Our weekend started on Friday. First, I sit outside to munch on kabocha for the first time since we moved during sunset. it's so beautiful, especially with the flower tree inside our side. I should definitely do it more often now that the raining season is starting. I love to be at home while raining, … Continue reading Celebration weekend
Category: Kids
Lizzy’s low key 9th birthday
Daddy texted me a week ago one day asking what's the plan for Lizzy's birthday. I didn't even respond as it was during working hours and I was rushing through meetings. Honestly, I wanted to shovel it under the carpet, pretend that it is not happening as I just don't have time and mental space … Continue reading Lizzy’s low key 9th birthday
Sofia: baby to pre-teens
Sofia officially turned 12 and as her mom, I have lots of emotions. She is my first baby, I was the obsessive mom that read 7 books about sleep training in the first month, I religiously recorded feeding, pooping, and sleeping schedule, I wrote about her growth since she was in my belly, week by … Continue reading Sofia: baby to pre-teens
Comparison: Sofia and me at 12 years old
I had this idea this morning while running my Wednesday workout, always a challenging and satisfying run. Let's do a comparison: 2024 vs. 1992 Location: Me: Shanghai Sofia: Jakarta Family members living with: Me: grandma, uncle and his family. My parents at the time were working in Japan Sofia: nuclear family School: Me: public school,15 … Continue reading Comparison: Sofia and me at 12 years old
Weekend: competitions
We had an adrenaline filled weekend that left my back hurt with all day sitting. I had a blast seeing my girls (baby forever) growing to become confident girls, who can handle competition stress, and do their best! (although sometimes I tell them, best is not always enough) Saturday: Lizzy participated a piano "competition". She … Continue reading Weekend: competitions