Third Culture Family

What does it mean to be 3rd cultured? Jen and I both grew up in the Midwest. Jen grew up in Naperville, IL while I grew up near Randolph, WI (yes, your probably going to have to google that one). Our first culture is here in the U.S. Our kids have both spent much of their lives growing up in Tartu, Estonia; thus, almost half our years parenting have spent in a 2nd culture. Our family life is a conglomeration of both U.S. and Estonian influences but probably does not fit either exactly - it is a third culture. Practically, that means we probably allow Zach and Abigail more independence that most American parents but not as much as Estonian parents. Really, it means we are not normal and by we here, mostly I mean me. It also means, we are really looking forward to learning what family life is like in Minnesota. What impact will the culture have on our family? Will I be able to get Jen ice fishing? I can't wait to learn more about MN culture because often I learn interesting things about myself that I would not have known if I was not in a different culture. Learning is a good thing!