Whenever someone comes to visit us, I’m always anxious about making sure we plan outings that our guests will enjoy doing. With our 14-yr old visitors, I found it especially challenging as what a 14-yr old would enjoy verses a 38-yr old can be somewhat different. Before their arrival, I tried to get them to … Continue reading Life’s a journey, not a destination
Beachtime
I don’t think there is anything better than the feeling of being on a beach, especially when it is 35 degrees, sunny, and you’re in a bathing suit (or not completely, if you’re on a beach in Europe as our 14-yr old male visitors excitedly discovered). As long as you have a beach blanket, towels, … Continue reading Beachtime
The right way and the French way
My travelling Hubby had to be away on business for another week stretch. But, since this time he was only travelling 3 hours away to France, he suggest that Little T and I join him. It took me 2 seconds to decide to tag along to la belle France. I have come to the realization … Continue reading The right way and the French way
Seeing the crack of dawn
This past Tuesday I had to get out of bed at an unusually early hour of 6:30am, as I had my yearly dreaded meeting with a government official who decides whether or not I can stay in Germany. Last year, she had granted Hubby and Little T the right to stay for two years, but … Continue reading Seeing the crack of dawn
Don’t take life so seriously
We have been reading Little T this book called “Der Ernst des Lebens” – translated into “The Seriousness of Life”. It is about a girl who is approaching her 6th birthday and the start of school and is warned by her mother, father and sister that once she starts school, life will become serious. As … Continue reading Don’t take life so seriously
The Birthday Party
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
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!)
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