KISSY FACE

This is the look that Mimi will give when she gets busted for doing something that she was not supposed to do such as writing on the wall, then she will say "kiss me!"

Many moons ago mama did pretty much the same thing so I guess what goes around, comes around. This writing on the wall was done quite some time ago. I guess we're just keeping it as a reminder of Mimi.

OUR FAMILY

Picture on the right is of mama(who never looked so beautiful), Mimi and papa (who never looked so handsome). Picture on the left is of Mimi and Mei Mei. Where's mama and papa? What's up with that? I ask. According to Mimi, she is ready to go to China right now she says. So are we. She is constantly telling mama all of the things that she can teach Mei Mei such as all the things she learns in school. Bailey can't wait either. She will finally have someone her own age that she will be able to play with. As of now Mimi is sometimes in the middle of a tug of war between Blake and Bailey. Blake wants to play pirates or superheros and Bailey wants Mimi to play tea party and baby dolls (something to which Blake hates to play). Mimi on the other hand enjoys playing both.

EARLY RISER

It is a known fact around our house that mama is not a morning person. Mimi still enjoys coming in at an un-godly hour just to wake mama up as she did this morning. "Wake up mom! It's a beautiful day today! When asked WHY she wakes mama up so early, Mimi says so eloquently "It's my job!!!" Argh!!!

MIMI'S NEW TEACHER

This afternoon we met with Mimi's new kindergarten teacher. Her name is Mrs. Blevins. She's seems to be a really nice teacher. Mimi took to her right away which is a good sign. Unless Mimi feels comfortable with someone, it will be a long, long, long time until she trusts that person. While mama and papa had MORE PAPERS to fill out, Mimi had a lovely conversation with the teacher in which the teacher asked many questions to find out where Mimi stands academically.

Mama and papa found out that there are exactly 8 girls and 8 boys in her class. It is also in the smallest classroom. Keri (Blake's mom) was not happy that we have the smallest classroom (room size) but mama's thinking is if the classroom is small then the class in itself is small and the kids get more attention from the teacher. Wouldn't you think so? Hm????

Anyhoo Mimi had a fantastic time with the teacher and her new room. She discovered the books there and boy howdy did we ever have a time getting her out of there. Finally she came out only to find her BFF Erin and mom Janet talking with their new teacher Mrs. Tabit a couple of rooms down the hall.

PROJECT COMPLETION

The Dora and Diego Rescue Center is now finally completed and in operation. Maybe there is a little bit of papa in Mimi????? She did this all by herself and just by looking at the picture on the box. All along she would tell mama that she is looking at the instructions and "That is what you need to do mama. Read the instructions."

BEFORE AND AFTER

The other day Mimi was given this Diego lego set and a Dora lego set from a secret admirer. She decided that she wanted to put it together herself without any help from anyone. That's what she set out to do and she accomplished it all by herself. What a gal!!! It did not come with any instructions either, only what you see on the box. There were times when she would reach a hurdle and not know quite what to do but then say "Mom, I'm not going to give up!" As you can see she reached her goal. This afternoon after gymnastic class and before we go to meet her new teacher, Mimi says that she will take on the Dora lego set.

Just FYI we are buddhists and Mimi received this particular t-shirt that she is wearing from the Sports Camp that she participated in a few weeks ago. It was church sponsered and she loves the t-shirt and had to wear it everyday for a while.

KITTY CONDO

Come the end of next month, we will all be going to Virginia for cousin Joe's wedding. In the meantime mama needed to find a place for Ollie and Stanley to stay while we are out of town for a couple of weeks. While at the vet today mama inquire about board and care and she was given a recommendation and it is actually a kitty condo believe it or not. The website is www.ingoodhandscatcare.com The pictures on the web is much better than this one and the prices are very reasonable. If we are to leave them at the VCA it will cost us $36.00+ That is because our Ollie has asthma and needs his medication. Good Hands Cat Care will cost us $23.00 total including the medication. Tomorrow we will make the trek out to Federal Way to check them out.