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Our Year in Review 2018

January 6, 2019January 6, 2019

16th Year of Marriage Today!

December 15, 2018December 15, 2018

Summer 2018 (Part III.)

November 14, 2018

Summer 2018 (Part II.)

November 8, 2018November 7, 2018

Summer 2018 (Part I.)

November 7, 2018

Texas Road Trip (Part II.)

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018

Texas Road Trip (Part I)

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018

2 Weeks Family Australia Trip (Part VI: Gold Coast MUST DOs)

November 3, 2018November 3, 2018

2 Weeks Family Australia Trip (Part V: Sydney MUST DOs)

September 27, 2018

2 Weeks Family Australia Trip (Part IV: Great Barrier Reef)

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018

2 Weeks Family Australia Trip (Part III: Whitehaven Beach, Most Beautiful Beach In The World!)

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018

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When I was in school, history was one of my least favorite subject. I simply couldn’t connect the dots, so it felt irrelevant and uninteresting to me. Nowadays, as I worldschool Bridgette, I’m completely enamored with the history of every new place we visit! I know it’s not realistic for every child to travel and learn all the time, but there is something to be said about making sure our children are learning in context, even while in a classroom setting, because they NEED to connect the dots to truly understand things, be it history, math, science, or other subjects. While they may not articulate it so clearly, the question “how is this relevant?” sits in the minds of so many students each and every day.
My other Valentine of nearly 12 years. She’s sweet as chocolate, brave as a lion, and happy as a clam. Thanks for making me laugh so much every single day Bridggy! ❤️ Photo by @kevinchinphotog
My Valentine for 19 years! Last night, we challenged each other to recall what we did together for our first Valentine’s Day together. Neither of us could remember. 😂 This year’s dinner is certainly going to be memorable for years to come though. We celebrated last night with a sushi dinner and when it came time to pay the bill, Alan took out his wallet which usually has 4 credit cards. He realized right away he left one at the restaurant we ate at over the weekend. The second one got declined for suspicious fraudulent activity. When he took out the remaining 2 cards, he realized they were both expired. I didn’t have my wallet with me and he didn’t have enough cash. 😅 Now if this had happened years ago, I would’ve been pretty frustrated with Alan. But now, I am able to laugh hard about it because for those who know Alan, it’s just SO him! 😂 Well, he ofcourse resolved the problem with what he is best at—technology. He pulled up his Card Mate Pro app, explained to the server how it safely stores all his debit and credit cards, convinced her he’s trustworthy, and then had her manually key in another card’s number. 👍🏻 We paid the bill and made it out with some really good laughs about it afterwards. I told him we need to be grateful that this didn’t happen on our first date. 😂 #happyvalentinesday
Never mind that we were caught in a blizzard and almost had to spend the night in our car. Never mind that we were completely snowed in this morning from 4ft of overnight snow. Bridgette and her cousins were simply overjoyed to wake up to a winter wonderland surrounding them, and wasted no time in diving straight into the deep snow right outside our doorsteps.
Happy Lunar New Year! What adventures would you want to embark on this year? ~ We’ve been in full blown KonMari mode in our home, purging so much “stuff” we’ve unknowingly accumulated through the years. At 42, I now realize that no amount of stuff can spark joy for me, and it’s really the memories that are made from traveling and experiences that bring me lasting joy. I know it’s different for everyone. What brings YOU joy?
Alan and I attended a 3 hour parenting seminar this weekend, read 2 books about teens, and then went on a date night to discuss everything we learned. We’re preparing for what is consistently described as the hardest window of time for parents...when your child transitions into the teen years. So much research warns us that no matter how sweet and kind your child has been, once they turn 12, they will morph into this rude, moody, angry stranger who will want nothing to do with their parents. This feels unreal (and terrifying) to us being that Bridgette will be turning 12 in just a few weeks and still thinks we’re awesome. 😂 Last night, Alan hopefully asked me, “Aren’t there any exceptions? We have established such a strong, mutually respectful relationship with our daughter throughout her whole life.” I could only laugh nervously and respond, “One can hope...and pray, but we should still manage our expectations!” 😅 The hardest thing about parenting is that once you figure out and adapt to one stage, your child is ready to move on to the next. And so we have to continue to learn, to adjust, to embrace, but most importantly, to continue to love them unconditionally. This love is especially crucial during the turbulent years, when it may feel most difficult to love them. ~ Side note: I’n actually very fascinated by teenagers and how their brain changes during this time. I really enjoy talking to my teenage nephews and cousins and understanding their thought processes. Personally, I think teenagers get a bad rap often for things that are not entirely in their control, and are a misunderstood bunch. Will see if I feel any differently once I have a teenager in my own household! 😁

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