Most of my friends here are expats. We have a nice little group here. They've been so good to me, it's like they remember what it was like to be new and they're quick to share tips and advice.There's one in particular who was quick to befriend me (actually, I sought her out, latched on... Continue Reading →
My ‘threenager’
Sorry we've been so slack posting lately. There's been a lot going on. I'm busy incubating a little human being, Dave is busy buying us a house, getting it ready and moving us and Miss A is busy growing up.This week has been a big week in our household. We settled on the new house... Continue Reading →
Visit to the Baby Doctor
As I had to have an emergency c-section with Miss A, the midwives have referred me on to a gynecologist for the rest of the pregnancy.I was nervous, but she was lovely. She told me that the decision as to whether to deliver naturally or opt for another c-section was up to me (assuming of course,... Continue Reading →
A Love Affair
So, Dave's already told you about how much he loves his bike and how much he's enjoying riding to work (here: Commuting Via Bike Blog and here: Biking and Getting Colder)I thought I would share my little love affair with you too. You see, I'm in love. Yes, I'll shout it from the rooftops. I... Continue Reading →
Biking and getting colder
So I started biking to work in September. The plan was to use my commute time to try and get my fitness level back up before the winter kicked in and it got too cold. I have been lucky the weather has been pretty good to me and not only has the temperature stayed at a... Continue Reading →
Sint Maarten
Last week was Sint Maarten. It's where the children go door to door singing songs in return for sweets. Miss A spent weeks making her lantern at school. They even had a few practice runs, they went to the 'big school' and sang songs in return for fruit.Miss A's lanternMiss A and I practiced all... Continue Reading →
I’ll write home everyday….
We are super lucky to be spoilt by our families back home. We get post at least twice a week.My gorgeous nieces take turns to send us updates, and we receive at least one postcard a week from them, Miss A's Nana & Poppy are also good at dropping us a line (click here) ,... Continue Reading →
Ultra Sound Dutch Style…..
One of the only countries you can get a 20 week pregnancy scan and the sonographer smells like an ashtray.It was rather amusing, in walked the sonographer, who is one of the loveliest and most professional ladies I've met. She can get all the pictures she needs in minutes, with pinpoint accuracy. But yes, she... Continue Reading →
I used to be cool… (I think)
The washing machine broke down on Saturday. This is devastating news. Not only does that mean the washing piles up, it means we potentially have to lug the 60kg machine down three flights of stairs to take it to get repaired (and into the car, and back up the stairs). But the truly sad thing is... Continue Reading →
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