Two languages are taxing, peeps!

Yes, you can find just about anything pickled. We found this pickled watermelon in the Russian section of our local gourmet supermarket (Edeka).

We think this is the best supermarket in Germany - and in our little village!

As I mentioned, August and September's gray and rain have kept us inside, preventing us from exploring the beautiful nature around us. One unexpected antidone to cabin-fever has come from a song.

This sweet song keeps popping up here and there on my "baby play" ipod playlist, and actually has kept me going on the hard days. Not a particularly big fan of Pocahontas, this version features Judy Kuhn, a striking voice. The orchestration is rich and full, with sweeping movement that animates the song's river theme. Props for bringing this song a second life!

Specifically, this line: "What I love most about rivers is you can't step in the same river twice . . . The water's always changing!" is an important reminder to stay focused in the beauty around us right now. We'll never be back to this exact spot in our lives, with the opportunities, challenges, growth and people that are waiting to be uncovered!