So this morning we were having breakfast and Miss A is staring out into the backyard. She says with great excitement "Look! It's P's cat".We all look out and see that the neighbours cat was hovering around the fish pond. She then adds "Now it's ours!".Now generally I would argue the point but she was... Continue Reading →

Things are really looking up here, we have had a fabulous couple of days.It started with the sun shining and the temperature SOARING to 20 degrees - BOOYA!I received a text from our adorable neighbour saying that maybe today Miss A would like to come over to their house for an hour or so.  Suited... Continue Reading →

Miss A is obsessed with looking at old photos.  I came across this one of my Mother.  She's in her Sunday best, you imagine she must be off to Church or something very important.  No, she's about to get on a flight to Holland.Note; her freshly set hair!This is how they used to dress when... Continue Reading →

Just a quick clarification, the last post wasn’t meant to be about how hard my life is or how depressed I am – it was more about the bullshittiness of Facebook.  I do appreciate everyone’s concerns, flowers and calls – but I’m okay (I’m pretty much Dutch remember, we are always ok)…..  Please keep flowers, texts... Continue Reading →

Facebook and social media can sometimes give you a false impression of other peoples lives.  I know that I rarely post anything negative, if you were to believe my Facebook statuses, I’d be super happy all the time, with well dressed, well behaved children, a perfect marriage, lots of holidays and heaps of fun times. When I... Continue Reading →

As most of you know, I've been taking private Dutch lessons for the last few months.  It has been hard and it has cost a lot of cash and a lot of time and to be honest, I don't think languages are my thing.  My teacher has the patience of a saint.My last lesson is... Continue Reading →

Let me set the scene.It was a gorgeous summer evening, we were sitting in the backyard with Uncle C and Aunty E sharing a bottle (let's not lie, a few bottles) of wine.  The children were sleeping, miraculously at the same time, the stars were aligned.Dave and I congratulated ourselves on being awesome parents.  We... Continue Reading →

Miss A and I went to the Amsterdam Public Library this morning. It was a super fun adventure that included a train and a bus.She dressed herself (hence bunny ears) and packed her bag. Contents included: 2 Barbie dolls, 1 My Little Pony and a flashing plastic ring. It also included a banana and a... Continue Reading →

I collected Miss E from day care yesterday, blessed little thing was still asleep.  Not a problem, the carers were happy to wake her up.Off they went.... out the door.  It was about 8 degrees C yesterday and there was Miss E, happy as larry sleeping in the 'box' outside (obviously appropriately rugged up).Miss E... Continue Reading →