An imperfect dance
So there you have it, our imperfect selves trying to make the most of this imperfect marriage and sharing our struggles with others in hopes
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- Sep 17, 2020
- 5 min
¡Viva México! - the gift of immigration
Mexico has welcomed us with open arms, given us a chance to create a life, a community and a home. People often ask us if we will move to th
- Sep 7, 2020
- 5 min
There's no Shame in Taking up Space
“I decided that people-pleasing, fear, and politeness weren’t the hallmarks of a well-lived life, nor were their ugly companions: passive ag
- Sep 1, 2020
- 5 min
Thinking about Moving Abroad?
Something happens when you move abroad that opens your eyes and widens your perspective on all the things in life. Whether you choose to do
- Apr 10, 2020
- 4 min
Pockets of Sunshine
There are moments in the day that it seems that we've accepted this new normal. It doesn't feel too bad. In the mornings, the kids and I...
- Apr 3, 2020
- 4 min
Princesses & Potty Training
Good news: Zoe is now potty trained.
Bad news: The day after we started training her, all the girls wore princess dresses (except Zoe)
- Mar 17, 2020
- 5 min
Bonding in Quarantine
It shall definitely be a period of growth, patience, love and grace as we do what we can to keep ourselves from going crazy.
- Mar 10, 2020
- 1 min
Silence
Silence says more than words at times.
Yesterday, in Mexico, history was made as we women were silent.
- Feb 25, 2020
- 3 min
Growing Roots
Over the 13 years I've been living in Mexico, people often ask "When will you move back? Do you ever want to try life somewhere else? Are...
- Feb 18, 2020
- 2 min
When we dance...
What about you? What keeps you grounded, connected and in love with your partner? Don't forget to tell them.
- Jan 22, 2020
- 3 min
Trust your Limits
I bought a new shirt last week that says "Trust your Limits". When I first bought this shirt, I didn't love it. I like to think that the...
- Jan 8, 2020
- 3 min
Then & Now
Then: "All my friends are moving away, I don't have any friends." Or at least that's how it felt 6 years ago as the school year was...
- Dec 15, 2019
- 3 min
Worth Carrying
All that's been learned over the last decade, there's some things that are worth carrying into 2020 and others better left behind.
- Nov 20, 2019
- 2 min
Making a Life
Giving, whether it's our time, resources or money, ends up being such a blessing all around.
- Jul 25, 2018
- 2 min
Date Night
it seemed like being parents took all of our energy and time, we knew we weren't going to make it as a couple.
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