Lilliputians – Tonotopics

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

Tell me it’s their first flight without telling me it’s their first flight

The Lilliputians had their first flight in July. Yes, it is now much later, but a first experience should be documented. I took them to go and visit my folks in the Eastern Cape. The Engineer stayed behind to watch the labs, the house and the budget. I had the first flight with my Lilliputians. It is very different than just worrying about yourself. And remember I am a professional worry-er.

March 24, 2023March 24, 2023

How the tooth mouse came back and bit me in the ass

The first tooth was pulled in our house this week. It was actually not pulled because both the Engineer and I refused to do it, so the owner of the tooth managed to do it herself. Super proud about this rite of passage, she allowed for a photo to be taken and ran off to go and dig out the little box they made a church for the tooth mouse. Yes, I know, in English, it’s a fairy, but for some reason, the Afrikaans speakers decided that it should be a mouse, which is important for the purposes of this story.

The excitement about the night-time visit, which will only happen when everybody is asleep, found the Lilliputians in bed way before bedtime. The tooth, was safely wrapped and tucked into the little box, awaiting appropriate reimbursement.

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Spider monkeys

It was the first week… And then a week or two happened in-between where I did not post this. This morning the Engineer let me know that still, in the third week of school there are three of the little ones still crying in the mornings when being dropped off. So I would just like to say to those parents, we see you, we feel for you, but we do not know you to peel your child from around your neck!

So, back to the first day …

Just a little background. The Lilliputians started Grade R this week. It is a new school, with separate classes and up to the first day mostly excitement. I mean the mountain of stationery alone was something to dance about.

May 9, 2022

Lilliputian Lessons

It is the month of Birthdays in the house of the Lilliputians and Labradors. My little warriors are five today with the Engineer following with a nice round 40 tomorrow. I have my turn at the end of the month, but I think with all the celebrations, we may just forget that one J

I am a big believer in the celebration of life. With lockdown we missed out on celebrating so many things with family and friends. Even the Engineer agreed to a shindig this past weekend.

So yes, this tonotopic is me dedicating something to my tribe, if this is too soppy for you, you are welcome to move along.