2022-14 || lessons from my children

Seemingly out of nowhere, H wanted to pick up Japanese pastries from Yama Cafe. Was he craving their mochi bites, or was he hoping to satisfy my sugar craving? Either way, I was happy with the selection:

Tea flavored mochi bites in addition to the white mochi ball and a Sakura red bean... thing. My vocabulary is proportionate to my sleep, and I've been averaging less than 5 hours. 

Lots of red bean filling in the mochi:

Salty sweet ume and red bean in the Sakura... thing:

H also brought home a slice of their strawberry cake that got squished in transit, so I didn't take photos and originally wasn't  going to mention it. Their cake and the whipped cream on top were so light and delicious though, it deserves a mention and more recognition around Vancouver.

H and I savored every bite of that ugly cake.

We were reminded this week to treasure the things that don't last forever. Nearing the end of bath time with baby S on Wednesday, she started crying because the bubbles in her bubble bath were disappearing. She wanted to add more bubbles, but we couldn't do that since it was nearing time to get out of the tub. We weren't about to ruin the timing of her night time routine just because she was throwing a tantrum. H reminded her to enjoy the bubbles more, the next time that they're around.

Like the bubbles and the time that S has in the bath, I'm reminding myself here that time is limited and it is such a waste to spend even a second not enjoying it. J also reminded me that while work and finances are important, this is the only time I'll have with the kids. It's tough with two under two, but I am sure I will miss it.