Today was Jaime’s Christmas performance and it was all the feels from yesterday repeated. Watching your kiddos perform and kill it is wonderful. Jaime had a speaking part and he was so calm and delivered his line perfectly. You go dude! My shiny blue baby 💙 So of course the kiddos’ performances were in… Continue reading Christmas Performance. Round 2.
Little by little. This is my response to the question of how my Spanish is coming along, because actual progress is hard to measure. Part of the reason I came to Spain was because I had a basic knowledge of the language and was confident enough knowing that I would be able to get around;… Continue reading Poco a Poco.
Sometimes, I just can’t. Today was one of those days. Actually, both Monday and Wednesday were difficult. The reason being…Spanish class. Things just didn’t click this week. It was frustrating sitting there in class, not understanding what was going on. At our break I whispered to Michelle, “let’s leave.” Unfortunately, but fortunately, she was strong… Continue reading No puedo.
1. This weekend I was sick and in bed. Not fun. My voice got better then worse. However, the nice part was getting to rest in bed and watch tv (read: Gilmore Girls). Truthfully, I think this was my body’s way of telling me to chill and relax (messaged received). My Spanish mama was great.… Continue reading It’s the little things.
We went our entire afternoon without shouting or crying. Did you read that? Without shouting or crying!!! I mean, honestly, I’m truly shocked. Maybe my babies were being extra sweet since I lost my voice over the weekend. But whatever the reason, I was super thankful for it. Not only because I can barely speak,… Continue reading Sin gritar o llorar.
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” –1 Thessalonians 5:18 1. As I was going to bed last night, I was so thankful for a bed to sleep in. Yesterday I was exhausted and a bed and sleep were such welcome friends. Granted it’s a… Continue reading Day 3 of Positivity.
