Tag: family
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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…
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The Officially Official Big News Is!
[Dutch Lock Down Day Four Hundred Twenty Four] We’re definitely moving back to the States. We don’t know timing yet. Or location. But it’s no longer a question of IF but a question of WHEN and WHERE. #SQUEEE #SOBS #INORITE This is incredible news for some and devastating news for others and simultaneously exciting and…
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Leander
[Dutch Lock Down Day Four Hundred Twenty One] I know I know – so so sorry. #NotSorry It’s a really intense time over here in #LeanderLand these days. And, yeah, still not time for the big reveal, but in the midst of all the chaos, my partner is flying to the States for work. For…
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Well, Pewp
[Dutch Lock Down Day Four Hundred Sixteen] Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas and papas and family people in the world including YOU. Yes, I see you. Today is all about family. And if you don’t have a mama for any reason whatsoever, I’m here for you. Let me know how Mama Rain can…
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Yes, I’m Listening, Leander
[Dutch Lock Down Day Four Hundred Seven] I have a mild headache almost every day. I’m scratching off my nail polish quite often. And then repainting it. Zits are breaking out all over. Sleep is terrible. And, yeah, I’m Super Crankypants McGee. I might be a BIT stressed. But first the news: Three-month curfew generates…
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I Can’t Talk About It Yet
[Dutch Lock Down Day Three Hundred Ninety Seven] But I will soon. There are still some things going on here in Leander house that are up in the air and unresolved and have been this way for OVER A MONTH NOW but I still can’t talk about it. Because it’s still not my story to…