Category: Mama
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This Song’s Gonna Get Stuck Inside Your Head
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eighty Nine] Sorry. Not sorry. But first the news: Government u-turns on vaccinations, acute care workers now a priority Netherlands will start vaccinations ahead of schedule after all Hospitals in dire need for hundreds of nurses Yes, Lego Movie 2: The Second Part came out a year ago, but…
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World’s Longest Hangover Or …?
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eighty Five] I’ve been taking meds for days now, fighting off headaches left and right – could be the vodka and wine from Christmas. Could be stress. Could be the full time parenting. I sound like a broken record, eh? But first the news: Coronavirus cases down by 12%…
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Jingle All The Way
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eighty One] I’m up SO FAR past my bedtime, so I’m keepin’ this one quick. #ItsNotVodka But first the news: (Update) Negative test result mandatory for most travellers to NL “You are indispensable”: King calls for compassion, forgiveness in “tough” 2020 New coronavirus infections stays above 11,500; Another 317…
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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eighty] Finished wrapping presents this morning. Placed everything in its place. Bought the ingredients for the three dishes I’m making for tomorrow night’s dinner. We opened stockings tonight and tomorrow morning we’ll attack the big presents – this wasn’t in the plans, but COVID shifted things a bit. Want…
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Dear Future Christmas Rain
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Seventy Eight] Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas, but to do so, remember just a few points that I’m going to write down now and set a future alarm to read this again in October 2021. Cause DAMN this last minute wrapping is BULLSHIT. But first the news: UPDATE:…
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On The First Day of Vacation, My True Love Gave to Me
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Seventy Four] A super decadent chocolate brownie with cream cheese icing. #HeKnowsMe I’m on vacation until 04 January, so this whole Twelve Days of Christmas theme won’t last, but it’s on my mind Right Now as Boy Twin fusses from his room, resisting this whole sleep thing because he…
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All I Want For Xmas Is You
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Seventy] Now that it’s stuck in your head, here’s the video: You’re welcome. But first the news: Ministers meet to discuss shop closures, possible New Year curfew Dutch PM to address the nation on Covid developments tonight Surge in flight tickets around Christmas, despite negative travel advice But seriously,…
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Technically, I’m An Adult
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Sixty Nine] But one of my life joys is gaming. Especially escape rooms. Every Saturday night. Live with friends. But first the news: New coronavirus infections near 10,000 as ministers discuss new measures Emergency coronavirus meeting currently taking place at Catshuis Police break up illegal parties in Noord-Brabant and…
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Let’s Keep It Low Key, Shall We?
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Sixty Eight] First Minion: “Can I have some chips please?” Boy Twin: “Chips!” Papa: “Go get the chips and a bowl and bring them here.” Boy Twin and First Minion race to get the chips – Boy Twin wins, bringing the chips back to Papa first. Papa: “Go get…
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QnA with Rain: Leander Xmas
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Sixty Two] Friend: “How do you all celebrate the 24th / 25th – is one more important than the other, I mean, culturally? Cause of Sweden? Or America? Or …?” Me: “The Swedes celebrate on the 24th while the Americans celebrate more on the 25th and at our house,…
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QnA with Rain: Dutch Xmas
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Sixty One] Friend: “Hey.. You Doing OK?” Rain: “It was first xmas here so I was solidly wrapped up until tomorrow.” First of all, no, 06 December is not ACTUAL Dutch Xmas, it’s SinterKlaas which I call Dutch Xmas when talking to nonDutch people cause it’s easier to convey…
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Some Rules Are Meant To Be Broken Sometimes
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Fifty Eight] You absolutely may not run into the street without looking both ways. And you may not cross the street without holding a grown-up’s hand. And you absolutely must not panic and break all those rules when you see a spider the size of your FACE. GIRL TWIN.…