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I woke up with this thought: that sometimes we ought to save our kids from our overprotective-selves.

Hours. 200 hours worked on vacation. We hike on every free day, everything is packed solid with fresh air, blue sky, ocean and family. It’s a perfect trip. We followed our heart and it turned out wonderful.

There is a parenting technique that Conrad and I don’t agree on.

I don’t know when kids learn about gratitude, but I am determined to help Jaclyn understand it, even if it’s ahead of her age.

A while back I started a post about jealousy. I don’t think I posted it. It was actually about trying to live discreetly as to not incite envy. As for harboring said feeling on our own… each with his own burden.

When we uprooted and moved, we had this utopian dream that we could live in both places. Many international couples have said this. It’s the quintessential dream. But it’s easier said than done.

I want you here, I want you present and available… but when you are here I have my own priorities.

When we first became parents we were eager. Eager for the whole package.

When emotions run rampant, how do we exercise self-control?

There is something wildly different this trip. And it’s not the verbose 4 year old kid. It’s us. It’s me.

We knew this transatlantic trip will be life changing for Jaclyn. And for us alongside with her. At this age she receives everything most naturally. And I hope this childish bravery, flexibility and adaptability will never disappear from her DNA.

The most challenging part by far as a parent is the constant interruption. Working from home doesn’t help either. There are so many things that we’ve adjusted and adapted, and there are so many more up ahead to work on as we go.