Facts
- If Big Mochi is in a public area, looks around and doesn’t see G or I, she will immediately burst into a very loud wail. In a public area, Baby Mochi could care less where we are.
- You know when kids don’t want to leave somewhere, and when you say, “Bye!” they immediately panic and come running? Big Mochi does that. Baby Mochi waves and says, “Bye!” right back at you – then turns and runs in the opposite direction.
- When I use my Starbucks gift card to try to enter my work building on off-hours, nothing happens. When I use my work badge at Starbucks instead of my Starbucks gift card, nothing happens there, either. I found both of these things out this morning.
- While I think those monkey backpack harnesses are degrading to babies (because they are LEASHES), I wouldn’t judge you if you have one on your child. I understand completely.
- I cannot stand Dora the Explorer, yes I find Kai-Lan completely appealing, even though she is named after broccoli. Baby Mochi looks like Kai-Lan, yet she loves Dora.
- Paradise Bakery Cafe (you can find one at the food court in Main Place Mall in Santa Ana) makes THE BEST oatmeal chocolate chip nibblers, and they’re very inexpensive for the quality! While you’re there, you should check out Popcornopolis and Beard Papas for cream puffs! Hurry because I bet neither of the latter 2 will last very long there. The last few times I’ve passed by, no one’s in there.

34) Learn to use chopsticks, learn how to swim and learn how to grill. Essentials for survival!