Indiana trip

We were supposed to go back to Indiana for Christmas to visit Nana and Papa; however, daddy had to go to a training workshop at Wash U in St. Louis in Jan so we decided to make it one trip instead of having him fly twice back to the Midwest. We flew to Indiana and stayed there for 9 days while daddy drove down to work in St. Louis for 4 days.

The trip is finally over and we made it home safe. Nevertheless, this trip was possibly the worst trip we've taken so far due to our health conditions.  We were sick before going on this trip and my cold had gotten worse after we got to Indiana.  I was coughing non-stop and had a 104 fever for a few days. Aaron was on antibiotics for 10 days and he was still having runny nose. It was tough taking care of Aaron when I was feeling so uncomfortable myself.  I totally understand when people always talk about how being a mom is a 24/7 job without any rest no matter what.  After experiencing it myself this week and all I wanted to do is to curl up in bed and cry. I wish I were in HK where I can have my family around to take care of me or Aaron while I am sick. No matter how tough one is, he/she still needs to rest when they are sick.  Not being able to rest slows down the healing process and it's a never ending cycle.

Alright, enough of the ranting! Being able to see Papa, Nana, Noah, Anna, and Angie is priceless. Aaron loves them all, especially Noah whom is extra nice and gentle to Aaron.  I am surprised to see how patient and caring Noah is to little kids. Noah even told me that he wants to have another baby because Aaron is so cute like a puppy. Kids are so honest and innocent that they are truly God's gifts. I never felt this way about kids before I have my own baby. I believe Aaron opened up my eyes to the world of kids and taught me how to love and appreciate them. Kids bring us so much joy and happiness that I hope everyone is able to have their own one day to enjoy God's precious gift to us. :)

Noah is so patient with Aaron

Cousins love

Hanging out with nana

just being silly

Story time with cousins

Loved playing snow

First time meeting papa

Warming up to nana

Hello 2014!

2013 went by so fast when I had the opportunity to spend all my time with my baby. I loved and enjoyed every moment being with him even when he's cranky and moody. I have become so dependent on Aaron that I want to be with him ALL the time, like I am not doing it already. It is truly amazing how I have become the kind of mothers that cannot be separated with their children.

All I hope for Aaron is health and happiness.  Seeing him happy and healthy is everything I can ask for. Happy 2014 everyone!