Author Archives: Kristina

Oil Slick

I’m about to admit something internet.  This may alarm some of the members of my family (Melissa).  Last month, I ditched the soaps, lotions, peels, scrubs and retins in favor of … oil. That’s right, I have become a convert … Continue reading

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Chronicles of Unfinished Projects

I do have an excuse for each and every one of these unfinished projects.  Really. First up, Sofia’s dress. See, we cancelled their big birthday party because 1) I am a horrible mother; 2) they are 4 and 2 and … Continue reading

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Sofia is Two … Like a BOSS!

Sofia is two!  What can even be said about our little firecracker?  She is, in a word (or two), the boss. She is stubborn and goofy, she’s a tomboy and loves her dolls, where Aiman is whip quick and spry, … Continue reading

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I Knit

I think I mentioned in another post that I have been knitting. Well … I have. A lot. It may be becoming a problem. I got the urge to start knitting after stumbling upon this website. I have no idea … Continue reading

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Aiman is Four!

It became totally clear while putting together Aiman’s 4th Birthday video that the kid is all action. Sure, he’ll plop himself down on the couch and watch some Spiderman, but he’d much rather run as fast as he can, climb … Continue reading

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An Update – 10 Months in the Making

Can we all just ignore the fact that I haven’t updated the blog in nearly a year?  We can?  Excellent.  Moving along. An Aiman Update:  Aiman started preschool a few weeks ago.  The first 10 minutes of the first day … Continue reading

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ONE

I’ve been trying to write this post for a week and I just can’t seem to find the right words.  I’m now resolved to the fact that I can’t write about Sofia because the English language does not have the words … Continue reading

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THREE

Conversation with Aiman this morning: Me:  Did you have a good sleep? Aiman:  Yeah. Me:  Did you dream? Aiman:  Yeah. Me:   What did you dream about? Aiman:  (long pause) Unicorns. Me:  Ah … do you know what today is? Aiman:  … Continue reading

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Bull Dog

Sofia is no shrinking violet.  She is outgoing and funny and a little stubborn and super adorable.  She is also a bit of a tomboy.  She doesn’t shy away from confrontations with her brother and when she doesn’t get her … Continue reading

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Say Hello to My Lizard Friend

Maybe about a month after we got to Costa Rica we noticed a small little lizard was making his way into our living room (which was basically an open-air deck) every day at about the same time. He was a … Continue reading

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