Thankful Tuesdays: Living in the in between

Our home has been falling apart, bit by bit. It is an old place, and we are actually the third family to have stayed there. When the hubby and I moved in eight years ago, we did very little renovations (since we couldn't afford it), and opted to keep the original fittings in the...

Zva Creative April DT Blog Hop!

Zva Creative and my fellow Design Team members welcome you to our April blog hop! We are excited happy you are joining us and look forward to sharing our new work with you!Today's Blog Hop begins at Zva Creative's Facebook page! Be sure head on over to check it out! Here's...

Friday Five: Why we book apartments when we travel

Dining area in an apartment in Berlin.When we were planning our trips about Europe, hubby and I chanced across a website, Wimdu, which allowed you to rent apartments to stay in many locations around the world. These apartments were mainly lived-in ones, where the owners made arrangements...

Wordless Wednesday: Spring

We have been taking peeks at the weather reports for Germany (while bemoaning how hot and humid it is here!), and things seem to be warming up. The cherry blossoms should be out in full force:This was our route to the supermarket. Makes for a lovely walk during Spring!And the flower...

Thankful Tuesdays: Give them time to grow

Junior J. Always chatty with us, but so different with others.When Junior J was younger, we used to worry about his social development. The boy didn't really like to go out, and showed a preference to books over playing with friends. He would freeze if strangers tried to talk to...

Friday Five: Mixed feelings

We've been back for two weeks, and things have now settled into a slightly more predictable routine. The playground trips, the grocery shopping, the visits to the library (oh how we missed being able to borrow books!). There are lots of emotions and thoughts ping-ponging through...

Thankful Tuesdays: When baby doesn't grow

Both our boys were pretty small when they were born, but grew to be rather chubby after a few months. I love chubby babies. I love how their arms would have many folds and remind me of the marshmallow man. We enjoyed giving Junior J squishy hugs when he was small, and always marveled...

Friday Five: Things we miss about Germany

It's been a week since we returned home, and everyone is still adjusting to life back in Singapore. It feels rather odd not having to sort your trash, or have a roomy cellar to store your stuff, but I know the hubby's rather glad that he no longer has to pile on the layers just to...