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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…
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…
Monday, August 31, 2009
summer holidays 2009
We were fortunate to be able to go to Holland and escape the summer heat & humidity of Tokyo.
It was the first time for the three of us to travel together, and for Mayra a time to meet some of the family in Holland.
We…
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!
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
from a proud dad
Although is a cold and wet winter’s morning here in Tokyo, our home is filled with love and all the warm wishes we have received from all of you. Thank you from the three of us. Mayra is a happy little bundle who enjoys breast milk on demand, peeing while…
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Mayra’s birth
Go to our Flickr account to see photos of Mayra’s birth! Click ‘show info’ to see the captions.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Meet Mayra Dilan!
Mayra Dilan Viasus Zoet
We are overjoyed to share with you the news of the birth of our baby girl Mayra Dilan, born gently by water birth thanks to the heroics of Brechtje, on Wednesday January 14th (promptly…