Happy Sunday
Happy Winter
Happy Chinese New Year
It’s a tradition in many Chinese households to do a nice, thorough cleaning in preparation for Chinese New Year, particularly because right after New Year you’re not supposed to sweep, since it would sweep your happiness and good fortune right out the door. What can I say, we are a superstitious people. I like the tradition as well, though it makes me just a little crazy getting everything ready. Some years I just give in, but this year, I’ve been making trips to Goodwill and doing tiny home improvements and I feel good. Turns out new rugs and a spare closet do some good for my psyche.
I also cleaned out my jewelry box, which has been filled with “treasures” I’ve held onto since childhood. But most of these will never make it to Goodwill, as the kids launched a surprise raid and cleaned me out. Both kids are getting much enjoyment out of their new baubles, as you can see. This one might turn out to be a Liz Taylor.
Bee’s outfit:
shirt: Target
skirt: Bluebird
socks: Gap Kids
clogs: Hanna Andersson (by the way, why are clogs ever a good idea, especially for kids? Bee loves hers but every time she wears them is like a silent-era comedy, full of pratfalls, slipping, and not being able to get up.)
Bee is adorable in everything she wears! Otis has taught her well! :)