Friday, January 27, 2012

Mommy Forgets

Aaliyah with Mme. Sze
Mommy's can and do forget. Yes, I forgot to pick up Aaliyah from her school today. I am so ashamed of myself. I am usually the first one to wait for her, outside her class door. As soon as the bell rings and she comes out, the smile on her face to see me is simply priceless. It just feels good to be there. I have been a little late like a minute or two when I'm struggling to

Friday, January 6, 2012

McDonalds "I'm loving it"


It was nice and sunny outside. A warm, bright and beautiful Winter day. After dropping off Nasir in Surrey and sending him on his way to Seattle, I took the children to Mc Donalds for a quick snack. The kids were hungry and they were good the whole time that we drove from Richmond to Surrey and back. It was like a good one hour drive to and fro.  After moving to Canada back in January, this was my first time taking the kids to McDonalds on my own. Like a good Father, Nasir has always been there.  With him away, it was this Mommy's turn today. Being there with those happy kids felt good. I was loving it.
It wasn't as busy as a Mc Donalds would be back in