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One day as a mommy – Ein Tag als Mutter

Today was a unexpected change on my day. Li became sick during the night and so she had to stay in bed all day. What did that mean for me? No break – normally I have one to two breaks during my day to breakfast and shower or make and eat my lunch and be one my own to recover my batteries for better tolerance to the noise, challenges (when they don’t want to do what you say..well because they are own human beings^^) and controlling my own temper.

So well today actually went better than I thought it would because Cyan had a playdate directly after school so I was together with the three small ones the whole day. Until around 3:30 p.m. everything was totally fine. We played, watched Disney’s “beauty and the beast” (my favorite) and finally we or at least I wanted to go do the groceries because we needed some stuff.

But as usual Ty wasn’t really enthusiastic about this idea. But I really tried to convince him that it will be awesome and super fun – Aaand that we would go to the playground afterwards. With this idea he grabbed his shoes !and mine! and we went off to the supermarket in our neighborhood.

When we finally made it through the too full Albert Heijn with Neo being really uneasy because he doesn’t like it a lot to be in the Buggy, and Nyra always running into the opposite direction Ty decided not to walk with me for whatever reason. So I walked further and acted like going without him but still keeping an eye on him. When we didn’t followed as usual I had no other choice than going back and grabbing him to take him with me. the next meters he resisted to really walk with me on his own. As I was already in a bad shape of not having a real time on my own I started screaming and well then also the groceries fell down, a few eggs broke and I really was on a low point. As you can think we weren’t going to the playground but strait home. As Nyra is pretty slow in Walking that also freaked me out and I came home totally done xD

So it was a pretty crazy day but a huge hug of Li gave me enough strength to keep on going until I can go and relax in my bed. And when I went upstairs Ty came into my room and gave me some handmade Dutch chocolate pralines, which are by the way awesomely delicious. And by giving me it he whispered “I’m really sorry Leonie for being naughty”

I almost cried and forgive him already before are we both said sorry to each other because none of our behavior was good and we promised to try harder and do better in the future.

As conclusion to my day my host mom asked me “And what do you think – do you still want to have kids??” ;)  And well to be honest, yes I totally do because now writing this text I don’t feel bad anymore because they also cuddle so much with me and give mich lots of love every day (e.g. ty always saying “thanks for cooking” or “oh wow the meal you made tastes delicious”). But of course I guess I will start with one kid and that growing by the amount of kids :P

So well that was my day how was yours?

Lots of hugs Xxx, Leo

By posting this on facebook she spoke out my thoughts on this day

Mhh Yummi - they are delicious!!!

My lovely girl grabbing my handbag already coming after me haha ♥

Wohoo… Cyans lost his first milk tooth!!!

Hey there :)

yesterday Cyan and Mike(our neighbors boy) came to me and well Cyan was bleeding out of his mouth and held a teeth up. Then they told me “we were fighting and well then it went a little wrong”.

First I was a little shocked but also had to laugh because they were pretty afraid of what Li would say to this story. Well and when she came home she congratulated Cyan for his first lost milk tooth.

First she said he should lay the tooth under his pillow but well then the tooth fairy will come and bring him something. But then Mike told him that the tooth fairy were actually the parents. As Cyan also knows that Sinterlkaas is not real this was no drama.

Have a nice and sunny day – at least in your heart!!

Xoxo Leo

Home, Christmas and Birthdays

A few days ago Cyan turned 6 and as we are in the Netherlands there’s a lot on you to do list.

Of course the normal craziness with a cake, a kids party, a family&friends party and of course not to forget: presents. But here there is also the unspoken rule of bringing little gifts “traktacies”  which you give all your kids from your class and something little for all teachers. This year we made some little paper cups with popcorn, winegums, chocolate raisins and some salty cookies. Actually the idea is very nice – of giving a little treat but when you have to prepare 27 of them and you’d be also…that’s a lot of work then!! But happy us we were two people and also Ty and Nyra where giving their best to help us. It was quite some work but in the end it was worth it.

As his birthday was on a Friday his 6 guests were picked up directly after school and for me it was quite a sound intensity shock. Even if we have four kids here 6 boys (Cyan and Ty included) and one girl (the only girl Cyan invited) it was never that loud. But well after some pancakes, cake and way to much sugar for this kids full of energy Li and Chris went to an indoor playground with them which was pretty relaxing for me but even more stressful for them. But in the end I guess it was a nice birthday for Cyan.

Furthermore I had a very good time at home with my family and friends. I enjoyed the time there but it was also a good feeling to come back to my 2nd home.

Oh I also went on a little ski trip with Daniel and some friends and luckily we also had two days where we really could ski but also the other days were nice and filled with playing games and having fun.

What really made my heart smile was the kids hugging me and being really happy about me being back.

So far to this story… in my following post I will tell you about my weekend with Sandra, going to a fish spa and our trip to Utrecht

Have a nice week and feel hugged ♥

Leonie 

A wonderful sunrise on our way to the "Feldberg" in the black forrest

Another sunshine ♥ btw he is growing and growing

Drama baby :)

Schuddebuikjes - or super small cookies for on your bread (or your beschuit like I did)--absoloutly delicious!!!

Selfie time xD

A (Dutch) bag full of little treats for Cyans class

closeup of one treat - pirate cup with some confetti and of course filled with sweet and salty things :)

Yeah the least days I could enjoy wonderful sunny and fresh weather :)I hope you did too!