A Day in Atlanta
We spent most of our trip to the US in and around the city of Augusta where our friends live. But, as we…
The Perks of Speaking a Small Language
There are more than 7 billion people on this planet and they speak around 7000 different languages. But did you know that half…
Exploring Augusta, Georgia
It’s been a tough fortnight in our house – first Birdy came down with obstructive bronchitis that left her cranky and immobile for several days, then…
Picture Books: Boosting Your Toddler’s Vocabulary
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of reading with a toddler you’ve probably noticed that “reading” is a relative term. They rarely have…
Birdy Flies Transatlantic
One morning early December found our little household in a flurry of activity. As we finally hauled our two large suitcases down the stairs…
Birdy Talks: 22 Months
It’s been a while since I last wrote about our little one’s language progress and so much has happened in just a few…
Our Adventures Flying with a Toddler
Flying with a toddler is a combination of words that often causes unease among parents and co-passengers alike. I used to be one of those people who, upon…
Top 5 Posts of 2015
Once a year comes to an end it’s always fun to look back and see which posts have attracted the most attention. Scroll…
My Favorite Weird German New Year’s Tradition
Since moving to Germany I’ve had to learn a few things about the New Year’s. First, it’s not called New Year’s Eve over…
Christmas Trees Around the World
The Christmas season has arrived and, just as last year, I’m joining the Christmas in Different Lands Series by Multicultural Kid Blogs. Last…









