tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.comments2023-06-18T15:06:48.512+01:00Accidentally EnglishAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17830442946227221552noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-68697350296039159622014-04-21T20:13:07.765+01:002014-04-21T20:13:07.765+01:00Thanks for that! That is very good to know!Thanks for that! That is very good to know!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17830442946227221552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-26723667972825736762014-04-21T19:41:37.924+01:002014-04-21T19:41:37.924+01:00Living in London you would do direct consular fili...Living in London you would do direct consular filing through the US Embassy in London. It makes the process 4-6 months instead of the much longer green card process elsewhere. We did it and it was done in 4.5 months. Then you have 6 months to enter the US. It is really fairly painless!andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239994311662607918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-40900853362558541852013-02-15T20:01:38.003+00:002013-02-15T20:01:38.003+00:00On the other hand, here in Chicago we have a brill...On the other hand, here in Chicago we have a brilliant blue sky but it's freezing (actually, below freezing) and probably won't warm up till April/May. Sigh. Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-87145443238847209842013-01-12T07:54:57.967+00:002013-01-12T07:54:57.967+00:00I love your explanation of the Christmas season he...I love your explanation of the Christmas season here. I hadn't really realized that the 12 Days of Christmas is after Christmas. And that Twelfth Night is a real occasion. Christmas is really steeped in traditions here that I am still discovering.Travel With Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646026064261601469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-17096279635614460752012-11-27T19:24:09.890+00:002012-11-27T19:24:09.890+00:00Distance is distance. The only dfference is that t...Distance is distance. The only dfference is that there's an ocean between me and my family, but I've often said that even if we lived in the U.S. there'd be no guarantee we'd see them any more (unless we lived in the same state, of course). Thanks for reading!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17830442946227221552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-47904860439636924162012-11-25T02:48:01.401+00:002012-11-25T02:48:01.401+00:00I met your mother today at a small business open h...I met your mother today at a small business open house in Bonlee. She shared your blog with me. I live in NC now and my family is in NY. (not quite the same), but I totally understand how it never gets easier. I have learned how to hold back the tears until I am en route, but they still flow.<br /><br />www.domesticatedworkingwoman.blogspot.com<br />Lindsay Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07930481327922735711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-45195734195014884742012-11-20T13:33:16.612+00:002012-11-20T13:33:16.612+00:00I think you should think about moving back to the ...I think you should think about moving back to the states. Maybe not your childhood town, but somewhere close to family would be worth considering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-34247697083221706132012-11-20T02:06:35.944+00:002012-11-20T02:06:35.944+00:00Sometimes I wish the Brits has a "holiday&quo...Sometimes I wish the Brits has a "holiday" as meaningful as Thanksgiving because I never feel I have much to share with my YankeeBrits. Yes, we had Guy Fawkes' night but that's really only bonfires and fireworks and not especially "family" centered. Good for you for keeping it going. Have a good one.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-820894093117448282012-11-13T17:12:52.595+00:002012-11-13T17:12:52.595+00:00We do the opposite with our 1-2 month trips to Eng...We do the opposite with our 1-2 month trips to England in the summer. My older two in particular, have a lot of memories of lovely family gatherings in grandma's English garden. In fact, so lovely are those memories that when they think of England they think of sun! Rather funny that!Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-36000845958005036482012-08-05T14:05:01.016+01:002012-08-05T14:05:01.016+01:00The converse dilemma is how to explain to grandpar...The converse dilemma is how to explain to grandparents that yes you do have a free weekend, but you'd like to spend it together and not driving to see them. <br /><br />Ensuring that maternal and paternal grandparents get their fair share of grandchild time is a bit of a juggling act. Of course when you've flown halfway round the world to see them it's all about them and their special time.<br /><br />I only saw my grandmother and aunts and uncles once every few years as they all lived in another country and it made our time with them extra special.Chocolate is not the only fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752808365022025569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-64853292486918487852012-08-02T18:53:21.941+01:002012-08-02T18:53:21.941+01:00Yes, I think you do too! :)
