New Jersey got some snow and the schools in 13 counties are closed for the whole day today. That is a nice surprise since T is traveling and I’m solo parenting. So, instead of doing the drop off and getting myself to work, I get to spend the whole day home. I will still be working because I am a mother, but it’ll be more low stakes: play in the snow, watch a cozy movie with them, make a leisurely breakfast.
The weekend was a nice mishmash of Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Lunar New Year. While I am not of Asian origin, I am Russian, and my region in the south of Russia has a very strong connection to Asia. So Lunar New Year has always been important to me. Even when I was little, I remember celebrating it with mom, reading up on different animals for each year, discussing our fortunes for the year (mom and I are both Roosters), and visiting Asian shops for some snacks and firecrackers.
Valentine’s Day. T is away this week so we will miss Valentine’s Day so we celebrated on Sunday. And by “celebrated” I mean gave cards and chocolates to each other and the kids.
Highlights/glimmers
1. Gymnastics class. Glad the kiddos have this weekly opportunity.
2. Making cards with L with tiny gemstones. Not for someone with little patience like me, but it was cute.
3. Going to the Asian Foods Market and loading up on panda snacks, pot stickers, shumai, and bok choi.
4. Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company performance with L at NJPAC in Newark. Lovely, uplifting, inspiring. I hope the dragon is kind to us all this year!
5. Breakfast at our regular diner on Sunday morning.
6. Walks, with kids and alone.
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