Funny (if you ask me)

In training

We have finally gotten Elias to sit on the potty. He hasn't deposited anything in it yet, but at least he accepts to sit on it. I expect we can drop the nappies any year now.


The picture is from Sunday which was very hot, in case you wonder why the boy is completely naked...

Reading

Hmm, lets see what's happening in the world today...


Aha! A good offer on spuds. Nice!!


And what about the weather? Not bad, not bad...

Slide has arrived!

Elias got a slide for his birthday from Grandma Inger, Granddad Stig and Auntie Angelika. We got it ages ago but it had quite a delivery time so we could only pick it up on Saturday. Elias really likes it! The plan is to move it out into the garden but the weather has been pretty bad lately so we haven't gotten around to it.

Saturday picnic

On Saturday morning the weather was fairly ok so we set off to a nature reserve called Paradiset (paradise). We grilled hot dogs, had coffee and it was really nice. After we had finished our food a bit of rain came but not that much. We could still go for a little walk in the forest. The place was really lovely and we will definitely try to go back soon!

Friday with Grandma Joyce

On Friday the weather seemed ok in the morning and we headed into town. We decided to take the boat from Slussen to Djurgården and then to go to Aquaria.


1. Waiting for the boat 2. Excited on the boat


1. Waiting for our lunch. 2. Looking at all the fish

We first had lunch and then went to the Aquarium. It was nice but a bit smaller than I had expected. Elias liked looking at all the fish but after a while I guess he had seen all the fish he needed for one day... When we were getting ready to leave the rain was pouring down though and of course we had forgotten the rain cover for the pushchair.

It was only a short trek/run to the bus stop luckily and we hardly had to wait at all. Once we got on it took about 2 mins and then Elias was asleep. In town we went to the poshest department store NK and had some coffee and cake and then had a look at all the lovely stuff. Joyce got Elias his birthday present as well. A cash register from fisher price that he really likes.

Summer party at nursery

On Thursday we had a summer party at Elias'nursery. After a few days of rain and misery we actually had some sun that day...



Don't worry if you can't see Elias among the singing children. He wasn't there. He stood next to me and listened instead.

Birthday pics

A bit late, but here are a few pictures from Elias' birthday.

Showing the balloons to grandma. Opening cards

Opening presents

One huge present. What can it be??

A bike! Card from his nursery group

Birthday report

I just realised that we haven't reported anything on Elias' birthday.

He went to nursery that day and we had bought strawberries and melon as a treat for his group. He came home with loads of strawberry stains on his t-shirt, two balloons, and a huge birthday card. I think it was a good day at nursery.

When I got home from work we opened presents and cards and he was quite into the task. He got a pretty good harvest I think and there is still more to come! He got clothes, books, money and a tricycle. We are waiting for a slide that we have ordered and auntie Juliet said there is something on its way as well. And as an extra bonus grandma Joyce is coming on Thursday and who knows what her bags contain! Nice with a never ending birthday!

Unfortunately I don't have any pictures from the birthday but grandad Stig took some photos that I hope to get hold of soon so I can show you all.

Thanks to everyone for sending presents and cards!!!

A quick update

We have passed a big milestone here lately. Elias has had his first cup of tea!! A very milky one mind you, but still. He drank it but didn't ask for more... Squash is still the favourite.



Mum and dad arrived on Wednesday and it is so nice to have them here. Dad took Elias to nursery today and picked him up as well. Obviously a great help to me! And as a bonus we get a few things done around the house. On the weekend he moved a small tree and today he has been tidying the garden. Thanks!!

Yesterday we celebrated Mother's day and also celebrated Elias a bit early. Mum's aunt came by for lunch and my cousin came around for dinner. Elias got a very cute "puzzle" made of two cubes with half an animal on each side. When you pair them up they make the proper animal noise. A huge hit tonight! The cockerel and the dog were the favourites and when we were about to go down for his bath he kissed the dog tonight.