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Jeannie Mai embraced the spirit of the Lunar New Year with a heartwarming mother-daughter photoshoot, sharing the joyful moment with her daughter, Monaco.
On February 19th, the television personality took to Instagram to reveal a delightful series of photos. Both Mai and Monaco were elegantly dressed in matching red outfits, celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse in style.
One particularly charming snapshot captured Monaco standing proudly beside her mother, clad in traditional Chinese clothing. The young girl held a red lantern and a red envelope, symbols integral to the festive occasion.
Alongside the pictures, Mai shared a touching story in the caption about a conversation she had with Monaco regarding the significance of the Year of the Horse. This interaction turned into a profound parenting lesson.
Mai explained, “She asked me what the Year of the Horse means, and I told her it’s for those who don’t wait to be chosen; they pursue their own path. The horse moves not out of compulsion but out of trust in its own strength and the understanding that freedom is something to be lived and practiced.”
She continued, “So this year, I’m teaching her early. Be brave enough to move, to honor your roots and don’t forget… you were never meant to stay still, girl!!!Happy Lunar New Year fam.”
The reflective post comes just days after Mai opened up about an emotional conversation she had with Monaco ahead of Valentine’s Day.
“This morning she asked me about when I was pregnant with her and how our story began,” Mai shared. “As I answered, she got quiet, emotional, and then started telling me in Vietnamese how much she loves me and all the reasons why.”
“It felt like time paused,” she added. “It reminded me how easy it is to rush past the very moments that hold the most meaning.”
Mai ended the post with, “Love doesn’t always arrive in big declarations. Sometimes it shows up in small voices, in honest questions, in the way someone looks at you and sees home. Happiest Valentines from me + @monacomaijenkins.”
Jeannie Mai welcomed Monaco in January 2022 with ex-husband Jeezy.