Category Archives: Life

The Other Big News

Another thing that’s been occupying our thoughts of late is the fact that Sarah is pregnant again; thirteen weeks gone, to be precise. To answer the question we get asked the most often: no, we don’t know what sex the … Continue reading

Posted in Children | 2 Comments

Big Day

Monday was a big day for the McKenna-Macdonalds. Eloïse attended peuterspeelzaal, or play school. As it was her first day, we both stayed with her for the whole session. As we entered at 13:30, she began to cautiously look around. … Continue reading

Posted in Children | 3 Comments

We’re In

It’s been quite a week. The only way to deal with it was to spread one’s arms, surrender to the oncoming wave and attempt to ride atop it. After the hectic phone calls and final arrangements for the move last … Continue reading

Posted in House | Leave a comment

Whirling Dervish

Things are hectic in the run up to the move to the new house, so I do feel as if I have something in common with the Dervishes. Yesterday, I made 40 outgoing calls on my mobile phone. I’m not … Continue reading

Posted in House | Leave a comment

Domus Nova

We’re moving. We’ve bought a new house and will be moving into it this coming Friday. The transfer of the keys took place at the end of last week. Our current house has been sold and the transfer of the … Continue reading

Posted in House | Leave a comment