Lillian Lee, Author at empty bamboo girl

Sick Days

Do they even exist anymore?

The kiddo calling us out. We are constantly humbled.

Our folks want Chinese food all the time…just in different settings.

Traveling with seniors and a toddler isn’t that much different. They actually run on the same schedule and are both picky about what they eat.

Fun times avoiding Lego pieces. It’s a battlefield.

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