Mommy a Kid? No Way!

Kindergarten 1983

Came across this picture from my Kindergarten year.

Aaliyah's School Assembly

Early French Immersion Students K-4

Aaliyah had a Valentine's Day school assembly today at her elementary school. All the Early French Immersion (EFI) grades were going to perform a few french songs before the whole school. Aaliyah had been talking about this assembly all of last week as they were preparing for it. However, today on the day of her assembly she looked totally lost. She had been tired from Zeba's first birthday party last night. Moreover, I took her just before the assembly so she did not have time to practice with the rest of the class. It shows in the video. I felt bad for her because it seemed as though she was still in a sleeping mode. Choti Phuppu and Chote Phuppa though, were very excited to see Aaliyah sing. They love Aaliyah very much. Back in California, Aaliyah

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

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