HapaMama is putting aside her Asian faux-humility… and *gasp* telling people to read her essay Dirty House, Clean Conscience in Lavanderia, published by City Works Press.
A Little Brotherly Love
After a particularly tearful battle over toothbrushing with our seven year-old last, the four year-old came sneaking out of his bedroom. Just when you think you’ve completely screwed up your kids, they surprise you…
What Am I?
I was talking to a mom friend today, who has two hapa daughters. She was telling me how her six year-old daughter remarked, “I’m Chinese and American!” “No,” she corrected, “You’re Chinese and white. We’re ALL American.” Which leads to me to an interesting observation. For as much as I ponder the significance of ethnicity […]
No Child Left Behind?
No Child Left Behind? A letter arrives from the school district, forcing HapaMama to do some soul-searching about what’s right for her child.
Is Being a Good Boy Always a Good Thing?
My son is a classic case of Jekyll and Hyde: the kid who is on best behavior at school… and just an ordinary, onery, ansty boy at home. Some parents would just breathe a sigh of relief here, and be happy that their kid doesn’t get in trouble in class. But no, not me.
Chicken Soup for the Preschool Soul
So my four year old started sniffling yesterday, which makes him (and me!) miserable. My Old-World instinct is to go straight to the grocery store, where I buy an organic chicken, some celery and carrots, and put it in a pot. After all, if some homemade chicken soup doesn’t help, it’ll at least help him […]
Another Day, Another Dollar
The dollar store lures with its cheap thrills. Is it a hunt for bargains or for something more?
HapaMama is coming back soon!
Where have I been? Living life and raising my kids this summer has been a full-time job. Both the boys have been home with me, nearly every day, and I felt it was best to devote as much time and energy to swimming, building Legos and referreeing brotherly squabbles. But with one boy in school […]
