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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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My Book Shelf/Self Challenge: July

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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’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
Today I took a Telmo day. Since I am working full Today I took a Telmo day. Since I am working full time, I barely spend solo time with him. So today I took a day off during the week to just be with him. Not to clean the house, or tidy up, or cook. To BE with him. We went to the playground, to the North Pond, to the zoo… The sea lions were a success. The carousel is work in progress. In Spanish fashion, he wanted to jump into the fountain (Spaniards celebrate sport victories by jumping into fountains). We both had a blast. It is 9 pm, and I haven’t checked my email once. And it feels damn good. 🐣👶🏼🦭🎠🌳 Hoy he tenido un “Telmo día”. ¿Que qué es eso? Cuando tienes unos cuantos niños, y trabajas, no es fácil dedicarles tiempo por separado. Sobre todo al más pequeño. Así que hoy me he tomado el día libre, y lo he pasado con él. No me he cogido el día para limpiar, cocinar, ordenar… Me lo cogido para ESTAR con él. Hemos ido al parque, a un estanque, al zoo… Los leones marinos le han encantado. El tiovivo no tanto. Como buen español, ha intentado tirarse a la fuente. 😅 Los dos hemos estado felices. De hecho, son las 9 de la noche, y aún no he abierto un solo correo electrónico. Y, oye, se está bien así. #workingmom #motherhood #malamadre #madretrabajadora #maternidad #momoffourboys #cuatrimadre #nestinginchicago #lincolnpark #chicago #lincolnparkzoo
Yesterday I went to my first art fest in a couple Yesterday I went to my first art fest in a couple of years. @rachelsteininger had to drag me out of my couch, and I am so happy she did! I had forgotten how nice it was to see people, art, artists, beautiful things, and running into friends. To see the streets alive again. As much as I like going out (and if you know me IRL you know I LOVE it), I had gotten used to the reclusion brought by the pandemic. Comfy. And now, I have to slowly get comfortable being out again. Baby steps. 🎨🌺🌇 Aquí en USA son muy comunes las ferias de arte en la calle. Que me encantan. Hacía dos años que no iba a una, y ayer una amiga me convenció de ir. Y fue una gozada. Me había olvidado de lo que echaba de menos ver gente, arte, artistas, cosas bonitas, de encontrarme con amigos por la calle. De la vida. Con lo que me gusta salir (y quien me conoce sabe que me ENCANTA), la pandemia me había acostumbrado a estar metidita en casa. Ahora toca acostumbrarse poquito a poquito a salir otra vez. 📷by Rachel Steininger #art #artfair #artfest #chicago #lakeview #summer #stillsummer #friends #goingout #flowers @lakevieweastfestivalofthearts
Yesterday was the first day of soccer for this guy Yesterday was the first day of soccer for this guy. He had an absolute blast, played with all his might, and not only did he celebrate his goals, but also the goals of his teammates, all as if they were playing the final of the Champions League. His face says it all, right? ⚽️⚽️⚽️ Ayer fue el primer día de fútbol de esta temporada para este campeón. Se lo pasó genial, jugó como si le fuera la vida en ello, y celebro sus goles y los de aus compañeros como si estuvieran jugando la final de la Champions. Su cara lo dice todo, ¿no? #soccer #fútbol @ayso418 #ayso #chicago #lakefront
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