yucaree: Mother's Day is coming up!
yucaree: Today's the day: book birthday for Dreams of Gods and Monsters! So excited to finally read this ... but that also means the end of the series. Sigh. (B&N exclusive edition with autographed art print)
yucaree: traditional sushi dinner
yucaree: Sushi dinner picture = tradition with my parent(s) #WhatWeAteForDinner
yucaree: my mom making herself at home in my kitchen
yucaree: This is what I grew up seeing everyday (just in a different kitchen) :: my mom cooking us dinner. She's technically on vacation while she's visiting us but she can't help it! #LoveMyCrazyMom
yucaree: making okonomiyaki
yucaree: My mom makes the most amazingly delicious 'okonomiyaki.' Maya often tells me, "No offense, but Baba's tastes better than yours." Yeah, yeah, I know. #WhatMyMomMadeForDinner
yucaree: Kenwood cherry blossoms
yucaree: Kenwood cherry blossoms
yucaree: Kenwood cherry blossoms
yucaree: Kenwood cherry blossoms
yucaree: Kenwood cherry blossoms
yucaree: Kenwood cherry blossoms
yucaree: Kenwood cherry blossoms
yucaree: Kenwood cherry blossoms
yucaree: Kenwood cherry blossoms
yucaree: Kenwood cherry blossoms
yucaree: bookmarks for Multicultural Night at Maya's school
yucaree: my mom can't help cleaning my house
yucaree: This brings back memories of my working days ... making stamped bookmarks for tonight's Multicultural Night at Maya's school. I'm helping out at the Japan table (obvs). Nothing more Japanese-y than Pokémon, cherry blossoms, Hello Kitty, and kappa (河童)! We
yucaree: Well, here's a familiar scene: this time it's my mom "Swiftering" the living room! What is it with mothers and Swiffering my floor? Or maybe it's a reflection of how I keep house. ("Maybe"? Really, Me? Of course it's because of my non-existent housekeepin
yucaree: Kenwood cherry blossoms
yucaree: Kenwood cherry blossoms
yucaree: Mom made soup with leftovers
yucaree: first time using the barbecue by myself
yucaree: Having a Big Girl Moment ... using the BBQ for the first time on my own. Grilling over ten pounds of my mom's teriyaki chicken for Multicultural Night.
yucaree: wearing a yukata for Multicultural Night at Maya's school
yucaree: at Multicultural Night at Maya's school
yucaree: at Multicultural Night at Maya's school