April 19th A light has come on in my brain. I know why I am not stressed out about everyone speaking German around me! All of the Sims I have played has payed off! I always knew those hours weren’t pointless. Today I made the realization that right now it seems as if I have been dropped into a game of The Sims. Complete with an elaborate house, a lake, and everyone speaking in what could very well be Simlish. As with my Sims, a lot of times I know what they want because of ... Read More about An Au Pair in Germany: April 19th
An Open Letter to My Mama in Heaven
Hey Mama, We are coming up on a year since you went away. Sometimes it feels like it’s been longer and sometimes it feels like you are still here with me. I am so happy for you. You were in pain for so long, especially at the end. I’m so glad you’re not in any pain anymore. Watching you slowly slip away was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I’ve never had to sit and watch someone slowly leave this earth like I did with you. You were always so full of life and passion, but in the ... Read More about An Open Letter to My Mama in Heaven
An Au Pair in Germany: April 18th
Happy Birthday Clara! Today Clara turned 4 years old. We woke up around 8:30 and went downstairs with the family where we were told to wait in the foyer so Kerstin could get stuff ready in the kitchen. Clara was overflowing with excitement, and Lukas was peeved that he had been left behind on the stairs. He has been screaming so much that his voice kept breaking. I would say ‘poor baby’ but he kind of brought it on himself. When we went into the kitchen it was like a ... Read More about An Au Pair in Germany: April 18th
An Au Pair in Germany: April 17th, 2010
April 17th I love days like today. I would say that so far, today would be my ‘ideal day’. I woke up at 9 and showered with no rush on my part (rushing sucks, especially straight out of bed). Unfortunately I missed the big group breakfast in the dining room, but somebody saved me a croissant and I paired that with some homemade jam and a macchiato. I believe this is what they eat in Heaven. The friends of the family will be here until after Clara’s party tomorrow, and ... Read More about An Au Pair in Germany: April 17th, 2010
An Au Pair in Germany: April 15th and 16th, 2010
Thursday Life is ironic sometimes. Tomorrow we hold the funeral for S’s father and Monday we have a big birthday party for Clara. It is strange to me that humans can shift their emotions around so rapidly. Such is the beauty of this life. When we face a storm it is almost always followed by a rainbow. It has been a few weeks since S’s father died, but I know the family is still grieving. I can tell whenever Lukas points at the sky and says ‘Himmel’ (sky/heaven). ... Read More about An Au Pair in Germany: April 15th and 16th, 2010
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