This weekend was quite an unforgettable one with many firsts, especially since it was basically a three day celebration of Junior’s 18 months of life!
Here’s our weekend round-up:
Friday A new, but dear blogger friend of mine just awarded me my first “blogger award” ever – the Liebster award.
On Friday evening, We enjoyed homemade Cubuano style Lechon (roasted pig) courtesy of Junior’s Ninang Rhea. We also made Leche flan (Filipino custard).
Saturday We went to Dusseldorf (1.5 hour drive away) just to eat ramen noodles. These aren’t just any noodles of course. Thanks to modern day globalization, we’re able to enjoy to our heart’s content authentic ramen noodles flown in from Sapporo, Japan. It was a pure delight seeing Junior have his first taste of ramen noodles from non-other than from a Japanese city renowned and revered for it’s authentic miso ramen noodles. And of course, as a nod to our Asian roots, we ate noodles to wish Junior a long and prosperous life.
We also took Junior to his first ever toy shopping spree. Now that he’s 18 months, he’s reached a new developmental milestone and in need of more toys to keep him entertained. At least, to keep distracted for three to five minute intervals.
Sunday We went to Hillsong Church in Amsterdam. Junior also went to a “creche” (child day care) during the service for the very first time. He was, of course, supervised the whole time with his dad. One of the most challenging aspects of moving to the Netherlands for me was leaving behind my community of faith. I’m still on a journey (which includes my husband and son) on finding a place of worship in Holland that speaks to our hearts and our souls. We’re a Roman Catholic family, but most importantly, we’re Christians who believe in having a personal relationship with God.
As you can probably guess, Junior and I have a whole lot to process. It took him about an hour to fall asleep, sweetly babbling away on Sunday evening. He may not be talking yet, but I have a sneaking suspicion that my little man of few words is going to be one chatter box very soon.
Here are some fascinating links from last week:
The most fabulous IKEA hack EVER. Hands down uh-mazing toy to fill a toddler’s heart with glee.
Let’s all stop trying to live up to the Jones’. We’ll all be happier for it and a lot more financially secure.
Insightful love letter from a mom to her children -she’s on a mission to raise giants.
And on that note, for a lot of people in the Netherlands where space is limited, here are some great ideas for shared children’s bedrooms.
There’s nothing like pumkin recipes to cozy down and embrace the beautiful, cold Dutch fall.
Happy Monday everyone!
