Christmas 2009 in Pictures
Wake up.
Read note from Santa.
(Pisst... turn the note around.)
When Not Working Isn't Working
When my husband and I were dating, we had lengthy discussions about what our domestic arrangements would look like if we were to marry.
We agreed, outside of me taking a reasonable maternity leave (6 months), both of us will work. I wanted him to know from the get go what he was getting himself into.
Halloween in China: Part 2 - Trick or Treat
As Buchela put on his Ultra-man (Asian Super Hero) costume (the red and grey one)...
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Halloween in China: Part 1 - Carving the Pumpkin
Hubby set the kids up for pumpkin carving fun.
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On the Brink of Winter
We woke up this morning to find a cold wind rattling our windows and knocking over stuff on our balconies.
I find the arrival of winter in Dalian to always be swift.
I would rather not be grumpy about welcoming a new season.
I want to think of it as an opportunity to stage creative play with my kids. Because there will certainly be days we'll find ourselves trapped inside.
I am definitely hoping Mr. Winter's visit will be short and mild.
And hopefully there will be surprise warm days peppered throughout allowing us to do things like this:
On Higher Education Grounds
There is a university a 20 minute walk away from our apartment.
Moon Cake Weekend
It is moon cake holiday weekend here in China.
Back in China
We are back in China. We are, once again, getting over jet lag and adjusting.
Buchela and I will go back to work tomorrow.
Dinbit will be staying home with a new caretaker.
Lots of new stuff.
I will be updating soon!
Spring Planting - China Style
Spring is finally here.
The weather in the past week has been beautiful.
There are flowers blooming everywhere.
My Child, My Heart - Hurt
(Clarifications added because of some emails)
My baby's hand was burned by scalding water on Friday evening.
We were at friends' house for dinner.
We were all in the living/dining room area.
She was roaming around as she does in her own home - fast, curious, and playful.
Easter Pinata
Just like last year, we had a pinata for Easter.
This year's looked more like an egg.
Our talented friend made it (pictured below holding the pinata tied to the end of a hockey stick) for the group (thank you Nat!)
Just Say No - To Lying Landlords
About a year ago, with the help of this cutie...
We moved to this place!
Obama in China
When I went to a book shop the other day I was surprised to find a number of Obama books on the shelves.
It means they have already been translated into Chinese.
A friend of mine also pointed out to me that he is making Chinese headlines.
There are a lot of expectations on this man.
Here is wishing him much luck.
