Some of you have asked me to talk about new technologies and how we treat them in our family (some of them aren’t so new anymore because time flies!). The use of technology has completely invaded all fields of our life and education cannot be left behind. As you know, nobody in my house can... Continue Reading →
Return to School and Post-Vacation Syndrome
The kids have are back to school. The days of running around fields and feeling the wind from the mountain are behind them. Living between four walls on one floor is not an easy task! It’s time to bring back the schedule and routines of every day: wake up at a set time, fold the... Continue Reading →
Family Holidays: The Way of Saint James, Northern Route
Finally, I’m able to write to you! What an amazing time we had together on “the Camino.” It was truly an adventure for everyone. A few months ago I asked my older kids to organize and plan our family trip along the Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James): what route we should take, how... Continue Reading →
Rafa and the Dishwasher
Rafa is in charge of putting the dishes in the dishwasher on Tuesdays. After dinner, everyone is responsible for taking their dishes and putting them in the washer. However, there’s always some extra studious kid who needs to go and study for an exam tomorrow and so they leave theirs on the table… Every day... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Perico’s Birthday
I remember in my house growing up we celebrated everything: Saints’ Feast Days, birthdays, Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations… multiplied for my siblings and parents… Finally, it seemed like almost every day we had a reason for a party or at least a special cake. A few days ago we celebrated Perico’s 24th birthday. We... Continue Reading →