Monthly Archives: March 2007

Lyla had her first swimming lesson today at the American Club, a high-security operation (we were not allowed to take our humble taxi in) with lots of ominous signs warning white people not to take their nannies into the fun … Continue reading →

Four-month vaccinations today and a weight height check. 5.9 kilograms — just a touch below median. 62.5 cm — just a touch over median. That is, I guess, long and skinny.

Lyla was not happy to be leaving Bali. But the staff where we were staying seemed pretty pleased… Actually they were wonderful and once Stu left there was a steady stream of people knocking on the door asking if they … Continue reading →

Lyla settled easily after last night’s festivities and a change of rooms after Dad left for a visa run to Singapore. But she began the day of silence with a lengthy crying session from about 6am. One of the staff … Continue reading →

Lyla and I made the trek up the road to the village market for the parade of papier mache ogres meant to scare the bad spirits away from Bali ahead of Nyepi, the Hindu holiday of silence on Monday. While … Continue reading →

by Lyla May McDonald When I wake up in the morning I’m always very happy. I like to smile at everyone, even when they’re still half asleep. I like to get active immediately. This involves rolling over, which seems to … Continue reading →

I’m trying to find this book before I head back to Jakarta with Lyla on my lonesome…