Someone should have warned us. Celebrating a 6-yr old boy birthday with eight other 4, 5 and 6 yr old boys in your backyard should be outlawed. Growing up, I was only allowed to have a birthday party every other year (on my even years). After this past Tuesday, I completely understand my parent’s thinking … Continue reading The Birthday Party
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Please don’t mind your own business
I’ve been taking Little T to this gymnastic class held at our gym for close to 2 years now. He rarely complains about going, and when watching him run around in circles and complete the gymnastic routine (which includes swinging on a rope, climbing up a ramp and jumping off, bouncing on a trampoline etc.) … Continue reading Please don’t mind your own business
The Long week-end
Last year, my mom had a recorded phone message that went to the tune of “It’s summer, and the living is easy”. Well, it isn’t quite summer yet, but this week-end of sunshine and 23ish weather is making life quite easy. And, a long week-end to boot (Pfingsten). It doesn’t get much better. Oh, I’m … Continue reading The Long week-end
A Grandmother’s love
My cousin is putting together a book documenting the history of my Grandparents, and asked the Grandkids to share a few of our fond memories. Sadly, I didn’t know my Grandfather as he had passed away before I was born, but I have been blessed with many fond memories of time spent with my Grandmother. … Continue reading A Grandmother’s love
Zeit für Spargel! (Asparagus time!)
Today, Little T is looking forward to buying a new toy after breakfast with his pocket money. Me? I’m looking forward to buying asparagus at the market as the season is FINALLY here (after a few weeks of delay thanks to a cold, snowy winter). I wonder if it is a sign of aging when … Continue reading Zeit für Spargel! (Asparagus time!)
These shoes ain’t meant for walkin’
OK. I know these are a rather ugly pair of black shoes. But they were only used as my schlepping around shoes. I wouldn’t dine in a fancy restaurant in them, and did feel bad on the few occasions I wore them to Kindergarten. And the thing is, I was planning to replace them in … Continue reading These shoes ain’t meant for walkin’
Spielen
Pronounced shhpealin, spielen means “to play” in German. And spielen is what kids love to do here. In fact, the playdates and what is expected of them are quite amazing. Especially when you aren’t hosting them. When we moved to a different village, I vowed to help Little T make more friends. This goal actually turned … Continue reading Spielen
The Chicken
During our visit back to Canada, Little T received a chicken from his Auntie M. No, not a live chicken, but with all the racquet it makes, it may as well be alive (at least then, it could have one benefit, and give me eggs). When you press this chicken’s wing, it waddles and plays … Continue reading The Chicken
Timeless
During my visit back to Canada over the last 3 weeks, I was amazed at how comfortable it felt to maneuver myself around and re-connect with family and friends. Not once did I feel the reality that over a year had gone by since I was last there. One of my biggest fears in moving … Continue reading Timeless
How y’all doing?
Returning back to Canada for a visit after being away for close to 14 months, I have become aware of a big cultural difference between Germany and Canada: the customer experience. Folks in Canada possess a natural ease while interacting with strangers in a service setting. In Germany, you will politely be greeted when you … Continue reading How y’all doing?
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