" friends.
Dance Class
By then, as soon as they left, I had to switch gears to be a busy mom again, by getting the girls get ready in their dance leotards, dance clothes and shoes. It was dance lessons time. With their big dance recital coming on June 2, they've only got 7 more weeks ( or lessons ) left for that big day performance. Families, friends, you are welcome to come join us for that big day so Save that date if you can come.
As we got there, as always, packed on hand with me, ready with my own camera and camcorder, I qickly snapped up and sneak quick flicks of them practicing through the not so clear, plastic tiny window (their had strict policies to not allow parents inside the class as it would cause a disturbance and distraction for the students). And then, I sat back to join in the rest of the mothers awaiting in the waiting room with motherly discussions and conversations on raising kids.
Yes, recently, I've always, besides having my iphone with me, in the weekends, am readily geared with my own Nikon camera and Sony handy camcorder to record and snap all the happiness that surrounds me. Like most moms, I don't want to miss out a thing, capturing every candid moment to document for memories keepsake.
Hobbies
Other than my relentless love for kids and hubby, in my "free" time, I have so many hobbies of my own that I love to do. Besides, my love of writing and spending quality time with my kids, family and friends, I love to read, read and read. I love photography, videography (editing it, adding music to it), gardening (we planted lots of vegetables over Spring Break), watching good movies, sight seeing and exploring the beauty of nature, animals), editing and organizing photography pictures into albums (which I have yet to do), cooking, traveling and finally, dining out and eating good food.
Furthermore, I also love taking long walks with my two dogs, playing with my outdoor cat and listening to many favorite Podcasts on itunes (like NPR, this American Life, the Moth, 60 Minutes, NPR) and audio books and reading bedtime stories to my kids.
Yes, I have so many loves and hobbies. Oh, how I wish I can have all the time in the world to enjoy and do all of these wonderful things. But, with working all day, and kids, having limited "free" time is so hard. Awh, the agony of work and the business of motherhood and parenthood. Free time is a rarity and scarce. Oh how I fancy to have "free" time to do all my loves and hobbies. Impossible. Sigh, so little time left. So quickly how time flies in a day. And sadly, there's so little time left in my lifetime. Lots of Love.
Time with my other BFFs - Kim and Liz
With Little league, Kumon and ballet classes, our Saturdays are always full of activities, keeping me busy all day. But, no matter how busy I get, I always take time out to also meet up and squeeze in much needed time with friends. And so, after a full day of activities, after the kids' games and Kumon, this past Saturday, I was so delighted and so happy to also see my two other BFFs (Best friends forever), Kim and Liz. These two friends, are the best, most loving, supportive and kindest people. I'm so fortunate to have friends like them. I love them both so much for their gentle souls, warm heart and no matter what, through thick and thin, have always supported me through all the ups, downs and challenges I have face daily
Both Kim and Liz, when they heard about my WBR treatment, called,, text, IM and reached out to see how I was doing right away. Kim brought over a beautiful display bouquet of daffodils, packed a yummy lunch, salad, fruits, and Liz brought burrito rolls, drinks, snacks and juices for the kids. Kim even packed dessert. We enjoyed great food. We hugged. We talked, laughed and caught up on lives and shared our stories of travels and personal challenges. It was so lovely.
Thank you endless Kim and Liz for your love, support and friendship. Thank you for always being there for me, hubby and the kids. Thank you for all the toys to the kids for the during the Christmas and their Birthdays. We appreciate your kind hearts and love.
Soon enough by 5 or so, our quick late lunch was over and we said our good byes and hugs. They each had long drives back home. Thank goodness for friends like Kim and Liz. Thank goodness for that 1.5 hour break where I was gifted with that time to myself to see and hang out with my "adult" friends.
Dance Class
By then, as soon as they left, I had to switch gears to be a busy mom again, by getting the girls get ready in their dance leotards, dance clothes and shoes. It was dance lessons time. With their big dance recital coming on June 2, they've only got 7 more weeks ( or lessons ) left for that big day performance. Families, friends, you are welcome to come join us for that big day so Save that date if you can come.
As we got there, as always, packed on hand with me, ready with my own camera and camcorder, I qickly snapped up and sneak quick flicks of them practicing through the not so clear, plastic tiny window (their had strict policies to not allow parents inside the class as it would cause a disturbance and distraction for the students). And then, I sat back to join in the rest of the mothers awaiting in the waiting room with motherly discussions and conversations on raising kids.
Yes, recently, I've always, besides having my iphone with me, in the weekends, am readily geared with my own Nikon camera and Sony handy camcorder to record and snap all the happiness that surrounds me. Like most moms, I don't want to miss out a thing, capturing every candid moment to document for memories keepsake.
Hobbies
Other than my relentless love for kids and hubby, in my "free" time, I have so many hobbies of my own that I love to do. Besides, my love of writing and spending quality time with my kids, family and friends, I love to read, read and read. I love photography, videography (editing it, adding music to it), gardening (we planted lots of vegetables over Spring Break), watching good movies, sight seeing and exploring the beauty of nature, animals), editing and organizing photography pictures into albums (which I have yet to do), cooking, traveling and finally, dining out and eating good food.
Furthermore, I also love taking long walks with my two dogs, playing with my outdoor cat and listening to many favorite Podcasts on itunes (like NPR, this American Life, the Moth, 60 Minutes, NPR) and audio books and reading bedtime stories to my kids.
Yes, I have so many loves and hobbies. Oh, how I wish I can have all the time in the world to enjoy and do all of these wonderful things. But, with working all day, and kids, having limited "free" time is so hard. Awh, the agony of work and the business of motherhood and parenthood. Free time is a rarity and scarce. Oh how I fancy to have "free" time to do all my loves and hobbies. Impossible. Sigh, so little time left. So quickly how time flies in a day. And sadly, there's so little time left in my lifetime. Lots of Love.
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