Chinese New Year

Happy Chinese New Year everyone!

I don't know about y'all, but we are going a bit stir-crazy. Snowed like crazy on Tuesday and even if I had the gumption to drive around on the unpaved Oklahoma roads with fellow Okie drivers, everywhere is closed. Or at least has been for the past couple of days.

So what's a girl to do with two kids and cabin fever?

Celebrate the Chinese New Year of course!

We will make Chinese firecrackers, Chinese lanterns, and Chinese dragons!

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Maybe watch Mulan, because it is one of the best Disney movies and takes place in China!

And in an effort to get both the kids and myself out of the house (because the last time we left the house was church on Sunday, happens when you only have one car... and snow) we will be going to Pei Wei.

Perhaps one of the best Asian food places ever. Tasty, healthy food all for a low, family friendly price. And all you can eat fortune cookies. Yumm.

I also did some research and found that according to the Chinese Zodiac Calendar Carlin was born the year of the Dog, I was born the year of the Ox, Samuel was born the year of the Rat, and Lillian was born the year of the Tiger. Interestingly enough the Ox and Rat are most compatible while the Dog and Tiger are most compatible. Explains why we have a Momma's boy and a Daddy's girl? Maybe...

Here's the explanation of the Ox: Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Does that describe me or what?

I think I hear Samuel waking up from his nap. Let the festivities begin!