Two birthdays today! Our son and the youngest grandson have their birthdays on the same day. To celebrate we went to a mall together. We never visit so many malls as when we are at our son’s place. A Dutch saying goes: a child’s hand is quickly filled. As was the case today. With the … Read more
Today is my birthday. Tom’s was 10 days ago, so we gave each other the same present last month: the dance in El Batel. And since that seems like ages ago, we also had some small presents. I gave Tom a sailing lesson (and a silly digital hat – *evil grin*). And Tom gave me … Read more
If we go out for lunch or dinner on Tom’s birthday, he is always afraid that I will warn the waiter. And that he will end up with a silly hat on his head or a balloon tied to his chair. Or even worse: a waiters’ choir singing Happy Birthday with a burning candle on … Read more
Yesterday was full of anticipation. Today was the day of suffering. At least, it depends on what perspective you look at the birthday of a five-year-old. The birthday boy invited some friends in the evening for drinks and treats. The treats you can enjoy from the picture. The rest you can imagine yourself. The party … Read more
Today we traveled north to be able to celebrate the birthday of the eldest one tomorrow. Such a delight, now he is getting a bit older, that he can really enjoy our visit and was anticipating our coming almost as much as he is anticipating his birthday. Coming out of school he started talking and … Read more