Happy Birthday Huirou

Huirou is 2 years old!

Everyday we are awed by her immense ability to grow and learn.

She doesn’t have any birthday wishes yet, I think, but I hope that she grows up healthy, happy and loved.

Huirou’s “New Seat”

 

We unpacked an old carseat because Zhixin is going to the babysitter’s next week. As soon as we took out the carseat, Huirou promptly claimed it. Haiya…

Now she rocks in it. eats in it. watches tv in it.

Zhixin Smile

Here’s a smile to melt my heart; and hopefully it will make today a better day for you too.

I have to admit that I spent a long time looking at this photo not knowing what to write……

Zhixin’s Fullmoon Part 2

Last Friday, we went to Granma’s house to offer prayers to the ancestors. She bought angkus (they were delicious) and made red eggs for the prayers. She was also very happy that he was growing quite well. However she was very worried about his severe shedding.

We spent the entire morning there. Huirou was so happy to be able to run around and jump on the wooden floors. They make a big BANG! especially the loose boards. She also enjoyed looking down at the swamps to find tiny little crabs crawling around. And best of all? Granma keep giving her food that she otherwise won’t have at home.  Aren’t granpas and granmas the best part of childhood?

And the two of us (Hubs and I) enjoyed the brief rest that we naturally get with Granma fussing over the kids. Just thinking about it makes me want to make the trip there again this weekend……

Zhixin’s Fullmoon

Last Friday was Zhixin’s fullmoon according to the lunar calendar. Though we are only offering prayers to the ancestors tomorrow, on the actual day, Hubs still offered prayers to the Gods. (I guess the ancestors were busy that day, eh?)

He(Hubs, not baby) had to go the market in the morning for angkus and some fruits. We also have to bring Zhixin for his first hair cut which is really a close shave. I was told that this is his womb hair and it must be removed. Traditionally, the shaved hair is wrapped in a red cloth and sewed onto his pillow to help calm him down or made into a calligraphy brush.

Here’s the “before” look:

And here’s the “after” look:

So how is his updated look?