Marriage And Family

jinnialow on February 15th, 2010

My family and I just came back from our mini-vacation in beautiful San Luis Obispo.  And we had a super-fun few days together!! Stayed at a charming cottage hotel overlooking the ocean. Took a break from cooking and cleaning… Took our kids to the beach where my hubby told me he liked me 11 years [...]

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jinnialow on February 12th, 2010

Today my family and I couldn’t ask for a better place to be spending the weekend! We’re in San Luis Obispo, beautiful “small” town on the Central Coast.  My husband and I went to college at Cal Poly and we absolutely love it there! We’re here to speak to some of the college students. The [...]

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jinnialow on February 8th, 2010

There’s no doubt in my mind that my wonderful husband loves me.  After 7+ years of marriage, he has proven it time and time again. In the beginning, I didn’t always believe that he did.  But that was my problem – not his.  He’s usually gentle, kind and understanding of me and my needs. He’s [...]

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jinnialow on February 5th, 2010

One day I gave my daughter a blank sheet of white paper, unlined. She ended up writing a story that I’m proud to say is a creative work of fiction! And I’d like to share it with you here… My Car’s Trip to Disneyland 29 – a story about cars Characters:  Daddy, Tia and Mia [...]

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jinnialow on February 1st, 2010

Recently I was asked a question that made me think. I thought so long and hard about it that I want to share it as a post with all of you. Here’s the question: What do you think is most important in order to have and maintain a successful marriage year after year? I believe [...]

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jinnialow on December 14th, 2009

Everyone, I’m so proud of my handy-dandy Hubby!  I’ve been asking him to change up the kids’ homework & desk area.  When he found the right shelving system from Elfa, complete with a 20% off online coupon – we went ahead and purchased it.  He then drove all the way to the city to pick [...]

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jinnialow on November 22nd, 2009

“What does it mean, no more pain in heaven?”  My daughter asked as I drive her home from Chinese school this lovely Saturday morning. “Well, you know how there’s pain on earth?  Well, when we’re in heaven, then we’re fully with God.  Then we’ll have no pain.”  That was the best explanation I could give [...]

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jinnialow on November 9th, 2009

To my daughter Thank you for understanding. You found the monkey!  Good job.  (Trader Joe’s monkey) To my son Thank you for folding the circle. To my hubby Thank you for folding the clothes! Observations I almost forgot to be positive with my household today.  It takes energy & effort but what comes of it [...]

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jinnialow on November 7th, 2009

To my daughter I love your new hairstyle! You’re an obedient girl.  Thank you. Good job spreading your sunscreen. Good job saying thank you & you’re welcome! To my son You’re so adorable. I love to squeeze your cheeks!  (not sure if this is a compliment, lol) Good job saying thank you & you’re welcome! [...]

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jinnialow on November 5th, 2009

To my daughter Thank you for listening. Thank you for closing the door. You’re so helpful – thank you for helping your brother find the ball under the couch. To my son Thank you for being polite. Thank you for caring.  (for asking, “What happened Mommy?” when I said that my back hurt) Cute kids.  [...]

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