Seattle is one of the greatest cities in the world! I am not exaggerating! But being the home town of Microsoft and Amazon comes with a big downside: it is crazy expensive to live in! When Frederik first got the job as a postdoc at the University of Washington, we did not even question his […]
A Birthday Gift for my Cousin: A Horrible Dentist Horror Story!
My baby cousin has her birthday this week! And in this very special year for her, I want to give her a very special gift. You see, my youngest cousin is a dentist specialized in treating children! Therefore, I present you: a Horrible Dentist Horror Story! As a kid, I never brushed my teeth. Wait, […]
Chauvet 2. A Nr. 1 Cave.
Honestly, I am a bit embarrassed to write about our summer trip, but at the time, the numbers were low. Also, our trip to Seattle had already been cancelled and we so needed a break from all the homeschooling and home office stress. I guess we needed a break from home. The plan was to […]
My bug loving girl. Really!
My girl and I share a lot of characteristics, but when it comes to bugs, we are the opposite. Because she actually loves them. And I really didn’t. But kids do not only learn from us. I learnt from Janne to marvel at these miniature creatures, slowly overcoming my own fears for them along the […]
Corona Isolation. What I have learnt so far.
We all have lived in this new Corona-crazy world for a while now. At this point, I am so drained, my emotional life mimics the economy. Which probably explains why I have a hard time to write. Time for some evaluations: Home Office works, but only under certain conditions. Having no kids around is one […]