The basketball life Category
The End of an Era
Posted on February 6, 2019 Leave a Comment
My hubby is now in his 13th season as a professional basketball player. I have been overseas with him for all but 3 of those years, making this my 10th season abroad. His first year overseas was my last year of law school. It was tough being apart, especially because we had just had our […]
The Basketball Bubble, aka the Lonely Life of an Overseas Basketball Wife
Posted on November 16, 2018 2 Comments
As I sat down for dinner at 1am this past Monday, I was conflicted as to how I should feel at that moment. I was happy for the silence, but I was exhausted, and pretty pissed at the very fact that I was eating dinner at 1am. My older three had a physical fitness performance […]
Moving Day, the Argentinian Way
Posted on October 25, 2017 Leave a Comment
Two years ago we were in a hotel for 6 weeks and I thought I would just about lose it. It was our first season in Argentina, and I quickly learned what would be coined “the Argentinian way.” Now I can’t be sure if we coined the term, or if it has been around for […]
This Life Isn’t For Everyone
Posted on September 7, 2017 Leave a Comment
So the main flight to Argentina was cool. I have some generally well behaved kids, so the combination of my mommy eye, the pinch, and my “behave bags” will almost always provide good results. Barely any screaming, minimal crying, and as little complaining as can be expected from 3 kids under 7, and a moody […]
When It’s Time To Move On
Posted on July 19, 2017 8 Comments
Anyone familiar with overseas basketball knows that most contracts are year to year, sometimes with an option for an additional year, and sometimes you’ll get a two year offer. Our two year offers have mostly been from less desirable teams, so throughout my husband’s 11 year career, we’ve always had one year contracts and have […]
His Braids Aren’t Funny, So Why Are They Laughing?
Posted on May 18, 2017 2 Comments
Last week, my beautiful and sweet boy was teased and laughed at because of his hair. He just turned 7 and is pretty sensitive as it is, so when I learned that he broke down in tears because of it, my heart just about broke. All of my kids wear their hair naturally. My two […]
No, You Can’t Have My Food: My Life as A Selfish Mom
Posted on March 17, 2017 Leave a Comment
I was raised as an only child, so from my earliest moments, I admit I may not be the best at sharing. I do try, but I’d really rather buy two packs of peanut butter m&m’s and give you one, than have you all up in my bag. Sorry, not sorry. With that said, I […]
When The Terror Hits Close To Home
Posted on January 13, 2017 Leave a Comment
I celebrated my birthday a few days ago and it was another great one, filled with love, friendship, and family. I had dinner with the kids, went out with hubby and friends, and received the most amazing and thoughtful homemade gifts from the kids. I felt so loved and it was another reminder that my […]
How to Maintain Your Sanity When Flying Internationally With Kids and Dogs
Posted on August 12, 2016
I’m very much a wing-it type of woman. Dinner time is whenever it’s ready, bed time is after the kids are fed and bathed, and our daily schedule is so fluid I wouldn’t even call it a schedule. However, when trying to maintain my sanity on a long haul flight, I try to be prepared. […]
For The Love of My Overseas WAGS
Posted on May 13, 2016 4 Comments
I often talk about the good and bad of overseas life, with the good far outweighing the bad. While some things hold true regardless of the team or country, I’ve found that my experiences are greatly affected by the city or town I’m in, and by whether I have a friend to help me pass […]
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