Before:
After the sofa was sold the room looked a bit empty...
New sofa here, my boys worked hard putting it together:
Tada!
And yes, we know. The walls look empty and we need a rug and a new table...
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Livingroom transformed
New sofa here, my boys worked hard putting it together:
Tada!
And yes, we know. The walls look empty and we need a rug and a new table...
Monday, February 02, 2009
Snow
We have some snow, but I guess we aren't the only ones.
Yesterday Dave bought some skates so we hope the lake will stay frozen for a few more weeks so he has a chance to practice..
Don't you think "our" lake looks great? It is really lovely to go down there and see all the people skating around. I must admit regretting not buying some for myself, but I guess there will be time to get some for me too...
Yesterday Dave bought some skates so we hope the lake will stay frozen for a few more weeks so he has a chance to practice..
Don't you think "our" lake looks great? It is really lovely to go down there and see all the people skating around. I must admit regretting not buying some for myself, but I guess there will be time to get some for me too...
Friday, January 23, 2009
Sleep glorious sleep
Yes!!! We had a good night! Elias slept almost the whole night. Apparently he stirred a bit around midnight and David went in to him but it wasn't very bad and Elias soon went back to sleep. I didn't notice a thing, I slept like a clubbed seal (old Swedish saying) :-)
I feel transformed!!
I feel transformed!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Asthma
After a pretty crappy weekend when both Elias and Dave had a stomach bug things started to look better on Sunday afternoon and I was looking forward to a new healthier week. Unfortunatelly that did not turn out to be the case.
When Dave picked up Elias from nursery on Monday they said that he had been coughing a lot so we decided that he should stay at home with Dave on Tuesday. On Tuesday afternoon Dave noticed that Elias' breathing sounded a bit strained and he was extremely grumpy. He was pretty tired as well so we put him to bed a bit early.
He woke up again around 11.30 pm and his breathing was even worse and he was quite miserable and just wanted to be cuddled. After consulting the medical advice line we decided to take him to the hospital. We figured neither of us would get any sleep anyway so it was better to go straight away than wait until the morning.
At the hospital Elias was made to take some cortisone pills dissolved in water and inhale some medicines four times, which of course he hated. The doctor gave the diagnose "infection triggered asthma" since he has had problems breathing before (in May) in connection to a cold.
So now we have been given two different medicines for Elias to inhale, a task that is close to impossible. It did seem to go a bit better tonight than this morning so hopefully he will get used to it. It is not ordinary astma so he shouldn't need medicine all the time, but as soon as he starts coughing we should start treating him. Hopefully having the drugs to give him will mean that he won't have to have a cough for weeks on end like he did before Christmas.
The last few nights have been quite bad and all of us have gotten way to little sleep and I guess that has made at least me pretty emotional. At the moment it feels like a pretty big blow that he has this condition and I feel so sad for him. It is a quite common thing amongst young children and many "grow out of it" but still. I just want him to be healthy and happy, preferably all the time... It is horrible to give him the medicine because he gets so angry and sad when force it on him, but hopefully he will learn to accept that he has to take it. It does break my heart though, and I feel like the worst mum ever for doing it to him even though I know it is for his own good.
This evening he has been in an excellent mood and with any luck he sleeps better tonight and then all of us should feel better. Keep your fingers crossed for a good night's sleep.
Good night
When Dave picked up Elias from nursery on Monday they said that he had been coughing a lot so we decided that he should stay at home with Dave on Tuesday. On Tuesday afternoon Dave noticed that Elias' breathing sounded a bit strained and he was extremely grumpy. He was pretty tired as well so we put him to bed a bit early.
He woke up again around 11.30 pm and his breathing was even worse and he was quite miserable and just wanted to be cuddled. After consulting the medical advice line we decided to take him to the hospital. We figured neither of us would get any sleep anyway so it was better to go straight away than wait until the morning.
At the hospital Elias was made to take some cortisone pills dissolved in water and inhale some medicines four times, which of course he hated. The doctor gave the diagnose "infection triggered asthma" since he has had problems breathing before (in May) in connection to a cold.
So now we have been given two different medicines for Elias to inhale, a task that is close to impossible. It did seem to go a bit better tonight than this morning so hopefully he will get used to it. It is not ordinary astma so he shouldn't need medicine all the time, but as soon as he starts coughing we should start treating him. Hopefully having the drugs to give him will mean that he won't have to have a cough for weeks on end like he did before Christmas.
The last few nights have been quite bad and all of us have gotten way to little sleep and I guess that has made at least me pretty emotional. At the moment it feels like a pretty big blow that he has this condition and I feel so sad for him. It is a quite common thing amongst young children and many "grow out of it" but still. I just want him to be healthy and happy, preferably all the time... It is horrible to give him the medicine because he gets so angry and sad when force it on him, but hopefully he will learn to accept that he has to take it. It does break my heart though, and I feel like the worst mum ever for doing it to him even though I know it is for his own good.
This evening he has been in an excellent mood and with any luck he sleeps better tonight and then all of us should feel better. Keep your fingers crossed for a good night's sleep.
Good night
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Words
At the moment Elias can say (at least) these words. Mind you, the pronunciation might not be perfect, but still...
