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I tried out a new babysitter today so I could go to Reade's parent/teacher conference.  She is from China and came to Seattle for a two year school program, but is sadly returning to China in a few weeks.  She came to Seattle because she watched movies about Seattle and heard it was romantic.  Her time will be cut short because she found Seattle to be unfriendly and unwelcoming (boo Seattle).  She has inspired me to tour Seattle's International District and gave me tips on where to eat authentic Chinese food:

From the International District website:

The Chinatown-ID is the only neighborhood in America where Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Vietnamese and Southeast Asians live and work together, side-by-side.Whether you're looking for unique gifts, hard-to-find specialty groceries, ethnic-specific social services, Asian art and culture or the best cluster of international restaurants on the west coast, we have you covered! 

Double Tuch

Right now I am loving my daughter's tuchus.  She has a double bottom.  A line where it should be and another one right under it.  She is only 23 months, but needs size 4T underwear for that adorable squish.

Mirror

Step 1: Buy ugly mirror off of craigslist for $25

Step 2: Prime it then spray paint it silver

Step 3: Make it your new entry mirror

Sew Again

 I just bought fabric for Piper's birthday dress.  I think it is time to rearrange some furniture to establish a new sewing nook.  That is considered normal in Spring time, right?  I can lump myself in with the spring cleaners, right?

My husband was very nice when I told him some big furniture might want to migrate.

Ideas:

Nalle's House Blog

Design Sponge

Now Craigslist, I wave my wand at you to produce an inexpensive, light colored, 36" round pedestal table.

Down to Earth

Low tide is finally back at convenient times.

BEACH SEASON IS OPEN!

A high of 53 degrees today and Blake said he just had to get in the water.

He cried the whole way home after playing around waist deep in the water because he was frozen.  Wails of "I am never going to the beach again" were quickly replaced with happy smiles after a hot bath and some warm food.

Chicks

Just a little proof that we cooked the chicken.  I was out three of the ingredients, but we made it work (who doesn't have rice wine vinegar on hand???).

Eat Food

I have hopes of making some General Tso Chicken tonight.

Everyone want to take bets whether I actually get this on the table?  I am pretty confident about it.

Just Putzing Around the Kitchen blog

I wish I would then have enough energy to make this for dessert:

Summer Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

Why stop there?  Then, I could have this for breakfast:

Southern Country Gravy

Can you tell I have been watching what I eat this week?  Bring on the weekend, I'm hungry!