Mimi and Daddy’s Special Day

Recently on Saturdays I have been spending the time taking care of Mimi just by myself. Annie has class or appointments with friends so it’s just Mimi and me for most of the day. I call it ‘Mei-Mei and Ba-ba’s Special Day’ (it’s really cute when Mimi says it). I actually don’t mind looking after Mimi by myself. Overall she is pretty easy to take care of. The hardest part is eating and getting her to sleep, however recently I have been having successes that those departments lately.

So last Saturday was a bit rainy but Mimi was really excited because she get to wear her new raincoat for the first time. Doesn’t she look cute in it!

I first took Mimi to Gymboree for music class. It was fun but I think she liked Play more then music. Mimi was really good though, she participated even though I think she thought it was a bit boring (as evidence in this picture:-)). The other kids were running around but Mimi sat fairly still and listened to the teacher and the activities.

After Gymboree we went to Miramir Mall to eat Mimi’s favorite food, chicken nuggets and fries. We try not to let her eat too much, maybe only once every 2 weeks, however I consider this a special circumstance since it is Mei-Mei and Ba-Ba’s Special Day. See how much she enjoys it!

After lunch I took her to Tom’s World which is like a children’s arcade. It has a lot of the kids rides and games which require throwing and spending a lot of tokens. It’s a bit expensive but Mimi likes it there.

By then I definitely need some coffee to keep on going so we stop by Starbucks in which Mimi would order what she calls her ‘Starbucks Baby’ drink (short warm fresh milk with ½ foam and caramel syrup).

I would usually get Mimi a small toy at the toy store, that day I got her a Hello Kitty toaster set. It comes with a plastic toaster oven and plastic toast with plastic strawberry jam. Mimi likes it a lot. We went home and played tea party for a couple hours before I held her to sleep. She usually sleeps for about 1 and half hours before waking up. We then just play and rest until Annie calls to tell us where to meet her for dinner. That is how a typical ‘Mei-Mei and Ba-Ba’s Special Day’ goes. The most important thing is Mimi has a lot of fun and it gives us a chance to spend some father and daughter time together. Because before you know it, Mimi will be busy growing up, life will get harder, and these Special Days will be treasured memories.