Tag: family
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Angel
[Dutch Lock Down Day Five Hundred Ten] By the incredible Sarah McLachlan. you’re in the arms of the angel may you find some comfort here
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Aisling’s Song
[Dutch Lock Down Day Five Hundred Nine] From The Secret of Kells composed by Bruno Coulais and sung by Christen Mooney. There is nothing in this life but mist,And we will only be alive,for a short time.
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Zoe Passed
[Dutch Lock Down Day Five Hundred Eight] I’m not really ready to write about this. It just happened yesterday. We’re still mourning. I’m sure I’ll be able to write more soon, but for today, I need a moment of silence.
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Moving Back to the States: Amsterdam
[Dutch Lock Down Day Five Hundred Four] Lots of tears. So much sweat. And one train ride later. The twins are NOT sleeping and it’s WELL past their bedtime. #understandable We’re in Amsterdam. But first the news: Dance teacher, holiday firms bring in vaccination requirement More flights with Covid-positive passengers than previously thought: report Coronavirus…
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Moving Back to the States: The Last Walk
[Dutch Lock Down Day Five Hundred Two] This morning I woke up at 0330 because of a panic attack and also because I went to bed at 2130 and also because jet lag is a punk. I struggled to go back to sleep but at four I gave up the ghost, pulled myself out of…
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“There’s No Such Thing As The Tooth Fairy.”
[Dutch Lock Down Day Four Hundred Sixty Three] This past Christmas, First Minion looked at us and, with absolute conviction, said, “There’s no such thing as Santa Claus. It’s just you and Papa.” Me: “….what.” First Minion: “My friend told me her Mama told her.” Me: “…which friend?” First Minion: “[Adorable Best Friend]” Me: “Ah.”…
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We Are Moving to Michigan [*]
[Dutch Lock Down Day Four Hundred Forty Six] [*] Most likely There are still some floating caveats going on in the ether, but for the most part we are acting AS IF we are definitely one hundred percent destined to live in or near Detroit Michigan. Probably. But first the news: People with low immunity…
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Really Moving Back to the States
[Dutch Lock Down Day Four Hundred Thirty Six] This morning I have practiced my Dutch by filling out the Lijst van Zaken (list of stuff we’re taking or leaving or is up for debate) and the Vragenlijst Over de Woning (questions about the house) and have quite a few things planned this weekend to prep…
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Posts
[Dutch Lock Down Day Four Hundred Thirty Five] A friend reached out the other day, “Hey, you still managing? Haven’t seen a blog post in a bit. Not that I cyber stalk you or anything.” And they’re right. I’m not okay. This whole OMG WE’RE MOVING TO AMERICA IN AUGUST thing is really running me…
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I’m Kinda Scared To Post This, If I’m Honest
[Dutch Lock Down Day Four Hundred Twenty Eight] This week has been…. fine. I’m fine. The kids are fine. Mostly. The house has not burned down. I’m just as shocked as you are. But first the news: Brussels, MEPs agree compromise deal on EU coronavirus travel permit Many teachers worried about full reopening of secondary…
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P!nk + Willow Sage Hart // “Cover Me In Sunshine”
[Dutch Lock Down Day Four Hundred Twenty Seven] Stream / Download // https://smarturl.it/CMIS Connect with P!NK: https://tiktok.com/@pinkofficial https://facebook.com/pink https://twitter.com/pink https://instagram.com/pink https://pinkspage.com
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No Open Source Stream This Morning
[Dutch Lock Down Day Four Hundred Twenty Six] I swear this is coming back SOON but this week I’m taking care of the kids by myself and still onboarding at the new adventure and, well, sometimes a person needs their introvert time more than others. #KnowWhatIMean This week I’m especially focused on getting those steps…