Two Years Later

It is now two years since I have had the girls. Time passed by really fast, the girls turned 2 in July. As the girls get older, they are more active and time flies even faster but on the other hand they are easier, which gives me some time to myself. So after almost 2 years of not posting, I now find myself with more time to my own thoughts.

So what has happened in the past two years....

We are still taking our kung fu lessons with Sifu Yuan, Keven got an iphone, and I have purchased many pairs of shoes over the past 2 years.

And the girls.....Cory is still 3 pounds heavier and about 3 cms taller than Ella. They've pretty much got all their teeth in for now. The girls walk, talk, play, and fight...a lot. But they still are as different as day and night, they can never agree on the same thing. Even their personalities are opposites, Cory is mild in temperament but is really picky on how things have to be done. While Ella is very opinionated and stubborn. It is all or nothing with Ella, either she gets what she wants or you face the consequences (which usually isn't pleasant for both parties). So things are busy, but finally it's an enjoyable busy, with lots of playing with the kids.

On another note, I am still struggling to get through university. After almost 4 years of being in 3rd year I am finally taking 3rd years courses, yea! So why so long...I don't want to miss out on the girls childhood so I take 2-3 courses per semester and my grades still suffer. Why not quit? I have put too much time and effort to just quit. I really hope that this degree will show me more possibilities for me. I am not saying that without university I cannot find something I enjoy doing but at least I will be viewed as an expert in what I do if I have this degree. When I graduate I will have an expensive certificate that says I have studied this subject for a few years and therefore I am knowledgeable, so please respect me and pay me for what I know.

Needless to say, I strive to one day be respected, especially with kids that are only defiant with me. I long for the days my kids stop throwing food at me and starting listening to me, but will kids ever listen to their parents? I still don't listen to mine....so I guess it is just wishful thinking and all I can do is just try to get through life with the smoothest path.