Labor Day Weekend - Origami, Golf, Games and Fruits

Dear Logan,

Did you like the origami flowers that Mommy brought you on Sunday? They turned out OK, but not as pretty as I thought they would be. Remember I said I liked the patterned paper more? They actually didn't look as nice when make into a bouquet. The patterns actually made everything looked too busy. Mommy bought new papers today and hopefully, the solid colors will make the bouquets look better next time. Mommy and big brother only visited you for a very short time the other day and I am so sorry we didn't stay longer. For some reason, your brother became very clingy and sad once we arrived to see you. It's probably because he was too tired from the miniature golf fun that we had earlier. He also mentioned something about missing you as well. He did take a picture of me holding the flowers when I asked him to.

Earlier the day, Mommy took your big brother to play miniature golf at Malibu in Redwood City. Daddy wasn't feeling well on Sunday, so only the two of us went. We had a lot of fun. The weather was nice, and it wasn't too busy, as we arrived early. After a round of golf, we headed into the arcade area and played some games. By now, your brother knew to put in tokens in order to have some fun. We didn't win too many tickets, and your brother didn't really care. He was just having fun driving cars, playing air hockey, pretending to play the guitar and drums, pressing buttons and rolling balls.

Today, we just went out to do some shopping, where I bought new origami papers for you. We spent most of our time at home chilling. We did head to our backyard and pick some pears and oranges from the fruit trees. Your brother hasn't done that since Ah Gung and Ah Po were here a few months ago. The pears are very ripe and many have fallen on the floor. However, I didn't see that many oranges yet. I think there were more in the winter when Ah Po was picking them. Either way, it was fun for your brother, and we got some free fruits. When we move down south, we won't be able to access fruits this way anymore.

Tomorrow Mommy will have to go back to work. It was actually nice to have a 4-day weekend, and I am dreading going back to work. At least this will be a short work week. This weekend will be a busy one as we're holding a yard sale on Saturday, and going to a birthday party on Sunday. The next few evenings, I will be busy getting ready for the yard sale. Hopefully, we could sell all of our stuff. We just have too many things before we move.


Love you,
Mommy

Origami Lilies

Dear Logan,

Mommy finally went to Daiso today and bought origami papers to make flowers for you. I bought two different types: regular, patterned, colored papers, and plasticy, clear, poly ones. The patterend ones are really nice and they made great flowers. However, I am still worried about them getting all wet when the gardener watered the grass. So, I bought the other type, hoping that would work better. However, they don't look as nice and are somewhat difficult to be folded. I think I will stick with the nicer ones. I have yet to go to Michael's to get materials for the stem of the flowers. It won't take me long to make you a dozen lilies, as I can make them while watching tv.

Your big brother's school is closed today for Staff Development. So, I took the day off and spent time with him. We hung out at home most of the morning, had a leisure, lazy breakfast of peanut butter and jelly sandwich, then laid down in bed and read some books. We then headed over to the park/playground for a while, until your brother's allergies were really acting up. For lunch, I brought him to my workplace and ate with my co-workers. They were all very delighted to see your brother, esp. it's been a while since they last saw him. Now that I work in the Daly City office, and Aidan's school is in Palo Alto, it is dificult to bring him in for a visit to the SF office. It was after our visit at work that we went to Daiso to buy the origami papers. Your brother came home and napped for 2.5 hrs. That's why he's still awake in his bed for the last 40 mins! Daddy, on the other hand, has already fallen asleep after putting in many hours of work. Daddy has been working a lot for the last couple weeks.

Mommy read from other grieving parent blogs that another mother has lost her 3rd baby. It's such a sad story. Three babies, and they were all dead. Losing one child is devastating enough already. I don't want to imagine or know what it's like to lose more than one, let alone three. Logan, if you're up in heaven and see little baby Jet, please welcome him with open arms. Pray that his family will recover soon from such devastation.

It's a long weekend for us. We'll come visit you soon, and Mommy will bring you a nice bouquet of handmade origami lilies.


Love you,
Mommy

Origami Flowers

Hello Logan,

Mommy had an idea. Instead of buying fresh flowers for you each time, I could make origami flowers instead. I used to know how to make Lilies, but I am sure I can refresh my memory by watching the hundreds of YouTube clips like this one below.



Paper flowers might not smell as nice, but they are made by Mommy. Besides, they are cheaper and can last longer. I was thinking, I could even use the drawings and paintings that your brother brought home from school, and make flowers out of them. Then they will be presents from me and him. Usually I just threw his artwork away after I scanned them anyway.

What do you think? I think I am going to go do some shopping tomorrow and make you some!


Love you,
Mommy


p.s. Oh wait..but if they water the grass, then the flowers will all get wet. Mm...maybe I should use the foil type paper, or maybe the bright sun will dry the paper flowers and they will remain standing? I gotta try it out!