18-month checkup

Aaron had his 18-month checkup this morning and he only got 1 hep A injection this time. Recently, he only cried a little right before being injected because we had to pin him down. His physical and mental development are right on track. I am delighted to learn that Aaron's growing well just like any other kids his age when he had such a rough start. His height is still in the 90th percentile and weight in 50th percentile. I cannot be more happy to see that he's healthy and happy. I cannot ask for more to have such a perfect kid. I love him to death and I never knew I could have loved someone so much. I thank God everyday for this wonderful blessing in my life and hope that our bond will stay strong no matter how old he gets. I love you baby :)

a little boo boo on his thigh doesn't bother his reading at all

Happy 18 months!

Time flies and my baby is already turning 18 months. How did time go by so fast that Aaron is a 1.5 years old toddler in a blink of an eye? Is it because we have such happy times together and time goes by even faster? He's growing and growing each day. The more interactive he is, the more fun we are having. He's talking so much and understands most of the things I say (either in English or Cantonese). It's simply amazing how much he has learned in the past few months. Aaron and I went to have lunch at a Japanese restaurant with his buddy Jayden and picked up his own birthday cake (Strawberry mousse) in Cupertino. It was such a fun day with Daphne and Jayden, as always. We love you, Aaron. Happy 18 months :)

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Flu shot

I took Aaron alone with me to get his long overdue flu shot.  He was supposed to get one before heading to Asia back in Sept, but the vaccine wasn't available until the day before we flew so we decided not to have it just in case he reacted badly on the plane.

The nurse, Danielle was really good at administering shots. She finished the shot before Aaron noticed it. He didn't even have enough time to react and cry. He literally screamed for 2 seconds and started to be his happy self again. It is quite amazing to see how tough this little guy has become. Taking him to the dr's office is going to be easier and easier as he can walk and no stroller needed anymore. My little guy is growing up and he's going to be one strong kid. :)

Had dinner @cooking papa with the Lau's 

Happy mooncake day!

Happy mooncake day everyone! I purchased 2 boxes of Maxim's ice skin mooncake this year as I learned that I wanted to eat more than 1 mooncake from last year. I bought them last week just to make sure I could get the flavors I like. Mooncake is not an ordinary item to get if you live in the US, except if you are in big cities like NYC, SF, LA, etc. I never take it for granted because I remember those days when I lived in the Midwest. We would have to drive 5-6 hours to Chicago for the more "exotic" asian food.  I am so thankful that we are finally living in a city that we don't have to drive hours for the food I crave for.

Nonetheless, living in the Bay Area is not stress-free. It is not easy to make it out here, especially with single income like us.  I simply do not understand why does everyone seem to be doing so well out here? Housing prices is ridiculously high, yet some people own multiple of them like it's no big deal? There's no doubt that this area is a great place to live and raise kids, but the pressure can be unbearable. I hate to see how daddy is so stressed with work and come home exhausted and frustrated.  I am starting to think if I should return to work to help ease the financial pressure so he can enjoy what he does?

Can I really leave my munchkin at this age? Will he be okay without me watching him 24/7? Will I not be his world anymore? :( I can't help but feel like my world is falling apart when things don't seem to be going smoothly lately. My own daddy fainted, Aaron got sick, daddy and I got sick, daddy is stressed, my good friends are dealing with health issues, nothing seems to be right altogether.  I feel sick to my stomach when I was just happy and content with my current situation 2 weeks ago. My mooncake day is not so happy after all.

Walking officially

After turning 15 months, Aaron is finally walking. He is trying to stand up by himself even though it might not be successful every time. His walk is still wobbly but he's able to walk 10, 15 steps without holding onto anything.  Once he takes off, he walks so quickly until he falls. It's quite funny to watch as he looks like he's drunk. Walking is such a big accomplishment for him even though it took him a while. I can't wait till he can walk stably and take him to walk at the park. :)

Happy 15 months!

Time flies! Another month passed by and Aaron is a 15 month old big boy. We didn't do much to celebrate besides taking him to Sausalito.  We hung out there a little bit and went back to the restaurant, B3 for lunch. Sausalito is such a nice fun place for kids to hang out. Aaron had quite some fun practicing his walk on the lawn at the little park there. Happy 15 months baby, mommy loves you!