Monthly Archives: June 2011

Daddy Daycare

School’s out for the summer and Daddy is taking over Xi care for the next 10 weeks. Lucky bastard. Bina Geh, Chan Laurie, Arthur Quek liked this post

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How to Talk to Little Girls

Vicki posted this article on Facebook and it really made me think of how much I use appearance as a starting point when talking to kids, particularly girls. I went to a dinner party at a friend’s home last weekend, … Continue reading

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Light Up

I love this little tip from Oprah’s Greatest Lessons: When your child walks in the room, does your face light up? One of Oprah’s favorite lessons comes from Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison and the question she asked of all … Continue reading

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Two Sunflowers

Last Sunday, I spend all day assisting at the Landmark Forum. It was a loooong day (730am-1130pm) and was a great exercise in being present. I had volunteered my time thinking that I can only assist for an entire day, … Continue reading

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Sun behind cloud

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What Parenthood Is

Before I was a mother, I had no interest in children, let alone having them. I decided to become a mother because…well, I really don’t know. I always knew I would eventually have children because I had a sneaking suspicion … Continue reading

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Summerrrrr!

It’s summer in NYC! Oh how I love the seasons! When it gets too hot or too cold, you know, for sure, it will change. It’s always transient, and hence always novel.  Spring, summer, fall, winter, it brings different things … Continue reading

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A Big F-ing Deal

This evening, we let Xiola run around diaper free, to start potty training. And because it was so bloody hot and I felt sorry that she had to wear a plastic thing around her. Might as well start the potty … Continue reading

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