We didn’t get to celebrate Theo’s 100 day (one of big festivities in Korean culture) with family and friends due to COVID, but we made up for it for his first birthday party. While still being COVID cautious, we invited our family and close friends to celebrate the first year of Theo’s life with usRead More
My First Letter to Theodore
(I started this letter on Theo’s birthday but didn’t get to finish until now. Second child problem at its finest. :X) My dearest Theo, A year ago today you came into this world. And just like your sister, you made a dramatic entrance which scared us to death. But you quickly recovered and have beenRead More
First Mother’s Day as a Mama of Two
Have you seen the IG Reels and memes of moms wanting to be left the F alone on Mother’s Day? Couldn’t be more true now being a mom of two. LOL. But of course, our little wild baby got sick so the day I get to not answer to anyone had to wait another year,Read More
Pregnancy #2 Update: Second Trimester
I cannot believe my second trimester ended and I am now in my third trimester. It’s true when they say second pregnancy goes by so much quicker, even during quarantine. ๐ I feel like it was yesterday when I found out we are expecting! Now I have less than three months to go. While IRead More
Last Mother’s Day as Mama of One
I celebrated my last Mother’s Day as a mama of one, Emma’s mom. It’s a strange feeling. While I am fortunate and blessed to be carrying another child, I feel a tinge of sadness knowing I am no longer going to be just Emma’s mom. Being just Emma’s mom has been a big part ofRead More
True or False? Pregnancy Old Wives’ Tales
Steve and I both agreed from the beginning that we would find out the sex of baby #2, but I wanted to have an intimate family moment where the three of us will know together at the same time. With Em, it was just Steve and me, so we found out at her anatomy scan.Read More
NC State Fair
My one and only State Fair experience prior to the NC State Fair was back when I was 11 years old in Frederick, MD. Maybe because I have this faint yet fond memory of a family Fair outing that I really wanted to take Emma to one, and make it a family tradition. When peopleRead More
To Emma (Letter #2)
Our dearest Emma, Your second birthday has come and gone, and Mama is more emotional than when your first birthday came along. As wonderful as your first year was, a big chunk of that year was in survival mode. Your second year though, was soaking up every single moment of your growth because it literallyRead More
Autumn is here!
Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. Everything about it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I’ve been waiting for the heat wave to end here in NC to enjoy some breezy weather and Pumpkin Spice lattes at Starbucks. Yes, I know. Basic. However, I’m sad to report that I have yet toRead More
Emma’s First Birthday Party: Korean Dol
In Korean culture, first birthday is a big celebration called dol (๋). There are several traditions to follow at the dol party. Both my husband and I are Korean American, and we definitely want our children to embrace their Korean heritage. So for Emma’s first birthday party, ย we decided to keep as much of KoreanRead More