Putzfrau Power to the Rescue… A well-kept German Secret
We finally broke down and got a cleaning lady (Putzfrau in German… almost as good as “Ausfahrt.”). I wouldn’t say that I broke down; I have wanted one for about a year and had been casually throwing hints at Kay. Although, “I think we should get a Putzfrau,” isn’t really just a hint, but whatev. ...
Secret Agent? Paparazzi? Or just plain trouble?
Camera one? Or Camera two? I personally prefer the Hollywood sunglasses look over the paranoid, “Crap! You got me!” look. I wish I could say these were stealthily-taken photos obtained by the enemy during my American spy operations in Deutschland. I’d even rather say these were candid pics taken during heartwarming-Kodak moments abroad. Unfortunately, these ...
Hospital Stay – Baby Two and Take Two
Twas the morning before New Year’s Eve and all through the house, all my pacing and moaning must have scared more than a mouse… I woke up on the 31st of December in labor and I have to admit that the thought of staying in a hospital again was more than daunting considering my experience ...
Who needs an at-home pregnancy test…
When my husband has a built-in bitch-om-eter? It’s true. Yes, we are expecting baby number two! Hoo-ray! But we didn’t really need the at-home pregnancy test. You see, before I even peed on a stick, Kay asked, “Are you sure you aren’t pregnant?… Cause you’re really bitchy.” Now most women might take offense to such ...
I’ve Got Issues
I thought living in Germany heightened my anxiety level. Well, of course it did. Attempting to assimilate in a foreign culture while hearing a foreign language and having absolutely no idea what anyone was saying greatly affected my psyche; especially considering I am the type of person who always wants to be in the know ...
Separation Anxiety and Potty Training
With all of this traveling to new places and new people for Fynn, there are times that his separation anxiety from me is heightened; if he sees me leave the room, he starts to cry. But if I can sneak out, it’s all okay. So each time when I attempt to go to the bathroom, ...
International Travel… with Baby
Upon arriving to Dusseldorf airport last week, we parked the car (a bit further than normal), went inside and got in line to check our bags… and to check ourselves in. With almost every trip, traveling with an in-lap child means no online check in; it doesn’t work. We waited our turn as Fynn started ...
The North Sea and Lugworm Poo
I was so excited to take my first trip to the North Sea… and then the subject of Lugworms came up. I was informed that Lugworms eat sand removing the nutrients and then poop it right back out again. (Yes, the Science Dummy is here again so please be sure to read the truth about ...
Motorway Emoticons
Kay always spots the cool signs while driving… like the temporary sign we saw last month just before entering the Netherlands stating that the-drug-I’m-not-allowed-to-mention-on-this-blog was prohibited to be brought into Germany. And that this substance is only allowed to be sold to Dutch residents. The sign came and went so fast, I wasn’t able to ...
Would my son get kicked off the flight for wearing this? – Just wondering if it is offensive in Germany
This past week, a woman missed her connecting flight on American Airlines because she was asked to change out of her shirt that said, “If I wanted the government in my womb, I’d F*ck a Senator.” The airline deemed the shirt too offensive. I’m not saying whether I agree or not, but it just reminded ...
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