Swimming success

Yesterday we went to our second baby swimming class. Last week wasn't very successful so we were a bit nervous this time. We made sure he had gotten plenty of sleep right before the class and I also fed him a bit just before getting in the pool and it worked! He seemed to really enjoy it this time, even the dives. It felt a bit strange to dunk him under water but he didn't seem to mind it too much. He just looked a bit surprised and coughed up the water and then he was happy again. The idea is to always repeat the same words before a "dive" and eventually the babies will learn to shut their mouths so they don't swallow any water..

We left the babyswim a few minutes early so that we would have a chance to look at a house in Stockholm. The house was ok, but not great and I don't think we will go for it. It was nice but a bit weird. And there were loads of people there so the price will probably go through the roof. We looked at another house too which had "potential". It looks as though the previous owners have done nothing since 1962 when the house was built so there was a lot of interesting wallpapers. Maybe it would go for a pretty ok price but it would mean a lot of work before we could even move in plus we didn't get a good feeling about the area so we will probably not go for that one either.. So at the moment we are a bit depressed about the house business and will probably take a break from house hunting for a few weeks.

On Saturday we went to Jacob's 1 year birthday party. I can't believe that he is one year already and is walking around. Time sure flies! Elias was suited up in an outfit that I (and/or Anki) wore when we were babies. Cool huh!?


I have added a few more pictures to the Month 5 album by the way.