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It was a shock to get word from my parents that my Grandpa Hugh died on Saturday. He was my mother’s father (in Mandarin, my waigong). He was in his eighties and had been in and out of hospital lately, but still . . . The most upsetting thing for me is that we will […]

Click here for a slideshow of today’s photos. Bit of a rough morning: we goofed on Lia’s sleep re-education yesterday, and let her nap too long in the afternoon. So she was bouncing around our hotel room for many of the wee hours. I think the aroma of rice crackers will forever be connected with […]

One year ago today … Lia Na Fei joined our family. Tonight we watched video of our first days together in Nanchang. It is dizzying to see how much she has changed. From a baby to a toddler. From weeping to laughter. From stillness to constant motion. From supported sitting to joyous dancing. From passive […]

After we returned from our cottage vacation with Shawn’s parents, we had a chance to buy Lia a bike helmet–I just adore the pink bunnies. Our bike trailer was a gift from our wonderful friends at Common Ground, our cohousing group. That first week Shawn biked with Lia along the Ottawa River, and we also […]

Our dearest Lia, Your recent adventures have expanded your brain and your courage. We can see you growing up in front of us, like a fast-forward movie of a little bean seedling. You are learning new signs and words, expressing your desires with more vehemence and clarity, and exploring the world with bottomless curiosity. On […]