Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Princess



We're not sure if this means that Big Sis is passing on her tiara to her sister... or maybe we're now officially a 2-princess household. Big Sis let L'il Sis wear one of her dress-up outfits (that she never wears anymore). It came to L'il Sis's ankles. But Big Sis wasn't done. The outfit eventually included purple fairy wings, a long beaded necklace and a headband with a pink crown on it. But L'il Sis preferred just the dress and wore it for most of an afternoon, twirling around and dancing when the mood struck.

pictures


L'il Sis and Big Sis on Daddy's computer.

L'il Sis seems to be enjoying a good book. It doesn't matter that, technically, she can't read and she especially can't read han-gul.

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

the girls


me (never mind), Big Sis (5), and L'il Sis (22 months). We were struck by L'il Sis's pose, she was saying, "Hi, Daddy!" when he snapped the picture.

What is wrong with people?

I'm wondering if this story is getting any coverage in the States. I first saw a story in the Marine Corps Times about a motorcycle club called the Patriot Guard Riders that, by invitation, shows up at military funerals to chant patriotic slogans and wave flags in hopes of overshadowing another group. The other group is the Westboro Baptist Church led by Rev. Fred Phelps. These people picket military funerals, some go so far as to carry signs that say "Thank God for IEDs." Then, I read another article in the Stars & Stripes about this same group of people going even further. Police in Indiana had to boost security at a funeral of a soldier after his family had eggs thrown at their home and received a phone call from someone who said, "I'm glad your son is dead." The same family had garbage scattered across their property.

It doesn't really matter what their reasons are. What kind of person thinks it is okay to harass a bereaved family? What is wrong with these people? Not only have they ignored the rights of these families, they have shown themselves to be cruel and hateful people. I certainly hope there are more people out there like the Patriot Guard Riders, showing compassion and kindness to the bereaved families.

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Broccoli

What a pleasant surprise dinner was tonight. Both girls ate multiple helpings of broccoli -- Big Sis (the pickier one) ate 3 or 4 helpings! L'il Sis, 21 months, even managed to say, "broccoli." Of course, she just beheaded hers and left the spears on her plate. But still! The sesame oil and soy sauce must be working. At least for tonight. But I'll take it!