Mark, like any other kid, is curious and open minded. He has no concept of taboos, political correctness or politeness.
Browsing Category Raising a Canadian-Chinese-French Kid
Mark, our Canadian-Chinese-French baby, was born in Ottawa on October 12, 2012. These are our adventures as parents-in-training.
With a Little Help… From My Son
I do encourage Mark to clean up after playtime and he is enjoying putting his toys away in the big empty diaper box. He also likes to sort out the clean laundry with me. Well, he does it his way…
March & 17 Months
I skipped the 15-month update because we were in Mexico and the 16-month update because I was in Nicaragua. And now it’s March… and “baby” Mark is 17 months old.
Having a Kid Changes Family Dynamics (For Better and For Worse)
Feng’s parents are nice people, albeit very stubborn and convinced that they know best. They also tend to forget their only son is almost 40, not 10, and they constantly remind him to dress warm, look both ways when crossing the street, get a better job, buy insurance, etc. Their motto should be “if it’s not broken, let’s fix it anyway”.
Not Speaking Much at 15 Months… And So What?
I follow the immunization schedule (the anti-vaccination movement sounds like a bunch a nutcases to me) but going to the doctor is always a chore. It’s hard to find parking, for a start. Mark doesn’t like getting dressed and undressed and he fusses a lot. Plus, I hate being in a room full of sick people. Above all, I’m not a huge fan of my doctor. She tends to be very patronizing.
Going Back From Travelling Solo – “Mark… I Am Your Mother…”
Feng was waiting for me at the Ottawa Airport. It took all my self-control not to run to him—I think I did run, actually. We hugged. I suddenly realized how much I had missed him. There is no better feeling than spotting a loved one waiting for you at Arrivals.