World Music Day moved both of us deeply—there couldn’t have been a more fitting way to start October! And this cellist boy even convinced me to make music together, so I had to dust off my flute that’s been resting for years to play a few notes alongside him. I’m far from my best form, unfortunately, but the flutist inside me is waking up, and once she stretches her limbs, real jam sessions await us! Cello lessons and preparing for them during the most beautiful autumn days are a true treat in the afternoons. And then a shared evening concert (a real nighttime outing with my son— it hit me…

They sneak off to the neighboring small town for coffee! As always, whenever it’s just Ru and me, I get swept up in the mood for planning (especially in September, when it overlaps with my autumn nesting season—I’ve written about this in my original blog, daysonpaper.blog.hu too). And really, what could capture the feeling of togetherness and paying attention to each other better than two steaming, fragrant mugs of coffee on a little table? I’m actually revisiting an old sidetrack in my life (I’ve started writing again, just for my own amusement), and sitting on the terrace of one of my favorite cafés, I couldn’t resist pulling out the story I’m currently…

This autumn, I find myself swinging between two feelings. One part of me still longs for the summer months—the vibrant life, the exceptional moments I was lucky to experience (moments I find hard to let go of). Conversations, moods, feelings that still hold me a little, and maybe I hold on to them too, because their closeness still feels good. At the same time, my always-returning autumn side is taking shape—the one that simply adores September… The cool mornings; the soft music playing while Ru and I linger in our pajamas in the sunny living room before school; the hearty breakfasts that start our day; the cozy sweaters and the…

Over the past few years, I’ve been trying (okay, sometimes maybe a little too much) to gently guide Ruben towards music, because I have to admit—I’m definitely biased here. Sure, you can live without music, but honestly, it’s just not the same. And if someone only enjoys listening, well, just imagine how magical it is to actually create music yourself! Ru has been talking about wanting to learn the cello since he was very little. Even back in kindergarten, he mentioned it (yes, I did my gentle parental homework there too—just softly pointing out that classical music and instruments exist, and then letting him discover what truly speaks to him).…

For our first day, we planned an ice cream tasting tour, visiting three confectioneries in Rétság and testing the little mouse’s favorite: vanilla ice cream. Ru prepared a table where we scored according to several criteria. We primarily considered the taste, but also ranked the texture, variety, and the cone. We gave an average score based on our overall impression of the place and the ice cream, and of course, we compiled the results. Our test included Flamingó Confectionery, Diablo, and Fazekas Ice Cream Parlor. I want to emphasize that we did this test just for fun, entirely based on our personal preferences. Maybe you would get a completely different…

This fantastic week was inspired by a missed athletics camp: the Ruben & Mom camp! Every day we came up with something delicious, exciting, adventurous, and travel-themed so that each day spent together in our camp would feel a little different from everyday life. As a little introduction, we kicked off the program on Monday with a zero day, when we planned our week over a donut breakfast. This golden-haired one had incredible ideas, and our week quickly filled up with all kinds of interesting things. What I look forward to the most is that we will focus solely on each other while gaining new experiences for both of us……

A lot of free time has opened up for me in the past days after I had a motorcycle accident that resulted in an open fracture along with some bruising… Before anyone panics, the Honda with the crash bars is fine, it survived with just a few scratches ♥. I am truly grateful to providence that I managed to get through this with only an injured foot (a broken toe doesn’t really count as a “real” fracture, right..? hahaha..!)—it could have been much worse. I tip my hat to the local emergency department (and owe them a big batch of chocolates, which I won’t forget to bring after the treatments),…

This year, something both began and ended with school. For me, until I passed my final exam, the school environment didn’t seem like such a big change—except that as a mother, I was constantly worried about Ru’s emotional balance, who, on the other hand, was happily thriving and loved school. But once I closed my university chapter and started a new one at the Castle, our daily routine transformed completely. If anything, the time we spent together became even more precious, and we began planning for the summer when school would be over. Well, here we are now, having said goodbye to the first grade (I can’t help but boast…

I had been eagerly awaiting this morning, and neither the tiredness from the new job nor the three days of preparations dampened my enthusiasm when the day finally arrived! I managed to gather almost the whole family together, and occasions like this are already marked in big red letters for me. On this morning, the Easter spirit also brightened the day, especially since my baby niece, Sári, visited us for the very first time in her life, just a few months old! I hope everyone had a wonderful celebration surrounded by loved ones and that you could share the joy with those who matter most to you! Here’s a little…