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My daughter's started horse riding when they were 6-years old at a one-week summer camp. They loved it and looked forward to it every year. The asked me to take lessons during the year but my Chinese mind didn't see how horse-back riding could help them get into a good college so it could only be something they did in the summer. But after many many years of asking, my … [Read more...] about What I Learned from My Daughter’s Horse Riding Lessons

My sister is three years younger then me and we are very different. Growing up she was a better student and athlete. I had more boyfriends. I can't remember ever playing together. I would ask her to sleep in her room to have some company and she always said no. She would read my diary when I left the house. We only knew each other because we were sisters. Things … [Read more...] about I Started Liking My Sister After 20 Years

June is a busy birthday month for our family. Big O, my mom, and my father-in-law all have June birthdays. And with my anniversary and Father's Day, it's a month with a lot of celebration. Normally, I would host one big party to celebrate all these special events, but wanted to be COVID-19-safe, so instead hosted many smaller events. This weekend we celebrated Big O's and … [Read more...] about June Birthday Weekend

It's hard to believe it's the end of the school year, we've been in 3 months of COVID-19 quarantine, and Big O (my Oldest) graduated elementary school. We celebrated with a virtual graduation ceremony, car parade, and socially distanced get together. When Big O was born everyone would tell me time goes by fast and it really does. Our relationship is changing as she grows and … [Read more...] about Big O’s Virtual 6th Grade Graduation & Car Parade