One thing about living on Ambergris Caye with four kids? Everyone knows us. Not in a “we’re famous” way — more like a “here comes the hurricane” way. A lady once said that to me with a big laugh: “They’re like a hurricane!” And honestly… she wasn’t wrong. My kids don’t walk into places quietly — they arrive. They sweep in like a storm: loud, curious, barefoot, hungry, chatty, sticky, and completely themselves. And the best part? The island doesn’t judge them. The island gets

There was a time not long ago when I woke up every day already exhausted. I felt like I was drowning in the endless cycle of caregiving — meals, diapers, messes, school drop-offs, meltdowns, laundry piles that seemed to multiply overnight. It became a daily ritual to feel upset about how much I was doing. I loved my children more than anything in the world, but I also felt trapped by the constant demands. I was giving everything — and there was nothing left for me. --- The Br

People always ask me how we keep any kind of structure while traveling and living between islands and countries. They imagine chaos — bags everywhere, kids melting down, schedules forgotten, Mom hanging on by a thread. And yes, there are chaotic moments. There are airports, missed naps, time-zone surprises, and backpacks that mysteriously weigh 60 pounds although everyone swears they only packed a blanket and a shark toy. But here’s the truth I’ve learned: Adventure doesn’t k

I remember the first time I left Canada to come to Belize. Just me and my three little kids. I was terrified. Not the “nervous butterflies” kind of scared — but the deep, heavy, heart-in-my-throat fear. The What am I doing?  fear. The Can I actually do this?  fear. Traveling alone is one thing. Traveling alone with babies and toddlers? That’s an entirely different battlefield. But I did it. And somehow — it went okay. The Airport Angels People always say most people are goo

The other day, we had one of those moments that perfectly sums up our life. My 3-year-old looked at my 13-year-old and asked, completely serious: “What island is Calgary on?” She burst out laughing — but truly, his confusion made total sense. Because in his world, everything is an island. Every place we’ve lived, played, grown, and learned has been surrounded by coastlines, tides, ferry docks, paddleboards, and beaches. My little ones have only ever known island life — betwe

Since August, my four kids and I have moved every three weeks. Every. Three. Weeks. By now, we’re practically professional movers — we should honestly have our own TV show. “Four Kids, One Mom, and a Million Boxes.” We name our houses like pets — The Tower House, The Beach House, The Off-Grid House — and the kids remember them all. Sometimes they’ll ask, “Can we go back to the pool house?” like we’re picking vacation spots, not recounting our survival saga. So here it is — th

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