It is hard, and your s...Yes, I think you do too! :)<br />It is hard, and your situation proves the point that even if we lived in the U.S. we might not see my family any more -- unless we lived in the same town, whichis highly unlikely if we ever do move back.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17830442946227221552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-49556333903622584892012-08-02T18:24:54.777+01:002012-08-02T18:24:54.777+01:00I can somewhat relate as well...I only live 3 hour...I can somewhat relate as well...I only live 3 hours away from my parents, but there are times it is six weeks or more before I see them. As the kids get older, it is becoming more difficult to travel outside of the summertime. My mom and I had this discussion recently...my parents are contemplating moving. I haven't seen my brother in over a year and my sister-in-law in 2 1/2 years. Here's to hoping it gets a little easier...perhaps I need to put a trip to London on my calendar too ;).Jess Hamiltonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-17208158705647277052012-08-01T08:15:41.897+01:002012-08-01T08:15:41.897+01:00Yes, paying for 4 is expensive enough. Luckily, we...Yes, paying for 4 is expensive enough. Luckily, we're still at the stage where Cupcake will go for free (technically, although we still pay taxes for her). We also have enough miles to get two free adult tickets. But I know that the first time we have to pay full price for all 4 of us will be a shock to the system.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17830442946227221552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-14366762846752221002012-07-31T21:59:39.722+01:002012-07-31T21:59:39.722+01:00This is why we likely won't have a third child...This is why we likely won't have a third child, because we go back to the UK to visit my husbands family every year and I just don't think we can afford plane tickets for 5 every year back and forth! I completely understand.andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239994311662607918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-72932791988122925542012-04-09T20:36:31.484+01:002012-04-09T20:36:31.484+01:00Congrats!Congrats!andreahttp://www.andreaythomas.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-1960046041719949252012-03-08T15:19:54.390+00:002012-03-08T15:19:54.390+00:00it really is disgusting manners! shame on all!it really is disgusting manners! shame on all!Lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730053511578107549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-86233144692261106672012-03-08T15:18:57.283+00:002012-03-08T15:18:57.283+00:00it's sad that our manners are so bad! and sham...it's sad that our manners are so bad! and shame on men! wish they had to carry another human being to see how it feels!Lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730053511578107549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-2950667783732603502011-10-29T01:13:53.766+01:002011-10-29T01:13:53.766+01:00Given the price of petrol in the UL, you'll ce...Given the price of petrol in the UL, you'll certainly have the incentive to only use the car when really necessary. Though of course it may be like me having disposable diapers around when I intended to use cloth - there seemed to be more and more occasions when DH decided it was much more practical to use the disposable ones!Almost Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865905831387595915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-77379980118826368172011-10-27T17:10:12.727+01:002011-10-27T17:10:12.727+01:00Yes, so glad we took advantage while we had the ch...Yes, so glad we took advantage while we had the chance because those days are numbered with Crumpet 2 on the way. :)Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17830442946227221552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-48893905629424559882011-10-26T20:33:59.315+01:002011-10-26T20:33:59.315+01:00How lucky you are to have so many nice holidays in...How lucky you are to have so many nice holidays in this tricky economic climate. Glad you're making the most of it and enjoying your hard earned wages! XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-61070306938760280442011-10-23T01:31:01.368+01:002011-10-23T01:31:01.368+01:00I commuted in Chicago years ago when heavily pregn...I commuted in Chicago years ago when heavily pregnant and I rarely got offered a seat. I'm not sure if people thought I was going to sue them for insulting me (or something) but I was very obviously pregnant - you can't be that fat and still have skinny ankles.<br />I think I would have worn the badge although I was always embarrassed to draw attention to the fact.Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-55525500107641914132011-10-22T00:50:21.938+01:002011-10-22T00:50:21.938+01:00We have a 3.5 year old and our weekends also revol...We have a 3.5 year old and our weekends also revolve around his birthday party schedule!andreahttp://www.andreaythomas.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-60657990531417339792011-10-22T00:49:27.234+01:002011-10-22T00:49:27.234+01:00When I was pregnant with my son in London no one e...When I was pregnant with my son in London no one ever gave up their seat for me, ever. I was almost to my due date and on a crowded tube and standing and this lady next to me said 'you should be sitting, WHEN IS YOUR DUE DATE?' (she screamed this part) and I said, oh, Saturday and you should have seen peoples faces. I had a few offers then :) I wish I had that pin 4 years ago!andreahttp://www.andreaythomas.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-72709712255630283602011-10-08T00:04:53.591+01:002011-10-08T00:04:53.591+01:00CONGRATS!!
How about Jelly Baby? haha.
Best wishes...CONGRATS!!<br />How about Jelly Baby? haha.<br />Best wishes for your expanding family!<br /><br />Amanda<br />"American AngloFUN"<br />www.amandamolly.blogspot.comAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653136463028977239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930466994756766007.post-71622095777328038112011-08-01T07:06:45.853+01:002011-08-01T07:06:45.853+01:00Sounds like you had a good time in Doolin; it is a...Sounds like you had a good time in Doolin; it is a beautiful, and magical, place. I was there ten years ago this very month and took some photos that looks startlingly similar to yours.MikeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530099708429116393noreply@blogger.com