Little Friends at Work

This is where I went hunting for fabric to make the girls sheets. They really gave me the foreigner inflate, but they were super nice and I always stop back by to see them when I go to the market across town. This little guy loves being doted on. He's always showing off for me. He, unlike most kiddos, actually has several toys, but he still hangs out on the sewing machine

My friend Hang here is the tinmaker's son. (Or is it a "tinsmith??) He was out showing his patriotism and unknowingly drumming up business for his Baba. His tiny brother was toddling all over a long sharp piece of edging... his flag had already broken.

Isn't he handsome??

He did a little patriotic show for me :)

This little tot helps out with the meatgrinder in the market. (Notice the massive gash on his forehead?? It's a wonder he's still got his fingers!)

Someone told me that in America we try to control the environment, but in Asia they control the children to adapt to the environment. Some of us vary on this at home, but I'm still a little taken aback by the extreme discrepancies...