Home with Dada
It’s Peanut’s third day at home with Dada and Janie. Today, they had leftover Chinese food for lunch.
Janie also had an art class led by the art teacher at Yu Ying. She learned how to draw an octopus and Bulbasaur.
Peanut did a reading lesson in his book today. Today, he had to practice writing the letters “c” and “d”.
He also drew a truck and mini truck being pulled by the bigger truck. Mama helped him write “BEEP BEEP!”
Leela called Janie from Yai’s house today.
Janie’s friend, Maya, from the neighborhood came by while she was riding her bike. They were able to say “hi” to each other from a distance.
Garbage Truck
Peanut made a picture and asked Mama to write Janie a note. He drew a garbage truck. Not bad, Peanut!!
Love
When I think the kids can’t stand each other, I see this. This is what love looks like in the days of COVID-19.
Early Spring Break
Schools in the Bay Area are closed starting today so Janie had her first day at home with Dada while he worked from home. Peanut is still going to daycare and Mama went to work so they had a day by themselves. We made a schedule for the day and set up her computer and iPad for some independent learning. We also taught her how to text Mama and other family members.
This is what she sent to Mama at 11:34am:
She also drew a book of pictures throughout the day. 
“The book of pictures (and no color)” Illustrated by Kaylee Lao
“me drawing” and “Dada working”
“Mama folding laundry”, “Peanut playing with cars”, “me peeling carrots, “Dada cooking dinner”
This is a very accurate picture of what happens at night while Dada is playing his game.
By the afternoon, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a “shelter in place” for the Bay Area starting at midnight. So, Dada and Janie went to Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Costco to stock up on supplies and food. They said it was a madhouse everywhere they went but came home with a good amount of fresh produce and meat.
Watercolors
The kids did a little painting today. Peanut dressed up for the occasion with his unicorn headband. Haha.
Checklist
Janie made a visual checklist for Peanut this evening. She said “I drew pictures because he can’t read yet.”
Valentines
Peanut made this one at school and he opted to make the valentine for Janie. He said it was because he wanted to do something different from everyone else who was making it for their mom or dad. It says “Me x ANd Sister”. So sweet.
Snowman
“The snowman is stepping on sea snails.”
Drawing Lesson
Janie taught her brother how to draw vegetables today. Hers is on top and his is one the bottom. They drew a carrot, corn, green bean, celery, broccoli, and tomato.