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Living And Dying By The Breast Pump

Several days ago, having checked on the kids in the living room and given the helper feeding instructions for the baby, I went into the bedroom with my breastpump. About 10 minutes later, a little thump on the floor, which … Continue reading

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The Nanny Diaries And Rent-A-Mum

Here my situation: 1) My former confinement nanny (yes, the shark) has a wild preference for being blocked off for weeks at a time, months in advance, even when I only need her for a day or two a week … Continue reading

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Little Kiddie School Bus Drama

There is something to be said about Hong Kong road rage. Two days of no school/camp from the typhoon and an Amber rainstorm warning still out, my helper goes out with the dog and forgets to pack Rockstar’s schoolbag. I … Continue reading

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Show n Tell Rockstarism At Snoopy’s World in New Town Plaza, Sha Tin

#162 ***Updated 4 days later far below: For weeks, Rockstar’s been a) asking whether I know if it’s his turn at Show n Tell, and b) assuring me it never is. This is my son who can pretend to be … Continue reading

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Sydney Through The Eyes Of A Rockstar – The Ones (Not Quite) Left Behind In Thredbo and Four Points Sheraton

An English girl with mildly punky dyed red hair tells me she’s 24 and has just finished college; she intends to do this (travel while working cafes – food and staff quarters are paid for) for the next 4-5 years, … Continue reading

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