For My Son...

20 Things a Mother Should Tell Her Son

1. You will set the tone for the sexual relationship, so don't take something away from her that you can't give back.

2. Play a sport. It will teach you how to win honorably, lose gracefully, respect authority, work with others, manage your time and stay out of trouble. And maybe even throw or catch.

3. Use careful aim when you pee. Somebody's got to clean that up, you know.

4. Save money when you're young because you're going to need it some day.

5. Allow me to introduce you to the dishwasher, oven, washing machine, iron, vacuum, mop and broom. Now please go use them.

6. Pray and be a spiritual leader.

7. Don't ever be a bully and don't ever start a fight, but if some idiot clocks you, please defend yourself.

8. Your knowledge and education is something that nobody can take away from you.

9. Treat women kindly. Forever is a long time to live alone and it's even longer to live with somebody who hates your guts.

10. Take pride in your appearance.

11. Be strong and tender at the same time.

12. A woman can do everything that you can do. This includes her having a successful career and you changing diapers at 3 A.M. Mutual respect is the key to a good relationship.

13. "Yes ma'am" and "yes sir" still go a long way.

14. The reason that they're called "private parts" is because they're "private". Please do not scratch them in public.

15. Peer pressure is a scary thing. Be a good leader and others will follow.

16. Bringing her flowers for no reason is always a good idea.

17. Be patriotic.

18. Potty humor isn't the only thing that's humorous.

19. Please choose your spouse wisely. My daughter-in-law will be the gatekeeper for me spending time with you and my grandchildren.

20. Remember to call your mother because I might be missing you.

His 1st Visit with Santa

I'm taking a deserved break (ahem, not deserving it!) from revising my Capstone paper.  I will have to submit it this coming Monday, and then I will have to present my final paper to three professors through Skype this Friday.  I'm starting to have a sense of relief...because my 4th semester of grad school is almost complete.  I'm looking forward to plenty of free time!

Today, my boyfriend and I took our son to a mall for some Christmas shopping, visiting with Santa, walking around, admiring Christmas decorations, and drooling over nice things I'd love to buy (mostly, me).  When we saw Mr. Santa Claus sitting on his sleigh, I looked at Jax, sitting in his stroller and staring at the mysterious man with white beard.  I got him out of the stroller and then handed him to Santa Claus.  He was very QUIET in Mr. Claus' arms the entire time.  I was surprised that he did not cry at all!  :)  So unlike his mom, who screamed when she first met Santa Claus.  See the picture below.  I assume that Jax wanted to make a good impression on him, so he could get tons of Christmas gifts.  Maybe I should remind LaLa about this.  *winks!

It's starting to look more like Christmas!

We are about to leave for Christmas shopping with Jax!

This morning, I gave him 6 oz of milk. He drank all of it. Then I made apple & oatmeal for him. He refused to eat all of it. Trying to figure what he wanted, I noticed him sign "milk" while he was crying. That's my son! I'm so happy that he finally communicates with his deaf mommy!

Introduction...

Hello!

I've been doing a lot of reflections on how much I have enjoyed writing my thoughts down in my journal.  However, keeping up with my journal, trying to catch up with my family and everyone else, and keeping up with my busy life seem almost impossible.  Well, I guess I better start sharing some of news online.  This way, my loved ones all can simply open this website and enjoy reading about what is going on in my life...especially the 10-month-old lil prince's (my mom's nickname for him) life!