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

Locked Out

Ayaan and Aaliyah

Oh! what a crazy day it was. One that I'll remember for a long time to come. I was locked outside my house with two wailing children inside. We just have one door for entry and exit. I couldn't get in and the children couldn't unlock the door. It was around 2pm in the afternoon. Hubby was at work and the owner who lives upstairs, wasn't home either.  I tried to keep my calm hoping that either of my kids will unlock the door from the inside. The smart and swift Ayaan, who had locked the door in the first place or the not as smart, yet older Aaliyah. Neither of them could get the door to

Christmas Party at Aaliyah's School

Potluck at Strongstart

Ayaan and I were at the StrongStart play group program at Mitchell Elementary school. We had signed up for the holiday potluck. Usually, only the kids sit together and have a snack on a regular program day. Since today was a holiday potluck,

Letter and Identity

The "Thinking of You Letter" for Aaliyah's Star of the Week Monday Activity was much appreciated by her teacher. When I went to pick up Aaliyah after school, the teacher came up to me and told me that she found the letter very sweet and touching. The letter was able to convey to her and her class that Aaliyah was born in America and that was the reason why she spoke so much about America. The family picture that she took has been posted on the class bulletin board. It was funny how two of her classmates saw me and proudly announced that they knew who I was. I asked them  and they replied "You are Aaliyah's Mom". That was a sweet confirmation.

I have gotten used to this new identity of being called "Aaliyah's Mom" a long time ago when Aaliyah was in preschool. It seemed odd at first. It was like I didn't have a name anymore. Well that was then. Now whenever I accompany Aaliyah, I introduce myself as "Aaliyah's Mom". Oh wait a minute. Now that Ayaan has started preschool, my other new identity is "Ayaan's Mom". I guess since my world revolves around these two amazing little children, it is but natural for me to take pride in my new identities.