My son Benjamin (6 years old next month) is allergic to all tree nuts - almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachio, cashew, etc. We've had accidental ingestion in the past where he ended up in the emergency so we are very careful with his food but alas, sometimes even I fail. The last incident was a year and … Continue reading Dealing with food allergies while eating out or travelling
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What happened to kindergarten?
I was talking to my friend this morning who wanted another baby. She has one who just turned five years old so at this point in her life, everything is fine and dandy. Most of the time, at least. The thing is, though she really wants to have another baby, there's this pressing thought at … Continue reading What happened to kindergarten?
Update on Benjamin’s school 2
This is a follow up post about our challenge in searching for a school to enroll Benjamin. We are facing difficulties with how the schools are assessing the student's kindergarten readiness. We cancelled our admission to one school which he passed a strict assessment that included a session with the school's resident speech and behavior … Continue reading Update on Benjamin’s school 2
Benjamin and his love for maps
My kids - they don't look anything like me. I've been mistaken for their carer instead of their mother so many times I've lost count nor care any more. Some won't believe till one of my kids blurt out, "mama" to call me in public. Most of their behavior are from their father too...well except one: … Continue reading Benjamin and his love for maps
Update on Benjamin’s school
So we went for the 2nd assessment for Benjamin. We were greeted at the school entrance by a lady at the registration office who called him by his name. She knows his name! I was surprised by this. Then they asked us to wait for a few minutes. A middle aged man came holding a … Continue reading Update on Benjamin’s school
It’s time we rethink about “kindergarten readiness”
The boy in red shirt is Benjamin. He is my 4 year old son. Does he look normal to you? Yes, he looks normal because YES, he is normal. Except for lingering longer during the breastfeeding period, not knowing how to use the bottle and difficulty in potty training, I see nothing wrong with him. … Continue reading It’s time we rethink about “kindergarten readiness”
Potty Training could send me to therapy
At the home front, we're into this un-glorious phase of POTTY TRAINING. And it is not going so well. I'm telling myself over and over again, "It may take time but it won't last forever." I pride myself for having the bigger bucket of patience in between my husband and I. I can bear difficult … Continue reading Potty Training could send me to therapy
Benjamin is turning 4!
What are your plans for Benjamin's birthday? my husband asked. Wait, what? It's that time of the year again?! Benjamin, our not so little boy at home, my forever baby will be celebrating his birthday, turning 4 in a couple of weeks! I suddenly remember the time I was in Austria last month. I stayed … Continue reading Benjamin is turning 4!
Travel bump: Toddler motion sickness
It was Mother's Day last weekend here in Dubai (we celebrate Mother's Day here twice - one for the UAE/UK Mother's day in March and one for the global Mother's Day as we know it, in May). We went for an out of town trip to Fujairah, one the UAE's seven Emirates and a couple … Continue reading Travel bump: Toddler motion sickness
A little man of few words…
This weekend, my boy recognized and pronounced the letter 'S'. I couldn't be happier because he can say all the letters in the alphabet except S. That sneaky little letter 's' that escapes him all the time. That stumps him when he sees it. Snake becomes 'nake', stop is 'top' and taxi with 's' pronunciation … Continue reading A little man of few words…
Finding Backroads 