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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 ( 620 )
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Victory Day, Again
Did I ever tell you about how much I love having double the holidays when we're living overseas? Just in case you forgot, I'll tell you again. I love having... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Homeschooling Advantages: Time to Play
When I decided to homeschool Kathleen, I knew that some days I would think about my friends who had time for play groups and park dates while I was stuck... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
It's Never Too Early to Learn About Gladiators
This week's history lesson was about Rome. We started last week with the story of Remus and Romulus and this week moved on to gladiators and Roman gods and... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Why Having Two Girls First is Awesome
This Friday we had no school. Most Fridays we have no school. I have had no problem getting all of Kathleen's assignments done in four days, and I only had... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Time to Climb Back Up
I have a confession to make: I am not fit for the diplomatic lifestyle. I don't drink tea. I haven't had a pedicure since the Arab Spring. I drive my own car. Read more
Posted on 04 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Does Your Car Insurance Cover These Events?
We got a friendly update from our car insurance provider, Clements, the other day. It was in the junk folder where most messages get a subject line scan, if... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
The Facts of Life
One day I made bagels. We had family coming into town later that week and I cancelled school in order to get ready for their arrival. The day started with bread. Read more
Posted on 28 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Adventure Saturday
I feel like I should be getting some promotional credit from the Azerbaijani tourist board for some of the blog posts that have been on here recently. Read more
Posted on 24 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Why Azerbaijan is Cooler Than Disney World
In the last month we've not only been able to host my parents, but also my aunt and her husband. While hosting them, we've been able to see some interesting... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
And the Winner Is...
Bridget, again, with her guess of Tajikistan! All of you who did not guess Tajikistan can now breathe a sigh of relief because you won't have to be shelling... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
20 Questions, Round Three
Well, this round's participation was a little... thin. I'm guessing that we're so stunningly obvious about the places we go that the rest of you know already. Read more
Posted on 12 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
20 Questions, Round Two
My apologies to all of you who were waiting for round two. We have been busy with family so I'm a little late.Was this place part of the Soviet Union?yesWill yo... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
It's Twenty Questions Time!
It's that time of year again, the time where I know where we are going next and you (well, most of you) don't. Instead of being nice and telling you where The... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
More Fun Times with My Parents
The Fingers of Besh Barmag!Yesterday, we set out for the Castle of Çiraq Qala. The closest we got was a bunch of seriously bemused workers who were wondering... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Another Stolen Post
This has been one great trip! I've been able to try even more hair styles,view architecture from the Soviet era, (stunning, simply stunning)and explore a... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Stolen from My Parents' Blog
My parents have come for a visit, so we've been having some fun.Out of Baku!After we had settled in for a couple of days in Baku, Ashley bought provisions and w... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
A Return to Sanity
A few days ago, I came inside from a walk with the children and started cooking dinner. Kathleen and Sophia were cold from the walk so they went upstairs and... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
International Women's Day
Last Friday was International Women's Day, so Brandon had work off. We have a family policy of doing fun things on holidays, so we decided to go to Besh Barmag... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
The Best Saturday Ever
Sometimes my life is really hard. Like when I have to haul water out of the river two miles away to cook dinner for my nine children. Okay, that never happens. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
It's Never a Good Sign
when two of the three places you're considering living in for the next three years are mentioned in National Geographic articles. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING