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
Category: Kids
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
Seeing the sunshine
I am happy to report that Lizzy had a painless Sunday and is back at school this morning. On Saturday she was still experiencing stomach pain every 2-3 hours, for 10-15 min, and diarrhea 6 times a day. Saturday evening, she woke up only once at 3am with some mild pain (I woke up 12am … Continue reading Seeing the sunshine
Early birthday celebration for Sofia: double digit!
Sofia will turn 10 in a week but I'll be away then, so we planned an early celebration for her 10th birthday. While the chinese tradition of 10th birthday is a big party, we opted for a low key one. She invited her best friends from school, fewer friends mean playing together in the party. … Continue reading Early birthday celebration for Sofia: double digit!
