The Hong Kong Observatory advises us:
"Do not go outside. If you are reasonably protected, stay where you are and keep well away from all windows. Close all interior doors and make sure children are confined to the least exposed part of your home. On no account should you touch electric cables that have been blown loose."It's a blowin' outside.
There's a weird harmonic in our kitchen on certain gusts and if you're in it, you can feel the air pressure change. Also, there must be a draft because the plants we have hanging by our living room windows are blowing around even though we can't really feel it.
Kinda' cool, actually.
Of course, it didn't get this way until probably around 6:30 pm, meaning that while the whole day was rainy and dreary, it was actually quite calm.
It was quite eerie to look outside to see relatively calm weather but nobody on the streets.
Of course, inside, Margaret had a heckuva day, with Mommy home by noon and both her parents all to herself - not even Daisy, because we had sent her home.
So we took pictures all day long. Well, there was slightly more to it than that.
We played a lot with Margaret and got a good baseline on where she's at now and what she is able to do. She is now able to pull herself up with only one hand, and is making attempts at standing with no hands. She can also almost scoot while hanging onto the couch but not quite yet.
We also napped for most of the afternoon.
I think that Sarah may have done some prep reading, but I can't be sure because I was zonked out in bed during Margaret's very long naps today.
On occasion I think about how today was a wasted day and how the weather would have been find to go out and do something, but then I realize that those types of risks just aren't worth taking now that we have Margaret.
Yeah, it wasn't very taxing.
Now it's almost 9:30 and Margaret is all snuggled into her crib, in her room - the least exposed part of the apartment, coincidentally.
Sarah is reading on the couch and I am seriously considering going to bed. I mean, what else is there to do?
And anyways, I'm likely to have to go to work tomorrow. Grump.
Anyways, we hope you all enjoy the bonus post and photos from this afternoon.
We sure enjoyed the day that made them.
4 comments:
I'm first! See how often I check? There's been a lizard in my room, so sleep will not come swiftly. Sounds like a wonderful day! Things seem to be much more cozy when everything is blowing like the dickens outside. Glad to know that you guys are all safe and sound.
love you all,
j
What a treat to get home and find these wonderful moments with M in the typhoon! I've been stalking the blog all week, waiting for the weekend and then it came early!!
The frequency of typhoon days off must mean that Someone must be feeling sorry for those who work six days a week- and must feel that they need more rest!! :-) What a gift to have these unexpected family times. Awfully glad SAM got home okay to be with you.
The first picture of M that shows her TWO front teeth really changes her looks. That and, I agree, the photo in the previous post make her seem so much bigger and older- in such a short time! Maybe now would be the best time to freeze her so she can't grow so fast...?? (Just kidding!)
Thank you so much for these windows on your world! XXOO
LOVE the cat who swallowed the canary shot -- i can just see the tiny beak and a little yellow feather peeking out from the corner of her mouth.
it was nice to have george home to do the yelling for a change, i must say -- the kids have been spending way too much time together lately, and they are driving each other crazy. Thank goodness for television, The Great Tranquilizer. It's the only peaceful time -- the board game Life yielded screaming and tears, and of course, the commentary from the peanut gallery ''Hey, that's life".
We got busy last night when the storm started blowing in earnest -- our exposed front wall became saturated with rain and the winds blew so hard that they actually blew the water in through the walls! We spent a good portion of time last night laying down towels and wringing them out.
Joy
Glad to hear the Tsiens and the Koos are doing well, albeit a bit stir crazy / wet. Nuri was reported on the news as having done a lot of damage.
M is scrumptious, with her expressive eyes and a variety of different smiles/expressions. i can't wait to see her.
hugs from taipei,
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