I had a busy day on Saturday. It started with half hour swim with Lizzy. Inspired by Sofia, this is my second time this week to swim. It's so nice to be inspired by my girls to do something, to try new things, and to wanting to be better. It was lovely to swim with … Continue reading Favorite moments with the girls
Category: Kids
Kids activities (1st and 4th graders)
I meant to record what the girls do here in Jakarta for a while. Note that school is 15 min walking distance to our place, 10 min by car so commuting time is short, a privilege in Jakarta. They go to school from 7:30am to 2pm. Monday: 3-4pm: Sofia online mandarin lesson 2:45-3:45pm: Lizzy swimming … Continue reading Kids activities (1st and 4th graders)
Proudest moment
Saturday was swimming team try out, to place the kids to the right level. Sofia was in swimming team in Manila and was among the fast ones. Since we got to Jakarta in the middle of the semester, she couldn’t join the team until she gets assessed in the new semester. To avoid losing her … Continue reading Proudest moment
Mindful parenting during transition
Despite our move's hectic life schedule last month, I finished two short books about TCK (Third Culture Kid). I am TCK myself just didn't realize it until I read it. I vividly remember the first day I went to the new school in Buenos Aires when I was 9 years old. I was placed with … Continue reading Mindful parenting during transition
Almost perfect Sunday & weekly workout
Our Sunday started with a good run. I did 7 miles alone before going back home to get Sofia for another 3. She hasn't run since we moved, and her first run went very well. Our plan was to do 2 miles, but because there were so much to see on street, she felt good … Continue reading Almost perfect Sunday & weekly workout
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