“Ow side?” Outside? “Ow side, pees?” Outside, please? Outside, please? is a question we have been hearing in growing frequency. Our Isla LOVES to be outside. All the time. If she is not outside, she is likely trying to think of a way to convince us to go outside. The winter chill is slowly departing...
Mr. Chen, the driver who brings Isla to school during my lunch break each day, showing me a photo he took of her with his phone. Isla absolutely adores Mr. Chen, and it is obvious the feeling is mutual! He turns to interact with her at nearly every red light, and just beams whenever he...
“Mama, hode joo?” No sweeter words have ever reached this mama’s ears. My heart melts ever time I hear her say them. “Mama, hode joo?” Isla looks at me earnestly, brows raised, her arms outstretched. Mama, hold you? She developed this little phrase a few months ago. When she would fuss, and it was clear...
We had a week off for Chinese New Year, and while the warm sun-kissed beaches of Southeast Asia were calling our names (loudly, at times!), we decided to save some funds and have a “staycation” in Shanghai. Our relaxing week was absolutely wonderful, filled with lots of cozy snuggles and simple outings, and we relished...
We are enjoying a leisurely week off for the Chinese New Year holiday and relishing our family time together. This morning we decided to visit the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. Taking Isla to an aquarium was one of those “first milestones” I’ve anticipated with great excitement. I could not wait to see her light up with...
