In Fiji, rugby (particular Rugby 7’s) is the sport and like most of the countries in the S. Pacific, they grow ‘em big. From the moment we landed in Nadi, it was obvious that Will was going to be the main attraction of our family, mostly because of his size (he is huge), brown/blonde hair and his ‘taro’ legs….ie, big and strong legs with a calf like a taro or an apple….perfect for rugby.
Here is Will groovin’ a traditional sulu….
Now, Abby (more than me as he was 9lbs at birth) and I have always recognized his size and strength, but we have often wondered about his intellect as he seemed more concerned with physical activity (ie, being a caveman) vs. say reading a book. WELL, problem solved. A recent study in the NY Times shows a link between big thighs and high IQ. Looks like we have a dashing AND wicked smart potential rugby star on our hands!
Here is Will zoning in on this coconut vendor who is explaining his craft….followed by a totally confident stroll through the market.
Two can play that game…
Most days when Will takes a nap (2-3 hours a day), Lucy gets to hang with her ladies and eat lunch. Salote is our amazing nanny and Lucy’s main squeeze. Salote knows what makes Lucy tick so she makes sure that Lucy has her total attention and that makes Mommy and Daddy just about cry on a daily basis. Main squeeze #2 is Josie who is an incredibly sweet soul who helps clean while making delicious vegetarian meals and giving our kids gobs and gobs of hugs and kisses. Squeeze # 3 is Rachel (one of our guards) greets us with the most lovely HI LUCY’s one could ever imagine.……..oh and ‘Yeah for Mangos!’.
Lucy and her besties Talaw and Chei Hte.
After 3…seriously, 3 swim lessons, Lucy has ditched the jacket and has learned to swim sans jacket and sans noodle. At the moment, the only thing keeping her from swimming laps is that once she ditches to the noodle and starts to swim, she can’t stop laughing/screaming in joy which means that after a few strokes she has swallowed about a gallon of pool water……. something to work on.
She is wearing the jacket in the video, but I had to include because of the giggle at the end…..so, wait for it……
16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence Campaign.
From November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world. Abby has been working 10-14 hours a day speaking to the press, other agencies (UN agencies, EU and Australia agencies), panel discussions, film festivals and been Chief Guest at numerous local functions to drum up awareness and support needed to End Violence Against Women and Girls. Lots being tweeted about her, but here is our rock star in Fiji Times (http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=331620).
Gobs of love from the S. Pacific!
Abby, Will, Lucy and Clancey
Good post daddy!! 🙂