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SKIPPING ROPE IN MY FAMILY LIFE
“A life without ups and downs is like a year without spring”. In March, when the weather changes—getting colder, warmer, lighter, darker—that’s how I could describe the current period of my life. Let’s get straight to the positive experiences of this week and skip the bad moments from previous posts. https://littlepuzzlesandme.com/what-great-things-will-happen-in-2026/ First and foremost, half of my family celebrates their birthdays in March, some less, some more, but we’re all still together, and that’s the most precious thing in life. Family and friends are all around us. The greatest influence on how smoothly my children’s early life in a foreign country went was exerted by their friends – the smallest…
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MY NEW LIFE IS PIECE OF CAKE – PART 2
“I open my eyes to a new life, but my mind and heart are full of memories from my old life”. For me, acceptance in a new country seemed like a piece of cake, but reality quickly and painfully kicked me in the butt. As a reminder, I am Polish; I have a Czech husband and two children. I have been living with my family for two years in a new country – the Czech Republic. After two years, I’m still surprised that it’s not any easier for me than it was a year ago. Seen from my kid’s perspective Patrick and Dorothy were born in England – Brighton. Patrick…
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THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT WORKING MOTHER’S SACRIFICE
“Be the kind of mom who makes other moms want to be on your team” I thought that after maternity, the beginnings were only difficult and that the lack of sleep and fatigue would quickly disappear. Unfortunately, after 6 months in a new job, it is just as difficult. Only my distance from silly texts about mothers who can’t keep up at work is much better. I am mentally stronger than in the first few weeks and I am already well organized. Also I am forgetful and always on the run. Below is my new job survival list: FIRST Prepare everyone at work for the fact that you have children,…
