Boston, Massachusetts – Back in our own house in our own country, we’re trying to transition to a new routine, which will include preschool for the twins, starting next week. This week, we got nothin’. No babysitter, no grandparents, no…
Meanwhile, Back in the Pink House…
… this has been going on. When we finally make our way back to the pink house, I always have a new, deeper appreciation for all the regular stuff. The things that I love about home are all the…
Finnish Childcare
Kirkkonummi, Finland – This was one of the major stress factors leading up to our trip: what are we going to do with the twins in Finland? In the past, we have exercised various options for childcare while traveling. Our…
Fairytale Kingdom
Tallinn, Estonia – According to the official Tallinn tourism website, “Tallinn is a fairytale kingdom for kids of all ages, full of fun filled activities sure to give the whole family a blast!” After that explosive introduction, it goes on…
Quintessential Finland
Porkkala, Finland – We were looking for a mini-adventure with the twins – something close to home but still special. A neighbor had told us that this peninsula jutting into the Gulf of Finland is a beautiful place. We didn’t…
In the Land of the Twilight
Stockholm, Sweden – As in Copenhagen, we spent much of our time here wishing that the twins were with us. We even popped into Junibacken, a children’s museum dedicated to Astrid Lingren and other Swedish children’s literature. I know Lingren…
A Bicycle Built for Three
Copenhagen, Denmark – The grandparents have arrived and Daddio and I made our escape to Copenhagen. For the next five days we are twin free! Of course, we spend this precious time talking about the twins and missing the twins.…
Busy Boats
Helsinki, Finland – From May to September, the Finns (my Finns) spend most of their time on the water, sailing from island to island in the Gulf of Finland and on the Archipelago Sea. Maybe that’s one reason why they were…
Nature Boys
Kirkkonummi, Finland – Have you been wondering what we have been up to? Daddio and I have been busy hanging out in archives, conducting interviews and treating people to expensive, tax-deductible meals. The twins have been attending an English-language daycare…
Finnish Baby Box
This article in BBC News Magazine made the rounds of the mommy forums a few months ago. Why do Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes? Because the Finnish government provides them, packed full with clothing, diapers and other necessities, free…