From A Thankful Heart
It’s been 3 years… Since I had a ‘proper’ Thanksgiving meals of turkey, green beans casserole topped off with delicious pecan pie and pumpkin pie. Had to cancel my reservation …
Two Cultures, One Heart
In my nearly 5 years of being a mother to little dude, a lot has changed. A lot has influenced me in this whole journey of motherhood. From facing motherhood …
The Gift of Co-Parenting
Technically co-parenting means: An arrangement in a divorce or separation by which parents share legal and physical custody of a child or children. – from The Free Dictionary That’s the …
5 Things You Shouldn’t Say To A Single Mom
Considering the facts that Indonesian people have a tendency to suddenly become an expert when they’ve heard about marital problems or divorce, here I’m compiling things you shouldn’t say to …
I Am Lucky
It’s one of those dark days where I initially wanted to complain, to bitch about every single thing in my life, about how royally sucks things have seemed through my …
Weaving Memories
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…just like the one I used to have…” Bing Crosby tender voice fills the room…my family’s artificial Christmas tree light up beautifully. My mind flew …
Has Indonesian Parents Became Too Spoiled?
With how cheap domestic helper/nanny/maid whatever you want to call it here in Indonesia, has Indonesian become spoil parents? Granted there are still parents who go against the ‘tradition’ of …
5 Tips To Find The Perfect Pediatrician
Since I had a bit of a hard time finding the right pediatrician at first, I made a short list of things that might be helpful when you are in …
In Two Languages
Before Lil’ A was born, Mr. X and I had made an agreement that we will both teach him our native languages. Meaning, I’ll be talking with him in Indonesian …