We dressed Miya in a warm, furry bear suit to brave the cold. Her cheeks became rosy from the wind, but she loved our moments outside.

Travel

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The Happiest Parts of Parenthood and Life on the Road
The Happiest Parts of Parenthood and Life on the Road

Even to Matt, I probably don’t say it enough, but parenthood is breathtaking. To have these feelings as a parent and to experience parenthood is an all-consuming feeling of warmth.

From Medellin to Buenos Aires– Our Five-Month-Old’s Next Journey
From Medellin to Buenos Aires– Our Five-Month-Old’s Next Journey

We woke up to a beautiful, sunny hot day. Our neighborhood is reminiscent of Europe. Recoleta feels old-timey. There were tree-lined avenues, cafes, patios, and parks everywhere.

Top Tips for Travelling with Children to Colonia, Uruguay
Top Tips for Travelling with Children to Colonia, Uruguay

A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Colonia del Sacramento makes for a nice weekend trip from Buenos Aires, mixing quaint wanderings with some good eats and a slow-paced vibe.

With less than two months to full term, we decided to move back to Mexico City, a place we had fallen in love with during the beginning of the pandemic.

Our Journey into Parenthood

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The Happiest Parts of Parenthood and Life on the Road
The Happiest Parts of Parenthood and Life on the Road

Even to Matt, I probably don’t say it enough, but parenthood is breathtaking. To have these feelings as a parent and to experience parenthood is an all-consuming feeling of warmth.

From Medellin to Buenos Aires– Our Five-Month-Old’s Next Journey
From Medellin to Buenos Aires– Our Five-Month-Old’s Next Journey

We woke up to a beautiful, sunny hot day. Our neighborhood is reminiscent of Europe. Recoleta feels old-timey. There were tree-lined avenues, cafes, patios, and parks everywhere.

In Sri Lanka, Contemplating the What-Ifs of Motherhood
In Sri Lanka, Contemplating the What-Ifs of Motherhood

I imagined for a moment what it would be like to be a mother. I stared out the bus window to busy streets, vibrant markets and eventually, a bucolic countryside, and grew lost in my own thoughts.

At the end of September, we pitched and received an assignment from The Washington Post covering Mexico’s Day of the Dead in rural Puebla.

Life Across Borders

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How to Get Your Child’s First Canadian Passport Overseas
How to Get Your Child’s First Canadian Passport Overseas

A step-by-step guide on how to apply for your child’s first Canadian passport at a Canadian embassy overseas.

How to Claim Your Baby’s Canadian Citizenship Overseas (for Canadian Parents)
How to Claim Your Baby’s Canadian Citizenship Overseas (for Canadian Parents)

A step-by-step guide for Canadian parents on how to claim your overseas-born baby’s Canadian citizenship.

How to Get Your Baby’s Mexican Citizenship (for babies born to foreign parents in Mexico)
How to Get Your Baby’s Mexican Citizenship (for babies born to foreign parents in Mexico)

Organizing your paperwork is essential to register your baby, including applying for their passport and citizenship documents. To do this properly follow this guide.