Another new job

Staying at home did not last very long. I guess God had other things planned. And He knows what works for the best of the entire family. God brought me to a job that's perfect for me and the family. So I am back in the working world working 7 hours a day for 3 days a week. So far I am loving it. I like the people I work with and I have to say the pay and benefits are really good. I praise the Lord for leading me to this job. Looking back, I can see that God provide me with the job that I need and like. Except for the last one, I did that on my own. Which is why I didn't like it.

First Christmas Play

This was the first time Caleb was involved in a Christmas production. His class was only in charge of singing three songs. Luckily he sang and was not scared.

Joshua's First Christmas Tree Decorating

We first decorated a small tree for the mantel.

Joshie, AKA Dai-dai, loves balls. The ornaments looked just like balls. He broke 3 instantly.

Then Dai-dai, finally got the idea that it suppose to go on the tree.

Pumpkin Patch, October 2007

It's a little late, but since I have not posted any pictures of the boys I thought I would go back in time. This is our second year going to the pumpkin patch in Livermore.

Pumpkin patch.

Cow train.

Hay maze.

Look at that handsome boy!

Caleb's first time as ring bearer. He was nervous, but let out a BIG smile afterward when I gave him a bag of gummy candy.

First trip to Disneyland

Caleb loved it and always talked about going back.

Joshua was scared by the Alice in Wonderland ride.

Caleb is usually scared of mascot, but he was excited about taking a picture with Mickey Mouse. Luckily we found Mickey.

Trip to See Thomas at Discovery Kingdom

We saw Thomas. This is Thomas's cart, Clarabel.

Caleb flew Harold, the airplane.

Pick Blueberry

On our looooooong drive back from Grandparents' house at Oxnard, we stopped by Solvang to pick blueberry. We drove on highway 101 and it took us 9 hrs to back on a road that would normally take 6 hrs. We has just recently potty trained Caleb, so there were lots of potty breaks.

Father's Day 2007

My gift to Hebron for father's day was two mini-me. The boys and Hebron when to church with the same outfit that I got them.

My new job as sahm (stay-at-home mom)

This was my first week as a sah mom. Just like staring a new job, I come to this position with excitment, visions, and passions. I have sooo many things I want to do with the boys and my extended family, and so many things to straighten out. I hope I get to accomplish them all. Aside from taking care of the boys, I am going to look after my grandfather by visiting him and be his maid once a week. I am going to home school Caleb on days that he is not at Preschool. Of course cooking and cleaning is a must, but I also set out goals for myself so that I hopefully won't waste time.

Yesterday I got to spend some time with two other sah moms. On the drive home I realized that I am actually working at home. Something I thought I am not good at and can't afford to do. But funny how God led me to this place at this time. I am thankful that I get to be home with the boys in this day-and-age where double income is a must and we can still live in Castro Valley. Even though I cannot stay home long term, I am grateful for any amount of time with the boys.

That's the end of it

Well, it turns out that I didn't like my new job. I didn't like the integrity of the clients and of management. The only two things I did like was the location and pay. Maybe God is trying to tell me something. When I quit EY, my intension was to stay-at-home, but part of me didn't really want to stay home for various reasons (finance being one), so I just took the first available job that came to me. No wonder it didn't work out. So maybe for this period in time I should wait on the Lord to provide and be at home with my kids.

My new job

I am happy to report that I finished my first week at my new job. When I took the job, I didn't realize how small the company is. I mean I knew there are only 10 people, but I thought the clients are smaller size business corporations. But unfortunately, it's smaller than that. It's really a mom -and-pop size tax office. I don't think I will be learning very much there, but that's OK for now since I need a less stressful job at this time. The upside is that I have my own office and it's only 10 minutes away.

First Day at Preschool Cont...

I think Caleb did ok his first day there. He didn't eat his lunch, went pee pee on himself, and cried alittle because he didn't want to nap. Other than that, he played well and payed attention in class. He is not the rowdy type and he always sit still for stories. I think he will like the structure at preschool. He just need to get use to feeding himself, eating quickly, and learn to use the potty there. PTL that he didn't cry all day long.

First Day at Preschool

Today is Caleb's first day at preschool, and boy, was I nervous! Kitty is actually quite calm about the whole thing, but I have been nervous for this day for quite some time already. New environment, new teachers, new kids, new routine, new place to nap, new place to potty. What if the kids pick on him? What if he doesn't nap there? What if he cries all day long? Just thinking about all that brings an uneasy feeling in my stomach. Well, I am happy to announce that Caleb took it very well when I dropped him off at preschool this morning. PTL! Although today is his first official full day there by himself, he has been there with Kitty for a few hours a couple times before as a trial run. Also, we have been trying to prep him mentally by letting him know that he will be going to school all by himself as a big boy in a few days. So this morning when I dropped him off, he just went off with all the other kids to go outside to play and do the flag salute. No tears, no clinging. Wow. PTL. Guess I didn't have to be so nervous after all. Can't wait till tonight when I get to hear all about his day!

Made the basket

Caleb made his first basket! We got the basketball hoop for him when he turned two, but he always walks up to it and put the ball in. He finally learned to aim and throw it in the hoop.