I decided to take leave on Monday as I wanted to spend the last morning at home with my mom who was leaving in the afternoon, or to catch the girls when they fall apart when grandma leaves. Grandma has been their best companion for the last couple of months, even years as both spent … Continue reading Monday update: mom departure and knee →

It seems that days without "issues" or "physical discomfort" are rarer. Maybe it's the stage of life, maybe it's aging, maybe it is realization of what life is about, not perfect, not without things to deal with. Yet, I still find abundance, stillness, and gratitude in our ordinary days. Life is richer this way and … Continue reading Enjoy life with curb balls: knee injury? →

Our house is almost organized. Husband did a great job putting away things so there are no more books and random things everywhere. I'll spend the next few days to put them in ways that I like. Our house is looking more settled now. Next week our new sofa will be be delivered then we … Continue reading Favorites of our “new” house →

Our last day in Buenos Aires was wonderful. We went out for breakfast as my old favorite breakfast place (Cafe Martinez), Sofia tried medialuna with ham and cheese; we visited the playground one more time despite being too cold for me to stay still; we visited San Telmo feria. We all agreed that "un pedacito … Continue reading Back to overwhelm →