Category Archives: milestones
First Ski Lesson
After all the Winter Olympics and penguin skiing videos, Malcolm got really familiar with the sport even though he could barely recall our first ski trip when he was 20 months old. From the videos, skiing looks deceivingly easy and … Continue reading
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I Can Count
This morning my 4 year old came climbing all over me begging for some ‘Lego time’ attention. I pulled a piece of used crumpled paper from the table, flipped it around and scribbled some maths addition, thinking that he might … Continue reading
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Milestones
Here is Malcolm at 4.25 year old. – Cleaning and dressing himself He can brush his own teeth and wear his own clothes which include buttoning his shirt every morning although very often, he is lazy to do it. Usually … Continue reading
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A New Chapter – École Maternelle
We have been procrastinating and holding back sending Mal to school for the longest time. Education in france for children of Malcolm’s age is optional and free in a state-run public french school, what they called a École Maternelle. The … Continue reading
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Mon Bon Garçon !
literally means My Good Boy, in french My french course finally kicks starts this week. It has been fun yet tough, exciting yet apprehensive, tiring yet satisfying. Going to school again with Daddy feels like the good old days except … Continue reading
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