3 Three years ago, I was having breakfast with S. I had spend an interesting night, contractions had ripped me from my sleep, but a shower later I was peacefully snoring again, the contractions continued. When I arrived in the Maternity Ward at 11:30am I was already at 4 or 5 cm. Things went quickly, … Continue reading 3
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New Beginnings
New Beginnings It's a New Year... 2017 is only a few days old It's a year that I have been looking forward to A year that will be filled with new things But also with memories of those who I love that are no loger here It's a year of challenges Of a new apartment … Continue reading New Beginnings
Two Years Of Being A Mom – #WeeklySmile
On Sunday my daughter turned 2 years old! Even though it was her special day, it was also a very special day for us, her parents. Seen that she is still small, she did not really understand what it means "tomorrow is your birthday", but when on Sunday morning she found a trail of chocolates … Continue reading Two Years Of Being A Mom – #WeeklySmile
Advent Calendar Day 16: A Collage of Christmas Memories by S.D. Gates
A Collage of Christmas Memories by SD Gates The Holiday season for me is a like a collage of memories, all with different traditions. When asked to write this post by my friend Solveig, I had to dig deep into the recesses of my mind uncover the memories of my Christmases past. I suspect if … Continue reading Advent Calendar Day 16: A Collage of Christmas Memories by S.D. Gates
O is for Oma – A to Z Challenge April 2015
Oma, Omi, Omama short for Großmutter or Großmama, are the names that are given to Grandmothers in German speaking countries, and I have over the years found out that people with a German grandmother, or one of German origin tend to call her "Oma" too. The term Oma is often used to describe an elderly woman in … Continue reading O is for Oma – A to Z Challenge April 2015
G is for Girl – A to Z Challenge April 2015
"What is it?" the midwife asked S. after she laid screaming little one onto my chest. He checked. "A girl!", S. told us. I had just given birth to a screaming little baby, a girl. I had not known until then. During my pregnancy I did not want to know, if I was carrying a … Continue reading G is for Girl – A to Z Challenge April 2015
The Artist
The Artist Magnetically attracted, she walked towards the woman sitting on a bench in the parc. As if she was an old acquaintance, an old friend, a member of our family. But no, it was only a stranger who had a magical attraction upon my daughter. My little one was just a few weeks over … Continue reading The Artist
Solveig Werner 