Mr. Tough Guy

Today, I was like a super hero! Let me begin by saying that today, I joined the ranks of the bonafide BIG boys. It all begin with a seemingly innocent "appointment" that I had this morning. Mommy didn't elaborate much when I questioned her why I had an appointment, or what was an appointment. She just kept saying, "Oh, you just have an appointment." Let me give you a little piece of wisdom I learned today... when someone is being evasive, be suspicious!

After we arrived at the place for the "appointment," I was waiting in the office, playing my Gameboy, and pretty much not paying any attention to all the talking Mommy was doing with the receptionist.

Finally, I was called by the nurse from the waiting room to the back... and I heard something terrible... I was getting SHOTS!!! Are you kidding me? I told the nurse that I didn't want any shots! I got nervous... I got scared... my eyes started to well up with tears. But then Mommy explained to me that I had to get these shots so that I could start Kindergarten. Wasn't it enough that I know all my letters and can count to 100... I have to get shots, too? Well, Mommy calmed me down, and we talked about all the other kids that had to also get shots, so I didn't feel so alone. It's the Kindergarten rite of passage.

But, wait until you hear this... I didn't cry during the shots... not a single tear! I didn't even flinch! I looked that needle straight in the eye, and said, "Bring it on!" The nurse couldn't believe it! She called me the bravest boy she'd ever met! When the shots were done, all four of them, I said, "That didn't even hurt!"

This was the TB shot. It made a little bubble on my arm.

After the doctor's office, we went to Chuck E. Cheese's, where everyone congratulated me on being such a brave boy. They even gave me extra tokens! I wonder how many shots I need to get into Harvard?

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

That means "Happy New Year" in Chinese. It's the Year of the Boar.


And, this year is even more special because it's the Year of the Golden Boar, which only happens every 60 years!

To celebrate Chinese New Year, we went to Chinatown for the Golden Dragon Parade and a day of adventures!

First, we did a little shopping.

It's a custom to give gifts of oranges and tangerines for the New Year, but Daddy bought us some cool toys instead.

Next, time for some lunch. Mommy bought us some delicious dim sum... potstickers and egg rolls.

The potstickers had spinach, button mushrooms, and shrimp inside.

And the egg rolls had chicken inside.

Mommy was so busy taking pictures while we were eating that there was not much left for her to eat. Sorry Mommy... but when you snooze, you lose!

For dessert, we had chinese donuts, almond cookies and fortune cookies. The best lunch ever!

The parade began just as we were finishing lunch. We saw a big, dancing dragon...

and Chinese princesses...

and a police Hot Wheels car...

and the Golden Boar himself. He sure was golden! I'm not sure why he is in a shopping cart instead of on a royal throne or something...

The parade was real cool!

Next, we set of some firecrackers, which are supposed to ward off the evil spirits.

Take that you evil spirits!

A little more shopping...

and two swords for Irisa and me.

And just in time! After leaving the market area, I was challenged to a duel on the street by another warrior. I was victorious!

Here, Irisa and I were filming the prequel to...

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

As you can see, I did all my own stunts in the movie!

Wow... what a great Chinese New Year celebration! You sure know how to party, Chinatown!

this ain't no rich man sandwich

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, and since Catholics usually eat fish or seafood on this day (because it's Lent), Amo cooked us the best dinner ever! She made Shrimp Po' Boys.

Boy, oh boy, we're they good! I love sandwiches, and some may even call me a sandwich connoisseur. I've tasted some pretty good sandwiches in my four short years. But, this was by far the best sandwich I have ever eaten... hands down! And I told Amo this, all during dinner. I also told her she definitely has to make this again. I think the Pope should make everyday an Ash day. Who would want to eat like a rich man when you can eat this good like a po' boy?

a strange occurence

Ever so often, something strange happens... maybe when it's a full moon... or when the moon is in the Seventh House and Jupiter aligns with Mars...

Me and Irisa go to sleep early...

before our usual 8:00 pm bedtime.

And when this strange, mysterious occurence happens, Mommy becomes very, very excited, as if peace was guiding the planets and love was steering the stars. That's because Mommy can watch her 8:00 TV show in peace and quiet... this is the dawning of the age of Aquarius!

Bailey is 4!

Today, Irisa and I went to Bailey's birthday party at the "blue ball place." Yes, this is a very popular place for birthday parties where we live. Bailey is JP's little sister, and we all live on the same street.


That's Bailey, and me, and JP.

My other neighbors, Bo and Chase, were also there.

Happy Birthday, Bailey! I can't believe you're four years old. I remember when you were just a little toddler!

Cupid Strikes

Look what Cupid sent me... No, not an arrow shot into my butt... I'm still too young for that lovie dovie stuff...

but a basket full of Valentine's Day love goodies.

Let's see what's in the basket!

A heart cup, and a Sponge Bob toothbrush, Hot Wheels sunglasses and lots and lots of candy...

and two special red Hot Wheels cars!

Grammy and Hip Hop gave me this puzzle vehicle set!

Mommy is cooking a very special Valentine's Day dinner- steak, baked potatoes, sauteed mushrooms and grilled asparagus... yummy!!! And, I guess you know what is for dessert!

Valentine's Day at School

Today at school, we had our Valentine's Day party. I made my Valentine's Day cards.

On the front I painted a heart with a sponge. Then I glued a treasure in the middle with sparkle glue. And I put on a candy heart sticker.

On the back, I stamped "Happy Valentine's Day" and signed my name. At the party, I put one card in each of my friends' mailboxes. We ate lots of treats at the party... cupcakes, strawberries, carrots and dip, and ofcourse, lots of candy!

Happy Birthday, Adam

This is Adam, and today I went to his 5th birthday party.

Adam was my first, official friend. We met when we were 2 1/2 years old. We were in a pre preschool class together at the park. I met him on the first day of class, and we have been best buddies ever since! We have also been in preschool together for the past two years.

I had lots of fun at his party!

Hmmmm... how many months until my birthday party is here???