- spent delicious and challenging time as a stay-at-home mother with my two sons, 18.5 months apart in age (yes, I'm patting myself on the back just a little here ... it wasn't easy, but I got through those first difficult months!);
- traveled home to Canada with my family twice;
- returned to work after a 7-month maternity leave (incredibly long by Turkish standards);
- started a second Masters degree (an M.Sc., no less!);
- spent a night away from my kids for the first time ever -- twice!
- presented at two conferences (hence the nights away);
- watched my older son start preschool;
- attempted several times to get into a regular exercise routine;
- toilet trained a toddler;
- committed to getting a dog (she arrives in about two weeks).
Now I'm thinking of resuming this blog. We'll see!
One in preschool, one toilet-trained, and a dog coming. Oh yes, and a second Masters degree, all of which is what I would expect of your mother's daughter.
ReplyDeleteOf course, I'm most excited about the dog. What breed is she? We have a Golden Retriever, and she loves children and toddlers.
It's great to see you posting to your blog again, Cécile, and I hope you find time to continue.
K
It's funny you would post this today. I stumbled upon your blog as I was searching for something just like this! I may be moving to Turkey with my husband [who is Turkish] next year. I am from the U.S. and I find your insights about daily life in Turkey extremely interesting and informative -especially since we will soon be starting a family. I am from an international family but still wonder if I can handle the culture shift. If you keep it going I will be a follower!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the positive feedback, Kay and Janice!
DeleteJanice -- good luck with everything, and let me know if you need anything!