Video: The Little Drummer
This is the video where I took a screenshot of Nick “eating” Toni’s ear. This video made me think about buying Nicholas a drum set. 30 May 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p5SI5QgLDo&feature=youtu.be
What to do on June 1 as the twins turn 11 months old
I received this letter yesterday: Very timely! The twins are turning 11 months old on the first of June and I was thinking of an activity that we can do together on that day. We now have an answer. By the time I sent the person-in-charge of this Children’s Day …
T30WC: Break
Routine is boring to me. That’s why it is very hard for me to thrive in an eight-to-five job. I always need to take a break. Boredom has started to eat me alive lately and I despise it. I miss those times when I would just drop everything, go to …
Video: Nicholas, The Bedspacer
His twin sister was asleep so I took him inside our room. He slept soundly after this. 29 May 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juv3praVSIk&feature=youtu.be
Book Reviews (2014)
April 2014 The Valley of Amazement (Amy Tan) May 2014 Committed (Elizabeth Gilbert)
Twinwork
What would you do if you see your kids working together to achieve something? Me? I usually cover my mouth with my hands so they don’t hear me squeal with delight. I then grab my camera phone and take pictures. This morning (May 28, Wednesday), I saw Nick helping Toni …
Daddy Is The Best
Let me tell you about Jeff as a father. Jeff is a very hands-on Dad. He wakes up at 5:30 a.m. to change the kids’ diapers and give them their milk. Then, he plays with them. Between 7:00 to 7:30 a.m., breakfast is served. A typical meal consists of a …
Bath and bubbles
First time to take a bath together (May 24, 2014) and I didn’t realize it will be this fun. The photos will speak for themselves. Nick: “Ah, Nay. Why are we in this?” Toni: “Hmmm….” Listening to my “instructions.” Nick: “I still don’t get it.” Toni: “Got it!” Getting to …
Video: And Nick Is Walking!!!
I was holding my breath when I recorded this. He walked for 15 seconds!!! He did this again and again and again today. Oh Nick! 26 May 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzRjqGnQgjI&feature=youtu.be
Video: Mandarin Session with One of Our Favorite Ayis
Two of my favorite women here come every other day to clean the entire apartment. I just love them because they are very courteous, kind and helpful. They also help me with my Mandarin Chinese, while they practice their English with me. Here is one of them talking to the …