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Writing about my mothering experience as a foreigner raising bilingual and bicultural children, dealing with the system on behalf of my special needs son and navigating Chicago and the world with my kids.

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by Ana Martin SagredoSeptember 25, 2020
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Gazpacho

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Spanish instructor, editor, translator, mother, and blogger at
Chicago Now. Trying to live a bilingual/bicultural life with an ocean between my legs.

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I’m going to miss our walks by the lake when it I’m going to miss our walks by the lake when it gets cold. I have a confession to make: I have never loved driving to soccer practices. I am always too busy, and feel like I have a million other things to do. I used to bring papers to grade with me. But I don’t grade anymore, and after a year stuck at home, this Fall I have learned to make the best out of these hours. I bring a book, writing tools… And we walk. Little D gets some solo mom time, I get my steps done, and we both enjoy all the beauty Chicago and the lake have to offer. So, yes. I will truly miss it. 🍁⚽️🍁 Voy a echar de menos nuestros paseos cuando llegue el frío. Tengo que confesar que llevar a los niños a los entrenamientos no es mi forma favorita de pasar la tarde. Siempre tengo millones de cosas que hacer. Antes solía traer exámenes y corregir, pero ya no corrijo. Así que este otoño, después de un año metidos en casa, he aprendido a aprovechar estos ratos. Me traigo un libro, papel y pluma, y damos paseos. Little D pasa un ratito solo conmigo, yo ando, y disfrutamos de lo bonita que es la ciudad. Así que sí. Lo voy a echar de menos. #lakemichigan #chicago #lagomichigan #fosterbeach #northwind #soccermom #momchauffer #fall #otoño #city #nature #nofilter #slowlife #slowdown #halffullglass @choosechicago
After not going to the movies for two years, we co After not going to the movies for two years, we couldn’t have picked a better occasion, venue or film. @frenchdispatch was simply sublime, and I think I earned another fan for Wes Anderson. @musicboxchicago hadn’t changed a single bit, and even the piano player was still there. The fact that they required vaccines made us feel very safe. And it felt great to see a theater full again. Way to go, @chifilmfest !!! #movies #film #chicagofilmfestival #chicago #out #lakeview #cine #wesanderson #musicbox #frenchdispatch #teenager #momandson #malamadreandoconmihijo @lucasfdgm
You know those times when you are desperately look You know those times when you are desperately looking for a safe place to eat while your son warms up for his game, and everything has closed or is a chain, and you are starting to feel depressed, and suddenly you enter a place that doesn’t call your attention from the outside, but that is a freaking gem once you walk in? Well, The Biscuit Man/The Longroom is that place. The food tastes as amazing as it looks, and the bar has a tea and coffee selection unheard of in a… bar. I will definitely come back. With friends. Joyitas que se pueden encontrar casi sin querer en Chicago cuando te atreves a entrar en un sitio que desde fuera parece casi que está hasta cerrado. #hiddengem #chicagorestaurants #chicagofood #chicago #lakeview #thelongroom #biscuit #thebiscuitman #patio #outdoorsdiningchicago #covidsafe @thebiscuitman @longroomchicago
I’ll never get tired of Chicago. Living in a big I’ll never get tired of Chicago. Living in a big city, and having so much nature five minutes away is a privilege I am thankful for every day. The guy in the hat has been going to that pond with me since he was a baby. I would put him in the stroller, as it was the only way he would nap, and walk to the lily pool book, journal and coffee in hand. We spent many, many hours there, and it was a respite on those clumsy days of early motherhood. We still love it as much as then, but we now have more company. 💚🌿🏞 Nunca me canso de Chicago. Vivir en una ciudad tan grande, y tener tanta naturaleza a mano es un privilegio por el que estoy muy agradecida. El adolescente del gorro lleva yendo a ese estanque conmigo desde que era un bebé. El único sitio en el que se echaba la siesta era la sillita, y en ella lo ponía cada tarde. Cogía un café, un libro y un cuaderno, y pasaba horas allí. En aquellos primeros meses de maternidad torpes, se convirtió en mi refugio. Nos sigue encantado, y ahora tenemos mucha más compañía cuando vamos. #chicago #lincolnpark #lilypool #caldwell #citykids #urbankids #siblings #brothers #momoffourboys #cuatrimadre #hermanos #motherhood #maternidad #nature #naturaleza #lpconservacy #nestinginchicago @lucasfdgm @lpconservancy
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