Children
Mommy Duty
There’s a bug going around and the twins have caught it. It’s the dreaded trio of colds, cough and fever. The colds get their noses clogged, so they end up breathing through their mouths. And when they do, inevitably, dust and other irritants go into their sensitive throats and lungs, leading to a coughing fit. … Continue reading
Has It Really Been 10 Years Already?
To MyEldest, It seemed just like yesterday when we welcomed you into this world — all 3.85 kg (8.47 lbs) of you. Your long, thick eyelashes were the first thing that everyone noticed as they peered into your scrunched up chubby little face. You were the most adorable baby ever, often mistaken for a Eurasian. … Continue reading
Holding Back The Tears
I’m off to Jakarta again today. The bigger kids are used to the routine by now and don’t seem to mind one bit. In fact, they even look forward to having their Lola sleep over for two nights. As for the twins, I also told them Mama will be in Jakarta and that Lola will … Continue reading
Deja Vu
I love going through old photographs and seeing the similarities between my kids. Exhibit A: The boy on the left is MyEldest — who still needs a new nick! — on his 1st birthday (way back in 1999). The boy on the right is Twin2, circa 2007, when he was just a little over a … Continue reading
MyEldest Needs A New Nick
I’ve been writing about MyEldest in several posts in the past and I’ve always found it weird referring to him that way. I mean, there’s no issue if I’m the one talking about him. But when people want to make a comment, how should they refer to him? “MyEldest”? “YourEldest”? Either way, I find it … Continue reading
