First Bug from Preschool

Yucky Yucky...

Izzy got her first bug from school today. You are coughing non stop and have a slight temperature. Urgh...Mommy hates it when you get sick but I guess it is unavoidable since you are at school now. Let's hope you get over it soon so we can go trick-or-treating for Halloween!

Love, Mom

Happy 20 months birthday!

Happy 20 months birthday Izzy!

You have learned to use the word "Bad Girl!" and the other day you called Mommy that when I told you that I had to go out and run some errands and you were to stay home. You are hilarious!

You are so very active and never "walk" anywhere. Always running to where you have to go! You are also super independent, wanting to do things yourself all the time. No longer a little baby!

Love, Mom

Mommy and Izzy doing a Halloween craft together.

NYC Trip without Izzy

Dear Izzy,

Mommy and Daddy left on our very first trip without you. Oh wow, I miss you sooooo much! But we heard from 姑姑 and 奶奶 that you've been such a good girl! You are more well-behaved than when Mommy and Daddy are home! Now, why is that??

We went to the coolest toy store in Manhattan called FAO Schwartz. One day, we'll take you there, you'll go crazy!

Oh you'll LOVE these puppies...

And check out the Hello Kitty section!

Anyway, Mommy missed you a lot when we were apart and can't wait to see you when we get home!

Love you baby!
Mommy

Preschool days

Dear little Izzy,

You are having such a HARD time adjusting to preschool, much to Mommy's surprise! But I guess it's because you've been with me 24/7 for the last 18 months of your life. Some days are better than the others but you're always crying when Mommy drops you off. It breaks my heart but I know it's good for you. I hope school gets better for you soon and you'll start to enjoy it more.

Love, Mom

Flu Shot

Dear Izzy,

We went in to the doctor's to get your flu shot today. Mommy got one at the same time as well. WOW! You did really well. Gu Gu was in the room with us and you didn't even notice it when the nurse gave you your shot. Good job, Izzy!

Love, Mom

Nai Nai and Gu Gu are here!

Dear Izzy,

Your Nai Nai and Gu Gu are here to see you all the way from Malaysia! You guys are going to have lots of fun together.

Love, Mom

19.5 months

Dear Izzy,

Your do more imaginative play nowadays. Mommy thinks you have an imaginary friend! And we noticed that you really love to "help" out around the kitchen when Daddy is cooking or preparing something. I think you might have his culinary gene!

Your vocabulary is also exploding at an accelerating rate...you probably can say about 20-30 words but understand about 200 and Mommy and Daddy really have to be careful when speaking in front of you. You are stringing 2-3 words together but have full on conversations with your babbling.

You run everywhere and never seem to need to stop. Where do you get all this energy from? You are such a crazy little girl, but I LOVE it!

Love, Mom

Helping Daddy roll out mini croissants for breakfast

Daddy's little sous chef

First Day of Preschool!

Dear Izzy,

It's your first day of school today! Mommy's excited. I think you will like school just because you are such an outgoing little girl and you love hanging out with people your own size.

You did well on your first day...you think it's just like a playdate with so many little friends and a great playground to play in. Daddy packed you a delicious lunch and you sat nicely with all your friends during lunch time.

This is going to be great! You'll go to school 2 half days a week and that gives Mommy about 6 extra hours of free time a week to work on her 3 jobs in addition of taking care of you full time! Oh wow, that's a mouthfull...I think I need 26 hour days!

Love, Mom

First day of school!

Lunch packed by Daddy

Lunch time!

Godma and Uncle Justin's visit

Dear Izzy,

You had an awesome time when Godma and Uncle Justin came for a visit. We went to sooo many places with them...shopping, dinners, to the beach, Godma joined us at your dance class etc. It was a week of activities!

It was great having Godma and Uncle Justin visit. The next time you see them will be in January!

Love, Mom

Dinner at Lawry's prime rib house. As usual, you were being all cute and the waitress gave you free food and ice cream!

At the beach! Our last beach day of the summer...