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Rockstarism #393/ Miss-Speak #82: The Indomitable Spirit Of… Both Of Them. Kind Of.

Posted on August 8, 2016 by admin

#393/ #82 In a Cantonese-English summer sports class… Instructor: <indicating Queen E and Partner In Crime who are the youngest and also the only girls> You see, all of you not lining up properly, the babies have to teach you how … Continue reading →

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Things To Do During T8 Typhoon Signal In HK

Posted on August 2, 2016 by admin

Who says there’s nothing to do, when you can’t go outside? There’s…… Yes there is absolutely no floor space in their room because of a small ball pool, slide, and too-loud disco dance mat with flashing lights because these kids don’t … Continue reading →

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Little Kiddie Hamster Lesson In Kindness

Posted on July 28, 2016 by admin

Caveat… Pictures of rodents on children…. you’ve been warned… 🙂 So Rockstar always wanted a pic of Queen E’s former school long-haired guinea pig on his head. As in, Fake Hair Piece. I wasn’t very enthusiastic, because 1) Claws (near … Continue reading →

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Miss-Speak #80 – The Indomitable Spirit of Queen E Part II

Posted on July 22, 2016 by admin

It’s like they can just write this blog for me… Rockstar (to Her Highness): So, are you going to finish your prawns or what? Queen E: What day is it today? Rockstar: What? It’s Tuesd- Queen E: Yeah I don’t … Continue reading →

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Hamster In Da House (Or, This Is What Happens When Wishes Don’t Come True…)

Posted on July 17, 2016 by admin

Gemma is sliding down a ramp because I couldn’t find the staircase attachment of Queen E’s old Sylvanian Families doll house. These things can be found in the “educational” sections of some toy stores in HK because of the “role … Continue reading →

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Little Miss Hardcore

Posted on July 12, 2016 by admin

#80 Overheard recently… Queen E: Once I made a wish. It didn’t work. Wishing doesn’t work. Rockstar: What did you wish for? Queen E: A frog. In a box. Holding a lolly. A real lolly.  Me: Um… Rockstar: I wonder why … Continue reading →

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If You Look, You Will See (The Good And The Nice :)

Posted on June 27, 2016 by admin

One day back from school… Me: What happened to your arm? Queen E: <proudly> my friend drew it for me… What are you doing? Me: Trying to check if your friend is in your class next year (turns out she’s not … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on June 23, 2016 by admin

Mentioning offhand we had a pastor (i.e. that we – well, especially me – go to church) raised some curiosity and I realised I had some newer readers… As someone whose mum in particular is a staunch Buddhist and I remain … Continue reading →

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A Story Of Matt And Heath (Or, Oh So You Thought You Couldn’t Be Cool)

Posted on June 20, 2016 by admin

This Father’s Day, Kings and I happened to have the pleasure of hearing Hank Fortener who runs Adopt Together speak for the first time, and when he got to the part about his adopted brother from China (our pastor btw adopted … Continue reading →

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The Rockstar, The Queen, And The 4ft Inflatable Swan

Posted on June 17, 2016 by admin

The best things in life are the cardboard boxes. Y’know, that old adage about how the best toys for kids are cardboard boxes…. and their imaginations. (Some cheek, me saying that – Rockstar is a huge technology nerd and Her … Continue reading →

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