Tag Archives: daughter
Striped Blue Onesie
My 20-month-old daughter, Siya, was screaming and fussy after a long day at day care. When it was time to change her dirty clothes, she kept insisting, “Blue shirt! Blue shirt!” I brought out three different blue onesies which she … Continue reading
Perfection in Hopes of Protection
Mothers and daughters often share a complicated relationship with hair. The desire for neatness can cause pain while expressing care. When I was young, I would protest when my Filipina mother curled my hair. It made her so frustrated that … Continue reading
A Girl Again
“Hello, little girl!” That is how my father starts every phone call. Even though I expect it, his greeting still makes me chuckle. I’m not sure if he meant to imitate Archie Bunker from “All in the Family,” or if … Continue reading
Four Minutes
Comical Explanation
Real Life of an MSW 