Meet My Lovey

Before I was born, one of Mommy’s colleagues (Dr. Geannie Bennett) gave me a Barefoot Dreams patchwork blanket.  Not thinking too much about it, Mommy has always kept it in my crib and it ended up becoming one of my favorite blankets…and dare I say, my lovey.

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According to the pediatricians, it is normal for babies/toddlers to develop an attachment to a lovey some time between 12-18 months and the attachment peaks at 18-24 months.  Usually, this lasts 1-2 years.  Supposedly, the lovey gives the child a sense of security when parents are absent or when the child is in a new environment. 

Here’s my 18-month old lovey after many, many washes:

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Here’s the new identical lovey Mommy recently bought for me as back-up in case something happens to the original one:

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At $65 each, it is quite expensive for a blanket, but probably worth every penny for the comfort it brings me.

Taiwan Trip: International Flora Expo

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The International Flora Expo this was held in Taiwan this year.  Because word got around that it is a pretty amazing place with multiple worthwhile venues, all of us made the trip to go.  The exposition was really huge with four major sites.  We only made it to three of the four sites.

It would probably take several days to finish all of the sites.  Since it was not possible to go to every site, we visited some highlights:

1. Expo Dome where flowers were used to make the rainbow on the roof of the dome.

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2.  Flower Landscape where the poinsettias seem neverending.

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3. The EcoARK exhibit where the structure was the largest one ever made from PVC bottles.

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4.  Pavillion of Culture with intricate paper-cutting artwork.

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5.  Global Garden area where each country displays their exhibit.  One of the most artistic is Taiwan’s exhibit.

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6. Pavillion of Angel Life where daily living in Taiwan was displayed from growing rice and veggies, harvesting eggs, and raising farm animals.

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We couldn’t get through the whole Expo, but what we saw was beautifully-executed.  Impressive display of what the people of Taiwan can do!

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