Four languages, three cultures and more …
We speak four languages with each other. We represent at least three cultures. We have different colors of skin! We are a bunch of weirdo’s and we love it! My sons are half Moldovan...
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Preparing for a sacred journey with kids
I’m holding the invitation letter, opening the envelope with shaking hands and my heart is beating faster than ever. Finally, my long cherished dream will come true – in half a year I...
Moving to the Netherlands was the highlight of 2014
I usually don’t like the widespread tendency to sum up the last year’s achievements and failures while entering the new year. I also don’t believe in starting new life in the New Year, on Monday,...
Once I held my first child, I had a change of heart
Each mother’s heart is a mine full of precious gems of love, patience, forgiveness, compassion, altruism, sacrifice and endeless tenderness. Varya is one of the amazing moms, whose example inspires and empowers. Varya comes...
Kids of the urban jungle
My poor children. They have no childhood! They have no freedom! They have no fun! Do you know why? Because I’m their mother! I set rules, restrictions, and regulations for everything! I use...
I’ve got the Liebster Blog Award!
Ute Limacher-Riebold – the author of the “Expat Since Birth” blog was kind enough to notice and to nominate my blog for the Liebster Award! It was absolutely unexpected yet enormously pleasing. How it...
Kids need to feel they are part of something greater
I know that there are so many amazing moms out there, who can share the pearls of their motherly hearts with us. There is nothing more comforting, reassuring and eye-opening than the testimonies of...
“Dutched Up! Rocking the clogs expat style”
“Dutched Up! Rocking the clogs expat style” is an elegant collection of recipes of how to make the best out of your expat experience. When I came across the book I was very intrigued...
Don’t be afraid to lose a “good mom” title
I have started this blog because I felt it was so relieving to write down thoughts, feelings, worries, doubts and lessons I learn every day as a parent. Writing it, and especially knowing that...
Sexualization of childhood vs carefree childhood
My boys are 9 and 12 years old. They are curious, active, talkative, funny, often noisy and always full of energy. They grow so fast that I don’t seem to manage to adapt to...
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