living life in hong kong: April 2012

27 April 2012

Rain Rain Go Away!!

The weather lately here in Hong Kong has been fowl.

Sure its 27 -28 degrees but the wind and rain that comes with these temperatures makes it just down right miserable!

Rain here can creep up on you and before you know it, your flat is turned into a dark almost apocalyptic like zone with grey/green undertones.

Since living here, we've all grown accustomed to the hot humid weather Hong Kong has to offer. Hell even summer trips to France have us whipping out the mismatched gloves and jumpers.
While the family is splashing happily in the pool, my girls are dressed in woolies and complaining of the cold. Returning back to a european climate is going to take some getting used to.

Trying to get a taxi is almost next to impossible when the heavens open, so remember to always have an umbrella. I just love how when you really need a taxi to take your drenched body home, they are almost always 'out of service'.

So this week-end being a long one, yes my girls are off school yet again, we'll have to come up with things to keep them occupied and me sane!!

One thing that keeps my little Mathilde happy in this rainy weather is the endless supply of puddles that are left outside. Unfortunately the guardians and gardeners of our residence are less impressed with the muddy battlefield that's left after most of the kids have finished splashing.

26 April 2012

Are You Seriously Asking Me That? Seriously?

My sister sent me this link.

It is so funny and so sad because for me this was my Olivia down to T.

Are You Seriously Asking Me That? Seriously?

Questions Your Husband Asks That Make You Wonder How He Could Possibly Be a Functioning Adult

12 April 2012

But mama, it's a synonym!!!

This morning Mathilde - who is 3 - said something what sounded like fright. So I said 'who got a fright?' She said no, raised her voice and said the same word again.
So I asked who had a fight?
She replied no, applied herself, smiled and said fart!!

That very word set Olivia off!! She was using that word in every way she could - this had them both shrieking with laughter.

I don't know if any of you know Pororo the little penguin? Mathilde watches it on Playhouse disney. I think its a Korean cartoon and in one of the episodes one of the characters 'Farts' yes they even use this word. I mean for a kids cartoon..... really!!
I laughed about it, Olivia noted that it made me laugh, so of course my two little girls love to say it.

I shouted from the kitchen that I didn't want them to use that word and urged them to use another.
Olivia was quick to reply ' but mama it's just a synonym'

And that was the end of that discussion.

9 April 2012

Chocolate, Thailand, easter bunnies, cocktails, sunsets, laughs!

And thats only the beginning of April!

Happy Easter to all!!

We're back from our fabulous holiday.

We're relaxed and ready to take on the rest of the school year. Mind you, we've only been back a few days and I already feel the mile high pile of ironing breathing down my neck. The house needs cleaning and organising so I'm already feeling a tad over whelmed.

The girls are still on holiday for another week, so this week it's dentist and eye checkups - they are going to love me for that! Atleast they always come away with a gift when they get back from the dentist. No toothbrush or tacky tooth sticker here. They get disney princess bags and pencil cases, making any trip to the dentist well worthwhile for them!

The past week-end we made madeleines - which disappeared as soon as they came out of the oven. Little and not so little hands grabbed them from the madeleine tins. Dusted with icing sugar, they make a delicious anytime treat. And even though the food in Thailand was good, its always comforting to come home and have home cooked meals.