The school permits families to bring cupcakes and other treats for their classmates to celebrate your child’s birthday. Today Bianca had a pre-birthday celebration at her school. I bought ten cupcakes, chips, juice and favor bags with goodies for her classmates. My husband and I had served snacks early. Children are very easy to please. ...

I am a member of the YMCA for five years in a row. For the past three years, I did participate in the group activities of this wellness community organization. I do attend different classes, but like other people, I would just come and go and not participate on a regular basis. Last year I had tried one of the group exercises called spin or cycle class. Well, spin class really interests me! Every day I am participating in the class, and my children can stay at the YMCA child care free of charge. I also build up a good relationship with my fellow members and other staff. I do belong at the Y n...

There is a big vacant lot at the back of our house. It looks very nice, because there are flowers that grow everywhere. A month ago I had planned a pictorial setting with my children there, but my laziness hit me…he-he. Now that summer is over, the flowers are starting to dry and die. I prefer Maria and Bianca to wear solid colors for my wall of photos. This is an impromptu pictorial, I didn’t know what to expect, so I am happy that I captured a few nice photos of them. ...

My daughter, Bianca, celebrated her 3rd birthday today. We went to IHOP for an early dinner then went home. It was a simple celebration but we all had fun. ...

Maria is taking Hip Hop and Jazz dance lessons at the YMCA. I have signed her up for 12 meetings. Her lesson is every Saturday. I think she likes it and enjoying every meeting. I try to introduce her to any of the extracurricular activities that she might be interested in. I would like her to focus on one music instrument, but she has not shown an interest yet. I am planning to send her to a typing class, I hope she will be interested. ...