Author Archives: fotinitheo1

When did my little baby get big enough to eat jam on toast. And by eat I mean lick all the jam off and insist I put some more on.      You there, more jelly please.     When did my little baby get old enough to have lovely ladies come over to sitContinue reading “When did..”

In three short weeks I’ll be in Bali with…. Aunt Daf!!!! and the original photo bomber 🙂 Uncle Meej!!  Can’t wait to see you guys! And neither can this guy.  

When we first moved to Manila I watched a video provided by the embassy on the life and culture here.  One of the things that stuck with me was when they talked about how Filipinos are not confrontational and often have a hard time answering no.   So the answer is always yes.  But there are many differentContinue reading “Cultural Differences”

I knew Randy was the man I wanted to marry when I realized what an amazing dad he would be.  This happened about 6 months before we started dating.  But even then I could never have imagined what an amazing dad he would end up becoming.  When Adam was six weeks old I took a mindful motheringContinue reading “Mindful Fathering”

Out in the mouth of Manila Bay, is Corregidor Island.  I’ve always heard of it and it’s been on our list of places to visit.  Ok, it’s been on Randy’s long list of sightseeing.  Our friends Joel and Sarah came to visit us this week and we finally got to go.  Ok, Randy had toContinue reading “Corregidor Island”

When we lived in London we used to have Sunday fundays.  We would head over to our local pub and spend the day there, reading the paper, having friends drop by and eventually having some dinner. We’ve decided to reinstate Sunday fundays.  However with an 18 month old these now start at 9 am andContinue reading “Sunday Funday”

The commute this week was a real killer.   I put in some long days in the office doing some tedious work. What you don’t believe me that my week was long? Ok, there was some down time. It is after all important to take some time out for you.   But most days IContinue reading “My long week”

Last week I got an email from Randy, the subject- I want this.  Inside was this Times article- Team Taco Adam’s new favourite word this week is fish (along with eyes and nose) so I figured in honor of Adam we would have a fish taco night. We headed to the market and got aContinue reading “I want this”

For so long, whenever someone asked me how old Adam is, I would reply in months- 4 months, 9 months, 14 months.  But today, I can say a year and a half.  Where did 18 whole months, 547 days go? When did I suddenly become a mom to a little boy who can talk, negotiate,Continue reading “Cake not pancakes”

My friend Arlo came over and I decided to share my chair. We had a great time. Talking and laughing. Arlo even gave me a kiss.   Arlo is such a great friend.  Wait, Arlo got his face painted? Need. to. touch. his. face. This chair… is not big enough… for the two of us!!Continue reading “My BFF Arlo”