In rural America around (1986, 88, 92) our family vacations looked something like this…We’d pile into our beloved mini-van while each family member clutched whatever items might sustain them through hours of road tripping. I got ready for these car rides similar to a doomsday prep-per. A week before our departure, I’d cycle to the…
A re-introduction
It’s been more than 3 years since the last blog entry. I’m not entirely sure why I stopped writing but it coincided perfectly with the birth of my first child. I wrote a short article and then nothing….for 3 years. So between the parenting, work, growing another child, friendships, family life, and even lots of…
3 months after
I’ve started this entry many times and am thankful I lacked the energy to press post a number of times. There is something radical about that post-apocalyptic baby haze where all manner of decorum and modesty is lost. Of course during labor you don’t really care what’s going on with your lady parts as long…
pre/post-natal care
One year ago I was skipping to work when a construction worker whistled and said I looked as fresh as a mango in the mornings. Today, as I shuffled along the street a worker caught my eye and said something like “Poppa dag” which I surmise translates to “Popping any day! *wink*” No mistaking the…
28 week update on having a baby in The Netherlands
I thought some of you may be interested in the whole pregnancy care of The Netherlands. I have only been to the doctor once and this was just an intake appointment. No prodding or looking inside. In fact, in the last 28 weeks I have not once had anything more invasive than allow the mid…
Have kids, must travel 