Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Now There Are Two
That's enough for this blog. In the future, all of Craig's adventures will be moved to a new home where his life and times will be shared with his new brother Graham at Two Boys in Taipei. Look forward to seeing you there.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Visitors Arrive From Afar
Sunday lunch was a welcome for visitors from far America. Craig's Uncle Amitha, Aunty Bess and Cousin Ishan--making his first visit to Taiwan--had arrived early Sunday morning. Craig's Cousin Ishan looked to be in good shape for someone so small who had been so recently subjected to international travel. He was keen to "walk" everywhere.
Craig was keeping a close eye on his Mum. He's been a bit sensitive about where she is and what she's been doing recently.
After lunch, at a park very near the restaurant Craig showed off his backwards sliding technique. It's become his favourite party trick. Along with walking backwards.
Craig was keeping a close eye on his Mum. He's been a bit sensitive about where she is and what she's been doing recently.
After lunch, at a park very near the restaurant Craig showed off his backwards sliding technique. It's become his favourite party trick. Along with walking backwards.
Taipei Botanical Garden
Last Saturday Craig was taken for a walk at the Taipei Botanical Garden. He was very happy to have the chance to get out of the flat because he'd been stuck inside due to rainy weather for the past few weekends. The group included Craig's Cousin Soit-Jade and her little sister Yu-chi.
The three little people had been told there would be squirrels but the furry little fellas seemed to be hiding from the heat. Instead, the children spent their time looking at waterbirds of unknown name and fish.
Craig was a bit naughty and picked up some stones to throw which Craig's Cousin Yu-chi quickly copied.
A quick stop to have a drink was a welcome respite from the constant walking. Craig needed to put some water in because he'd been sweating plenty while running around like a mad thing and giggling whenever his Dad asked him to stop and come back.
Finally, a lone squirrel appeared at the same place where the kids had been looking at the fish earlier.
The squirrel was very fast-moving and extremely good at taking little pieces of food from people's hands without giving them the opportunity to touch.
Of course the children tried the odd dangerous strategy to get closer to the cute little animal so Soit-Jade's Mum (aka Yu-fang) had to be on guard!
The three little people had been told there would be squirrels but the furry little fellas seemed to be hiding from the heat. Instead, the children spent their time looking at waterbirds of unknown name and fish.
Craig was a bit naughty and picked up some stones to throw which Craig's Cousin Yu-chi quickly copied.
A quick stop to have a drink was a welcome respite from the constant walking. Craig needed to put some water in because he'd been sweating plenty while running around like a mad thing and giggling whenever his Dad asked him to stop and come back.
Finally, a lone squirrel appeared at the same place where the kids had been looking at the fish earlier.
The squirrel was very fast-moving and extremely good at taking little pieces of food from people's hands without giving them the opportunity to touch.
Of course the children tried the odd dangerous strategy to get closer to the cute little animal so Soit-Jade's Mum (aka Yu-fang) had to be on guard!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Craig's Dad's Birthday & Improvements to Craig's Room
Wednesday was Craig's Dad's birthday. After he arrived home from work Craig was definitely not in a sleeping mood. So, it was decided that some cake would be a good idea. Fortunately, the local coffee shop had a free table outdoors. Craig actually wanted to help Craig's Dad drink his mango smoothie (right foreground) but Craig's Mum encouraged him to drink hers instead.
Craig seemed pretty happy about helping out.
Craig also helped eat some of the two pieces of chocolate cake. The cake was eaten too quickly for Craig's Dad to get a picture.
After eating the cake, Craig sat with his Dad for a photo. The cake had put him in a really good mood.
Meanwhile, back at home a small improvement to Craig's room has been made. He now has two small whiteboards to draw on. They used to be in the front room where Craig's Mum sometimes taught. But, since she is down to just one student she doesn't need the whiteboards. Craig likes to draw a circle.
And then rub it out.
And then draw another one.
When he can't have cake, which is pretty much every night, Craig's preferred late night snack is yoghurt. He insists on feeding himself and that gives Craig's Dad the opportunity to take pictures.
Craig seemed pretty happy about helping out.
Craig also helped eat some of the two pieces of chocolate cake. The cake was eaten too quickly for Craig's Dad to get a picture.
After eating the cake, Craig sat with his Dad for a photo. The cake had put him in a really good mood.
Meanwhile, back at home a small improvement to Craig's room has been made. He now has two small whiteboards to draw on. They used to be in the front room where Craig's Mum sometimes taught. But, since she is down to just one student she doesn't need the whiteboards. Craig likes to draw a circle.
And then rub it out.
And then draw another one.
When he can't have cake, which is pretty much every night, Craig's preferred late night snack is yoghurt. He insists on feeding himself and that gives Craig's Dad the opportunity to take pictures.
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