Wanderlustress

Life in Laos through the lens of a diplomatic wife raising twin toddlers.

Nap Time at Khua Din Market

Three-year olds transitioning out of a mid-day nap is a tricky thing. They know enough to not want it. Their will is strong enough to resist it even though they … Continue reading

February 2, 2013 · 2 Comments

$5 Helps Save 2 Lives

It is not often that I solicit donations for fundraising campaigns but sometimes there are causes and places and people that tug on that call to duty of giving voice … Continue reading

January 31, 2013 · 2 Comments

Cuteness Update

With job applications submitted and big loud Lao-style outdoor party thrown, time to catch up here on this blog. I kind of enjoy the waiting phase of a job search, … Continue reading

January 29, 2013 · 3 Comments

M&O Birthday Snapshots

On M&O’s birthday, I witnessed for the first time the Montessori preschool birthday celebration which is pretty special. They use birthdays as a learning moment about the passage of time … Continue reading

December 2, 2012 · 2 Comments

The Most Precious Thing Of All

Celebrating four of our birthdays within three days is pretty special. It already amazes me immensely that we’ve all come together into this life with one another, then add to … Continue reading

November 28, 2012 · 9 Comments

Friends Make All the Difference

There is a very nice playground at the Ambassador’s sports field that we often take the kids to. It was constructed a few years ago and it’s pretty awesome as … Continue reading

September 19, 2012 · 6 Comments

Small Wonders

I bet you’re wondering why I’ve posted so many pictures of a bug? But it’s a beautiful bug, I say. And its damn hot and humid outside and my kids … Continue reading

September 9, 2012 · 8 Comments

WMB Post: Transitions for Toddlers

As readers of this blog you’re probably happy being regaled with glossy pictures and travel tales with tidbits of real life strewn in between on occassion. Well, at least those … Continue reading

September 7, 2012 · 8 Comments

Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan)

In addition to tennis lessons, another outing I organized for the kids during their school break this week was a 1/2 day visit to Buddha Park, better known in Lao … Continue reading

August 30, 2012 · 11 Comments

Toddler Tennis Anyone?

At first I thought that two weeks of school break alone with the kids was going to be a nightmare (especially when I ended up not hiring our housekeeper and … Continue reading

August 29, 2012 · 3 Comments

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