how I am raising my child differently than

how I am raising my child differently than
I am raising my child quite differently from how we were raised. I am not comparing two different kids from different cultures; however, I noticed the shock and expressions when they learn how I am raising my son. I am a first-time mother, and everything I learn about…

Life notes: a little bit of summer update

Life notes: a little bit of summer update
We started summer in the right direction. The weather was hot and all the animal places started opening. We had our daily walks in the forest, participated in family event and visited an animal backyard to jump start our summer.  I am now a practical nurse in Finland.…

preparing emotionally for

preparing emotionally for
A second child is coming all too soon this summer. We are having another boy, and like his big brother, he comes when the sun shines the brightest. He was planned, both of them were, but I didn't expect him to come too soon. Honestly, I am so excited to meet him, a…