Computer games already!

Liem playing a computer game from the Dora the Explorer website.

Picture that Liem took

The top picture is one I took of Liem when we were having a ride in the steam train. The bottom picture is one that Liem took of Khiem and I.

A Real Holiday

We have finally had a holiday that felt like a real holiday (for me, that is). We spent most of the time in Torquay, taking day trips to Geelong, Melbourne, Lorne and Queenscliff. Liem had fun in various playgrounds, having a ride on a train and a carousel at the Geelong waterfront, having a ride on a steam train and watching a ferry at Queenscliff, shopping (okay, actually Mummy had more fun there)...we even had a day warm enough to have a dip in the sea. Lots of relaxed meals, catch ups with old friends and family....ahhh....that's what a holiday is all about...

The best toy

I can well believe it when I heard the cardboard box was inducted into the toy hall of fame. Liem has been playing with this box for ages and doesn't seem to get tired with it. It's been his car, his house, his boat, his oven...

Cool dude

Who's this cool dude?

See saw

These new see saws are great....you don't need to have someone else sitting on the other side to get them to work.

Wobbly bridge

Ever since Liem managed to cross the wobbly bridge in "his" playground, he's gained a massive boost in his self-confidence. Now he can reach the big slides which he loves. He also talks a lot about taking his friend Grace across the wobbly bridge.

The most fascinating word

There's something very fascinating about the word that Liem has just written himself.

Miracle cure

Liem and I have been having this long drawn out cold. It's been weeks and we are still having runny noses and slight coughs. Nothing bad enough to warrant staying home, but annoying and tiring. Early Sunday morning, I had this conversation with Liem:

Liem: Mummy, I'm feeling worse....my throat is sore...
Mummy: Oh, alright. We won't go to the bike track then and I'll take you to the doctor instead.
(Pause)
L: Maybe if I drink some water I'll feel better. (Drinks some water). I'm feeling a bit better.
M: Oh good.
L: I think I'll have a rest on the couch and then I'll feel better. (Lies down on the couch for a minute). I'm better! Mummy! I'm better! We can go to the bike track today!

It's a miracle cure!