Kindermaskenzug 2013: kids carnival parade in Mainz Hechtsheim
I’d like to say I’m still recovering from Fasching season, or more appropriately, the lengthy per-Lenten celebration season that just ended in this region of Germany… But I’m not. Since I’m a bit… Read...
View ArticleBella, the Easter Bunny does come to Germany
Dear EB (Easter Bunny), thank you for all the awesome Easter baskets filled with yummy sweets! Mom found one in the schrank when we returned from Easter lunch with friends. That one had… Read More →
View ArticleMal Werk Mainz: pick and paint pottery has made it to Germany
We’ve discovered a great little place to spend a couple of hours expending some creative energy. My little 4 year old loves to pick her pottery piece, carry it to our table, pick… Read More →
View ArticleMissed You Daddy: A picture says a thousand words
Missed You Daddy Here’s a photo that the Public Affairs Office photog took when Bella first saw her daddy after the big formation was finally released. The moment was so quick and emotional… Read More →
View ArticleOur first trip to France’s Alsace Wine Route
Our first trip to France’s Alsace Wine Route A few weeks ago, hubby said “let’s go to France” or something like that. So we did. I wrote about it here on my latest… Read More →
View ArticleFestival DOs and DON’Ts: Strolling through the Mainzer Weinfest & Künstlermarkt
While these notes are based on our recent visit to the big annual Mainz Wine Fest and Artist Market, I’ve noticed that they would apply to nearly any festival. 1. DO have enough… Read More →
View ArticleKid-Friendly Snacks from Love, Bella Rose: Making a “Banana Human” (or Ghost)
My preschooler came home with a craft project to share with me, according to her teachers: how to make a banana ghost! Of course, it was Halloween week so they took advantage of… Read More →
View ArticleWhy did dinosaurs die and other silly questions before coffee
I’m far from an expert on parenting, at least in academic circles. I present myself as a pseudo expert on my family. That means I fake it, bake it or make it. However,… Read More →
View ArticleShakespeare and Company
Isabella discovering the hidden treasures of the Shakespeare and Company bookstore on the Left Bank across from Notre DameFiled under: Bella, Children, France Tagged: childrens bookstore paris, Paris,...
View Article2 days in Paris with Kids: Day 1 in Paris, Getting around the Outdoor Museum
Howdy and thanks for stopping by! If you came by seeking information for traveling in Paris with youngsters, do check out the different links sprinkled throughout to get a sense of some of… Read More →
View ArticleHi, I’m 5 and you’re fat
‘Tis the season of Reflection… Here’s a quick post on the 1st day of Christmas. Being 5 means having no filter. It’s the age where a child can be precocious and cute and… Read More →
View ArticleA dog is my child’s alarm clock
On the 2nd day of Christmas, all through the house it was quiet, just before Rusty our stealthy Chihuahua Yorkie, AKA The Chunkster, attempts to wake Bella by licking her face…TWICE.Filed under:...
View ArticleTaking the kids to the Point Alpha Memorial,
On the 3rd day of Christmas, we headed out early to meet visiting friends with 3 kids on a field trip to East Hesse’s Point Alpha, now an historic Cold War memorial site… Read More →
View ArticleA Weary Mother’s Prayer
Many thanks to my dear friend, Corinne Schmidt-Chua, for allowing me to reprint her lovingly crafted prayer below. She originally posted it onto her Facebook timeline and it quickly resonated with her...
View Article2013 Wrapup Slideshow
2013 was an extremely busy year for our family with lots of traveling involved. The major highlights of the year were when David returned from Afghanistan in January for a two-week break and… Read More →
View Article365 Postcard Project: #5, European postage stamps & a bit of Yeats
I’m a bit delayed with #5-7 on my 365 project but I wasn’t skating, I swear! I’ve been collecting bits and bobs and thinking of themes that would fit on a small footprint.… Read More →
View Article365 Postcard Project: Delays? Blame the kid and the dogs
Catching up when life gets in the way I don’t know how I allowed myself to get behind on my postcards. I’m caught up until Day 12 so I’m technically behind on 3… Read More →
View ArticleCopenhagen with Kids: Focus on Fun at Tivoli Gardens and a Splash of Nyhavn...
Today’s a typical cloudy, chilly, winter day and since I’m on a last minute trip to British Columbia, I’m taking advantage of the downtime to catch up on some family trips from warmer,… Read More →
View Article7 ways to raise an independent 5 year old child
OK this isn’t rocket science but for this first time parent, it doesn’t come naturally. I’ll be the first to admit this thought may have crossed my mind at one point: What do… Continue reading →
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