From the tail end of 2022

I have decided to tiptoe out of 2022 and into 2023. Based on my comments over the end of 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, I will hold my breath at midnight, close my eyes and wish for a kinder and gentler 2023. We all deserve it.

Thank you for being a part of our (lately, not so) day to day. Although my blog has become more quiet over the years, it is still surviving ;)

Lots of love to you all!

Dear 2020

Dear 2020,

Why did you end up being so weird? On January 1st, you were so promising... I had such hope. Since then it has been all down hill. First, some strange illness appeared in China.... then the US and Iran started a face off.... then there was a plane crash in Iran (hmmmm? Co-incidence?) that killed almost 200 innocent people... then it turns out that someone had shot that plane down  (Not so co-incidence)... then that strange illness in China (now known as Coronavirus) started to kill a lot of people... then we our roof leaked (compared to everything else it was no big deal but a pain in the butt anyway), the helicopter crash that killed 9 people and changed the face of basketball, escalations in Syria (again 😢) and then the Coronavirus spread... and spread... and spread to pandemic proportions. Now borders are closing, the airline industry is tanking, countries are quarantining their populations... and I couldn't even go on my much looked forward trip to England and Amsterdam (PS: I was supposed to leave today) 😑 Instead, I have 3 boys (actually 4) who are bored already and fighting 😒 and I just came back from Costco in anticipation of the snacks that bored teenagers will be eating 😉

Now, 2020, I keep waiting for you to say "Just kidding" and have everything return to normal. We would all get a good chuckle and continue on our regular daily lives. Thing is... I don't think that will be happening any time soon. Good thing that my Costco shopping trip included wine... a few bottles 😉

Let's get it together now, 2020. It is only March. You still have time to make it up to us. We'll give you a bit more time to pull yourself together and then it better be filled with glitter and unicorns... and more wine 😉

Totally sold out of toilet paper,,, now people were going for paper towels ;)

Yes, this was the line up for the cashes... all the way to the back of the store!

Funny... this is not far from my usual Costco haul ;)

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Can I still say that? The first few days of January have been a bit of a haze... and, now, back at school/work is a bit of a shell shock experience. So far, 2019 seems like a good one but it is way too early to tell. You know when you can tell? If it is the end of February and you still have your marbles together. THAT is a good year. Oh yeah... marbles together and boys have not lost every single one of their gloves.... or hats.... and their boots still fit.... and you are still able to make lunches that they like. SO, for the moment, it looks like a happy new year... but ask me again in February ;)

xox

Random appropriate internet saying

Winding down 2018

On a scale of 1 to 10, 2018 rated as a definite "Meh". It is not like anything bad happened... it was just the kind of year that makes you glad that it is soon over. 2018, to me, was like stepping in dog poop: it won't kill you but a pain in the ass none-the-less ;) I will be glad to move on to 2019... and cleaner shoes ;)

Happy winding down 2018! May the last few weeks of the year be on the upswing xox

Welcome to 2016

We celebrated the start of the new year with a bit of neighbourhood sledding. The "mountain" had so many little boys on it that it looks like it was an ant hill ;) The weather, even though it was snowing, was quite warm and pleasant. Did I just say that??!!??? Anyway, we had a fun time that ended with hot chocolate in a Lego mug. Later in the afternoon, our lovely neighbours came over for tapas, sparkling wine and home made chocolate cake (my neighbour... she is more talented than I am ;) ). It was a great welcome to 2016!

Hope your day was a good one xox

Happy New Year!

When I was younger, New Year's Eve meant going out to a club. We all went out, partied, drank a lot, ate a lot and stood outside in the cold, waiting to get into the next club. By this point in the evening, someone usually lost their coat, their shoes, their boyfriend or their dignity ;)

Now, New Year's Eve means eating a lot (yup, that stayed the same), hanging out with the kids, wearing cosy pajamas and watching my husband fall asleep at 11: 25 ;) You know what? I prefer this... so... much!

Wishing you all the very best for 2016... may this coming year be filled with love, health, happiness and family. Thank you for visiting my blog... see you next year :) xox

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2015 :)

Happy New Year! May 2015 be filled with health, happiness, love and peace!

Last night, we celebrated at home with the boys. Nice and quiet. My mother came over for the night and we had some good food (thanks to Andreas), good bubbly wine (if it is not from Champagne, then it is not champagne... I have been well trained!) and good family time :) I finally finished my corrections earlier in the evening so that was also a reason to celebrate! Whew!

Hope you all have a great/quiet January 1! Thank you for coming to visit my blog :)

Lebkuchen Hertzen..... my fave!

Round 1 of many.....

Today, we are getting some of our snow back :P

January 1 is tough when you are a cat ;)