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L is for Legacy & Love
My paternal grandfather was one of 7 boys, 5 of whom made it to adulthood. Among the 5 brothers there were 4 children, my father being...
Dec 21, 20173 min read


Five years on
Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers and warm wishes on Friday; everything went very well. I was on the table for less than 30...
Dec 18, 20173 min read


#3
I've mentioned that I have 3 sons, an (almost) 18-year-old, a 16-year-old and a 13-year-old. Along with C, they are the best (and most...
Dec 13, 20173 min read


Rubber meet road
I think I have a lot of time before we move, but I'm realizing quickly that is an illusion. I leave for Spain the week the kids go back...
Dec 12, 20173 min read


Have apps will travel
Earlier in the week I mentioned that I'm a planner. In the age of the internet and smartphones, it's been easy to have access to...
Dec 8, 20175 min read


More than just location
We've been talking to our sons a ton about the changes that we can expect to face when we move. There are the obvious: language,...
Dec 7, 20173 min read


Backward organizing
I'm a planner. I research, read, learn, schedule, check, double-check, and then begin. I usually get to that last step and cross my...
Dec 5, 20172 min read


Monday morning surprise
You know how things are going along then something happens and it takes a minute to get your head around what you just saw/heard/read?...
Dec 4, 20171 min read


Valencia
I have never been to Valencia and neither has C. We've been to Spain, and we loved it. However, deciding to pick up and move across an...
Nov 30, 20172 min read


Things you're asking
I've been asked a few questions several times, and thought I'd put together a quick answer sheet. Eventually I guess I'll create a FAQ...
Nov 28, 20172 min read


Stomach drop
Today is the day that we go public with our news to our extended friend circles. Our families have known for months, our kids knew before...
Nov 27, 20171 min read


One of many checklists
I've been thinking about all the things that I want to do in Atlanta before we call Valencia home. For months C has heard me say some...
Nov 24, 20171 min read


Thanksgiving
Just because we're excited doesn't mean that we aren't scared and sometimes sad. The emotions come in waves and I've found that it's...
Nov 23, 20172 min read


Why?
It's a long story, but my sons and I are eligible for Spanish citizenship through my Dad's side of the family. I will share the hoops and...
Nov 21, 20172 min read


Here we go
You may have already heard, and then again, maybe you haven't. We are moving y'all, and this time it isn't just ITP. Our family is...
Nov 20, 20171 min read
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