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December 13, 2016 By Jodi

Winter in Sweden: the Basics

December 15, 2016 By Jodi 5 Comments

It's time to talk about winter in Sweden. A while back I wrote about summer in Sweden, essentially saying that it's like heaven. And winter? Well, winter can feel like the opposite; or if not quite like hell, then rather like a long, slow slog uphill through waist-deep snow in the dark with clouds covering...

On Overwhelm

May 31, 2017 By Jodi 2 Comments

In 2014, we moved to Sweden and we had our second child, Leif. Having a baby and moving internationally in the same year was incredibly stressful, and I vowed not to do it again. Well, it's 2017, I had a baby a few months ago, and we're preparing to move back to the US. That thing...

The Fox and the Bear: Telling Stories

December 6, 2016 By Jodi 4 Comments

You know how some people, when they hear "tell me a story", can rattle one off instantly? With no preparation, no outline, nothing? I am definitely not one of those people. When August asked me recently to tell him a story, I had no idea where to begin (or end). I stammered and said, "I don't...

Making Hard Parenting Choices (i.e. Preparing for Another Big Change)

November 27, 2017 By Jodi 5 Comments

Although we're finally settling into a new rhythm and set of routines, we're preparing for some significant changes come January. Because we haven't had enough life-shattering change in the last few months...

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