Thursday, September 15, 2011

2 gone, 18 to go...

The last few weeks have been exciting ones as Sean’s teeth have started to wobble a bit. Not knowing what is going on in his mouth, he was naturally all concerned and was constantly in front of the mirror, checking that all was alright with his little mouth piece.  On August 24, the first tooth finally came out during class. Sean’s teacher Mrs Georgie was awesome and immediately sent us an e-mail to letting us know of this “historic event” and that the tooth was carefully packed and put into Sean’s backpack. Sure enough when he entered the house, all we heard was about the tooth and how it didn’t hurt and lots of parading going on in front of the mirror. About 2 weeks later, on September 4, the second tooth was already awfully crooked looking and before Sean “hit the hay”, Anna couldn’t help it but give that little tiny tooth a little push and out it was. 2 are gone and 18 more to go and after these two little adventures Sean is indeed now a “Pro” and everything else a “walk in the park”…

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Doha, Qatar 2010

What an incredible place to be....the last time I have been to Doha was in 2007, when I attended Stephanie's graduation and all I have seen was construction site after construction site. Now, three years later, I must say that I am rather impressed what has happened in this city of merely a population of 400,000. I am fascinated to run along the Corniche (the waterfront) overlooking the many incredible skyscrapers, one design better and more original than the other. The place is super clean and the people are very friendly (with the exception of the restaurant staff!!!) and nothing what one would would expect on a first visit to this part of the world. 


I am currently enjoying an absolute great quality time with my daughter Stephanie, who lives and studies here, and with my dad who has just flown into Doha last night. Dad and I will stay another 3 days before heading back to Hanoi on October 28.