Sweet Home Al…Manama
Today is a milestone. I feel like we should hop on the latest baby picture trend and take a photo … Continue reading Sweet Home Al…Manama
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Our neighborhood red light district
When we told our friends we were moving to Bahrain, many of them were concerned about our safety and well-being. … Continue reading Our neighborhood red light district
First week, by the numbers…
School started for students on Monday. Although I’d been in the school for two weeks prior for meetings and planning … Continue reading First week, by the numbers…
The first day…
Today was the day I’d been preparing for, in one way or another, since last January. I began my 24th … Continue reading The first day…
Just like home… but different
Well, it happened. We had our first meltdown. It was to be expected. I knew it would happen sooner or … Continue reading Just like home… but different
Marhaba!
We arrived in Bahrain after a long overnight flight – about 14 hours. All 3 legs of our journey went … Continue reading Marhaba!
Suitcases, backpacks, and golf clubs…oh my!
This is it. Time to say goodbye to the USA and hello to Bahrain. It’s hard to believe our departure … Continue reading Suitcases, backpacks, and golf clubs…oh my!
… it is real
One tends to gather a lot of belongings when they’ve lived in one place for a while. The New Griswolds are … Continue reading … it is real
Stop and build a Rosie
This morning we took another step in our journey to Bahrain. We interviewed a nanny. Weird. I’ve never interviewed someone … Continue reading Stop and build a Rosie
The goodbyes have begun…
…and I don’t like it. For the past 6 years, I’ve been a member of the Education Minnesota Governing Board. … Continue reading The goodbyes have begun…
The New Griswolds 