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Sherwood Family Nonsense
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We're a diplomatic family traveling the world. Dad represents the US government in Baku, while the rest of us (Mom and four children) stay home living off his largesse.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 625 )
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Top and Bottom Ten of Our House
I like our house. I really do. Especially for being a house in a foreign country. There was a discussion on Facebook a few days ago where someone wondered if al... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Baku Top and Bottom Ten
Now that all of our things are gone and we're counting down the days until we get on that plane, it's time to reflect on the past two years in Baku. Read more
Posted on 28 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Happy Birthday to Me
This week I turned thirty-something. When I woke up on my birthday - no actually, when I remembered it was my birthday while kissing Brandon goodbye for work - ... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Pack-Out
The landing outside my bedroom door is completely empty. The rug, chair, pictures, bookshelf, and books have all been carted away. Read more
Posted on 21 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Come Shopping at the Sherwood's
We have a lot of food in our consumables closet. After two years of eating through our stash we still have shelves full of coconut milk, karo syrup, canned... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SHOPPING -
Down the Tunnel
I was sitting in church today when I realized that we only have one more Sunday left in Baku. How strange. After over two years of living here and going to... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Freezer Meals
Today we had pesto pasta and peach pie. The peaches have been sitting in the freezer since a friend gave them to me this summer when we were leaving. Read more
Posted on 12 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Happy New What?
I think the last time I stayed up until midnight for New Year's was 2008, and that was unintentional. New Year's Eve is a holiday for single people, childless... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
What I Hate Most About Pregnancy
I am now working on my fifth pregnancy, which I personally find unbelievable. People who are pregnant for the fifth time are responsible, mature, and obviously... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Home Church
This year everyone left for Christmas vacation. Not everyone left, because if they all did the whole city would be empty and I'd have a hard time getting food o... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Baku State Circus
Did I ever tell you that I've never been to the circus? My parents claim that they took my older sister once and all she did was complain about the smell so the... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Shedding the Pounds
Now that we've got Christmas over with it's time to get serious about leaving. We leave in less than a month and the packers are coming (as soon as Brandon... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Christmas 2013
This year we had another great Christmas. I'm starting to notice a trend in our holidays recently - they've all been great. I strongly suspect that this has... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
One Month to Go
We have a month left before we leave Baku. A month seems like a long time until you start adding up the weeks. This week is Christmas, the week after that is Ne... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Christmas Crafts
Every year we make Christmas crafts it becomes a little less crowd control (don't touch that paint! Scissors are not for hair! No, that gingerbread is not for... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
And We're Expecting...
Last Tuesday I had my twenty week ultrasound. We all know that the purpose of these ultrasounds is to check that the baby is growing well and to look for... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Happy Birthday, Edwin
This week Edwin turned four. Four used to be very big, but when you're the child third four doesn't seem as big as it used to be. Read more
Posted on 17 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Our Turn
We have been reading and hearing about snow falling in practically everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere (even Egypt). I have felt smug and the children... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Getting Low on Dishes
A few days ago I looked into my cupboard and found five glasses. I checked the dishwasher, the counter, and the refrigerator to see if I'd missed some but... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Once in a Blue Moon, When the Cat's Away the Mice Will Play Instead of Being Sen...
Last Wednesday Brandon had a reception to attend. Every time he has something after hours for work, I thank my stars that he didn't decide to go into public... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING
