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Category: japan
Sunday, November 29, 2009
tales of a sunday
Today was a nice relaxed day. Lots of playing and sleeping. And more playing. We caught most of it on tape so can actually tell you the visual story of our go abouts. As you may guess, star is our little lady. Make yourself comfortable for the reading and viewing…
Friday, September 25, 2009
chiba mini-getaway
This week there were a couple of national holidays and since M and I just had our 2-year wedding anniversary we planned a little getaway celebration. Destination: Boshou - the south of Chiba peninsula. Only a couple of hours drive from Tokyo (Mayra hates being strapped in the maxi cosi…
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
drill fire
It’s Wednesday morning and here I am, in the cafe waiting until it’s time to pick up Mayra from the hoikuen. A (second) announcement in Japanese followed by one in very-Japanese-sounding English sounds through the speakers: “DRILL FIRE, DRILL FIRE! The drill fire is still burning on the 8th floor…
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
hoi-ku-en
Yesterday Mayra started hoikuen (daycare). Hibiya Kids Park is where she will be going 2 days a week from October, allowing me to get back to work again (part-time). Or if there is no work out there --the crisis is noticeable in Tokyo as well-- then I have more time…
Thursday, April 02, 2009
the name game
Mayra Dilan Viasus Zoet
For those of you who didn’t know yet, that’s the full name of our precious girl.
We’re being asked often what the meaning is (of Mayra) and how we choose her names, so here goes an extended entry on the topic.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
mayratalk
Mayra has started babbling her own language. It mostly consists of “gheeghee, googoo, ghaaaaa” at the moment, and she tells us her stories with a very serious and convinced look in her eyes. So cute. It’ll be interesting to see how she will cope with the trilinguality (is that a…
Saturday, March 14, 2009
mayra 2 months!
Our girlie turned 2 months today. Incredible how time flies, and how fast Mayra develops.
She is very curious and loooooves being walked around so she can see things. With as a result…
Monday, March 09, 2009
hungry
Mayra Dilan at almost 8 weeks. Since a couple of days we have a new way of finding out that the little lady is hungry!
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
mohican anyone?
Don’t know how or why, but Mayra’s hair has been standing up straight. No need for gel! Curly when wet though.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
first cherry blossoms
Mayra, Nicolette and I went for a walk in Rinshi-no-mori Koen, our local park, where we spotted some sakura trees (cherry blossoms) blooming early. It’s still cold, but spring is upon us!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
40-week babybump
belly at 40 weeks
...During contractions of second stage labour…
Sunday, January 11, 2009
39-week babybump
All is calm on the belly front.
Despite sometimes having a tired lower back and waking up a couple of times a night to either go pee or flip to my other side, I totally continue to enjoy my big round belly. At the same time Manuel and…
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Ode to My Wonderful Man
I must share with you how great a man I have.
My Wonderful Man supports and has been taking tremendous care of me by joining me to birth classes and the prenatal checkups, preparing me baths, massaging my belly and back, making sure I eat healthy and that…
Sunday, January 04, 2009
happy new year
Manuel and I wish you a positive, healthy and green 2009.
It’s the year of the cow, and it’s going to be an exciting one!
After a calm and relaxing Christmas and NYE, for us the real big countdown has started. I could pop anytime now,…
Friday, November 14, 2008
31-week babybump
belly at 31 weeks