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Moving from Germany to Crete didn’t just change where we live. It changed how I look at everyday life, childhood and motherhood.

I’m not saying one way is right and the other is wrong. But living in a different culture has shown me that so many things I once thought were simply “the way life works” are actually just one way of living. 🤍💫🇬🇷

Life here has taught me to slow down a little. A coffee can turn into a long conversation, a quick stop can become an afternoon, and not everything needs to be planned around the clock. And if he wanna play 30 min longer with his friends, then we let them and having time for moms‘ chats 😅

Especially in summer, life happens outside. Children are part of everyday life, from family dinners to evenings with friends. No one makes you feel like your kids are being a nuisance or questions why they’re still playing outside at 10 pm. School starts later, too, so there’s more time to enjoy those long summer evenings. And honestly, happy, tired kids sleep better anyway.

I’ve learned that children don’t always need planned activities or someone to entertain them. There’s always something to discover, and since we spend so much time outside, nature becomes their playground. Whether it’s exploring, climbing, collecting rocks or simply playing around while we talk, there’s so much joy in the simplest things. (And to be honest, phones are also a part in that age now 🫣)

Life here feels so much less scheduled. Of course, we have appointments, school and hobbies, but we don’t plan every little thing weeks or months in advance. Meeting friends can be as simple as a spontaneous message or deciding to get together later that day. We just live a little more in the moment 🤍

School and routines still matter, but I’ve learned that not every little moment of joy needs to fit into a perfect schedule. Sometimes a spontaneous dinner, an evening with friends or a little adventure is worth being flexible for.

For a while, it felt like children needed to be busy with sports, activities and everything in between. But I’ve learned that childhood doesn’t have to be a constant schedule of organised activities. There’s value in having time to just

Moving from Germany to Crete didn’t just change where we live. It changed how I look at everyday life, childhood and motherhood.

I’m not saying one way is right and the other is wrong. But living in a different culture has shown me that so many things I once thought were simply “the way life works” are actually just one way of living. 🤍💫🇬🇷

Life here has taught me to slow down a little. A coffee can turn into a long conversation, a quick stop can become an afternoon, and not everything needs to be planned around the clock. And if he wanna play 30 min longer with his friends, then we let them and having time for moms‘ chats 😅

Especially in summer, life happens outside. Children are part of everyday life, from family dinners to evenings with friends. No one makes you feel like your kids are being a nuisance or questions why they’re still playing outside at 10 pm. School starts later, too, so there’s more time to enjoy those long summer evenings. And honestly, happy, tired kids sleep better anyway.

I’ve learned that children don’t always need planned activities or someone to entertain them. There’s always something to discover, and since we spend so much time outside, nature becomes their playground. Whether it’s exploring, climbing, collecting rocks or simply playing around while we talk, there’s so much joy in the simplest things. (And to be honest, phones are also a part in that age now 🫣)

Life here feels so much less scheduled. Of course, we have appointments, school and hobbies, but we don’t plan every little thing weeks or months in advance. Meeting friends can be as simple as a spontaneous message or deciding to get together later that day. We just live a little more in the moment 🤍

School and routines still matter, but I’ve learned that not every little moment of joy needs to fit into a perfect schedule. Sometimes a spontaneous dinner, an evening with friends or a little adventure is worth being flexible for.

For a while, it felt like children needed to be busy with sports, activities and everything in between. But I’ve learned that childhood doesn’t have to be a constant schedule of organised activities. There’s value in having time to just

Χρόνια πολλά - This is how Όχι day looks like for a mom whose son goes to a bilingual school in Greece - get ready with us for the big parade! 🇬🇷💫🤍

Χρόνια πολλά - This is how Όχι day looks like for a mom whose son goes to a bilingual school in Greece - get ready with us for the big parade! 🇬🇷💫🤍

The Greeks have given the world so many things, and I think their wisdom deserves to be one of them.🤍

Since moving to Crete, we’ve realised that these sayings aren’t just beautiful words from the past. They reflect a way of life that is still very much alive here. You see it in everyday conversations, in the way people welcome you into their homes, in long coffee dates, shared meals, the patience people have with life and the importance of simply being together.

Life here has taught us that not everything needs to happen immediately, that not everything has to be perfect, and that some of the most beautiful things are found in the simplest moments.

And sometimes, a simple saying from a Greek yiayia makes you stop for a moment and realise just how much there is to learn.💫

Which of these sayings resonates with you the most?🤍🇬🇷

The Greeks have given the world so many things, and I think their wisdom deserves to be one of them.🤍

Since moving to Crete, we’ve realised that these sayings aren’t just beautiful words from the past. They reflect a way of life that is still very much alive here. You see it in everyday conversations, in the way people welcome you into their homes, in long coffee dates, shared meals, the patience people have with life and the importance of simply being together.

Life here has taught us that not everything needs to happen immediately, that not everything has to be perfect, and that some of the most beautiful things are found in the simplest moments.

And sometimes, a simple saying from a Greek yiayia makes you stop for a moment and realise just how much there is to learn.💫

Which of these sayings resonates with you the most?🤍🇬🇷

I got blessed by a Greek priest in Lidl today. 😂🇬🇷
Only in Greece stories like this happen! 💫

I got blessed by a Greek priest in Lidl today. 😂🇬🇷
Only in Greece stories like this happen! 💫

Istanbul photo dump 🇹🇷💫

Istanbul photo dump 🇹🇷💫

A little birthday getaway to Istanbul ✈️❤️
From early morning flights to birthday cake at a local restaurant and our first walk through the Grand Bazaar. Day one in turkey was all about exploring, making memories and celebrating our boy turning 10. 🥳🥳🎂

A little birthday getaway to Istanbul ✈️❤️
From early morning flights to birthday cake at a local restaurant and our first walk through the Grand Bazaar. Day one in turkey was all about exploring, making memories and celebrating our boy turning 10. 🥳🥳🎂

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