Debbie Wibowo

Letters to My Daughter, December 2012

27 December 2012

I am sharing this beautiful project with a group of photographers whose works will make your jaw drops. This is my third month and I enjoy it very much. I even picked up parenting tips from these amazing ladies. After reading this letter, please take a moment to follow the circle, start by heading to the incredible Julia of Julia Stotlar Photography. I really like her lifestyle approach for this month's letter.

Dear Jo (aka Cadet Jojo, aka Jocy, aka Jojo),

This month we talked about kindness. And you embrace it naturally.

I am addicted to hearing what you do to others: I let Sharon go first today. I helped Emily with math. I feel bad for Emily because she got a time out today. I said good morning to Ms. C. I helped Mrs. N putting down the chairs from the tables. I prayed for Baby E. I hugged Natalie today. I shopped books for Rafael so he could practice getting to M level. And the list could go on.

The other day, I saw a note from Emily saying that you are a bucket filler of happiness because you smiled to her.

Thank you for reminding me that the simplest kindness could really brighten up someone's day.

Oma (grandma) once said to me that when we've grown up and have our own family, people will not ask how much money we have in the bank, or how many cars in our garage. But people will always ask how many children we have. I can proudly say that I have one beautiful daughter. Inside and out.

May you have a wealth of opportunity to explore the world, continue to discover the beauty of life, and touch the life of others in a beautiful way...the way you've touched mine.

Jars of stars and sands of love,
Bun-bun

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{Winter Break, oh...and Merry Christmas}

25 December 2012

I think I am more excited than Jo about her winter break! :)

I am excited that I can take a week off from work and spend time with her. I even made a list of things we will do and places we will visit!

So today is the first day. She did some reading in the morning and did few pages of her homework before we got ready. We started the day with a brunch at Le Pain Quotidien (hmm yeah, don't ask me how to pronounce it.) I think I've been to this place with my sis at SOHO. But we went to the one near Bryant Park so that we could just cross the street to see the holiday market afterwards. It was quite a chilly day, but we did have a blast.

We stopped by at Macy's to write a letter to Santa. What she wrote totally made me teary. She wrote that she doesn't want anything this Christmas, because she already has a home, warm clothes, and toys. She asked if Santa could give coats, shoes, and houses to homeless people. I hugged her tight.

We then made cookies for Santa and she kept on saying, "This is so much fuuun!" Lol. She wrote a note to Santa and also placed a glass of water for all the 12 reindeer. :)

Have a holly, jolly Christmas...