äpple/apple
apelsin (orange)
star
tree
mamma
pappa (dad)
titta (look)
sitta (sit)
bye bye
nej (no)
vovve (doggy)
flower
cat/katt
bää/baa
apa (monkey)
brrrm (car)
fish
gris (pig)
bompa (kids tv)
eye
boll/ball
borta (gone)
hat/hatt
äpple/apple
apelsin (orange)
star
tree
mamma
pappa (dad)
titta (look)
sitta (sit)
bye bye
nej (no)
vovve (doggy)
flower
cat/katt
bää/baa
apa (monkey)
brrrm (car)
fish
gris (pig)
bompa (kids tv)
eye
boll/ball
borta (gone)
hat/hatt
Thursday, January 08, 2009
New photos
I have created two new albums December and January 2009. Enjoy! :-)
I think my favourite pictures are the ones of Elias on Callum's zebra. Here is a sneak preview
I think my favourite pictures are the ones of Elias on Callum's zebra. Here is a sneak preview
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Home freezing home
After 17 days away from home we got back to Sweden on Sunday. We have had such a great time! First visiting my sister and P-A in their new house and then seeing all the family in England. Thank you all for taking such good care of us!
When we landed in Stockholm it was -13 degrees. Quiet a shock actually. Then when we got home we had another shock. It was only 8 degrees in the house! We had turned down the heat a bit before leaving and never dreamed that it would plumet that much! When we went to bed at night we had about 12 degrees in the bedrooms. It was a bit like camping! On Monday it was still pretty cold in the house but now it is pretty much back to normal again.
Elias at breakfast time on Monday morning
I will try to upload pictures soon!
When we landed in Stockholm it was -13 degrees. Quiet a shock actually. Then when we got home we had another shock. It was only 8 degrees in the house! We had turned down the heat a bit before leaving and never dreamed that it would plumet that much! When we went to bed at night we had about 12 degrees in the bedrooms. It was a bit like camping! On Monday it was still pretty cold in the house but now it is pretty much back to normal again.
Elias at breakfast time on Monday morningI will try to upload pictures soon!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Feeling guilty
Hello there! Sorry about the long pause in our blog entries. The last few weeks have been pretty busy and writing on the blog has for some reason always been postponed to later. Much later as it turned out.
Anyway. The main things that have happened are a meeting with Elias' nursery teacher to talk about his development and a visit to the clinic for an 18 month check-up.
At nursery they go through a "list" of things like what the child likes to play, how he/she solves conflicts, how the sleeping works and so on. She said he really likes the "gathering" in the morning when they sit down and sing songs, he loves reading books, moving the chairs around, and to play with the soft toys. He and a little girl Amelia often plays next to each other thinking they are playing with each other. He isn't so fond of being outside and he handles conflicts by crying. He can't get dressed or undressed himself but he can take his hat off (impressive!), he eats with a spoon, he can climb the ladder up to the nursing table on his own. She also told us he says a few words we didn't know about like bread, milk, octopus (not so sure about this one!). He is usually one of the first to fall asleep after lunch.
At the clinic he was weighed and measured and they checked that he can build a tower from three blocks, that he draws when given paper and crayon, that he says a few words and so on. Normally they also give the child a jab at this checkup but Elias got his early in the summer because we were going to Mallorca so this time he didn't have to have it. Next checkup is at 3 years but we booked a time in between, mainly to keep track of his weight. It is nothing to worry about at the moment although he is pretty big, but we just don't want too much time to pass in case it does turn into a problem.
And now it is almost Christmas. We have already given him his present from us (a huge box of duplo), since we already have quite a few pressies for him to take to England from other people. I can't believe we are leaving on Friday already. It will be interesting to see what he thinks of sitting on a train for 4 hours...
Anyway. The main things that have happened are a meeting with Elias' nursery teacher to talk about his development and a visit to the clinic for an 18 month check-up.
At nursery they go through a "list" of things like what the child likes to play, how he/she solves conflicts, how the sleeping works and so on. She said he really likes the "gathering" in the morning when they sit down and sing songs, he loves reading books, moving the chairs around, and to play with the soft toys. He and a little girl Amelia often plays next to each other thinking they are playing with each other. He isn't so fond of being outside and he handles conflicts by crying. He can't get dressed or undressed himself but he can take his hat off (impressive!), he eats with a spoon, he can climb the ladder up to the nursing table on his own. She also told us he says a few words we didn't know about like bread, milk, octopus (not so sure about this one!). He is usually one of the first to fall asleep after lunch.
At the clinic he was weighed and measured and they checked that he can build a tower from three blocks, that he draws when given paper and crayon, that he says a few words and so on. Normally they also give the child a jab at this checkup but Elias got his early in the summer because we were going to Mallorca so this time he didn't have to have it. Next checkup is at 3 years but we booked a time in between, mainly to keep track of his weight. It is nothing to worry about at the moment although he is pretty big, but we just don't want too much time to pass in case it does turn into a problem.
And now it is almost Christmas. We have already given him his present from us (a huge box of duplo), since we already have quite a few pressies for him to take to England from other people. I can't believe we are leaving on Friday already. It will be interesting to see what he thinks of sitting on a train for 4 hours...
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Melting
It has gotten warm again and pretty much all the snow has melted. Poo! Oh well, I guess we have to be happy for the few days of winter we did have...
Monday, November 24, 2008
Swimming in snow
It is snowing like crazy here! It is great! There has been a pretty bad storm during the night but at the moment the wind has died down and there is just loads of snow falling from the sky.
Yesterday we tried to play a bit in the snow with Elias but he wasn't that keen. Dave tried to go down a little slope on a saucer but Elias hated it. We will get a proper toboggan and try again next weekend (pray that the snow stays!).
I have added some more pictues in the October&November album.
Yesterday we tried to play a bit in the snow with Elias but he wasn't that keen. Dave tried to go down a little slope on a saucer but Elias hated it. We will get a proper toboggan and try again next weekend (pray that the snow stays!).
I have added some more pictues in the October&November album.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Pathetic
As I said, the lights in our tree look a bit pathetic.... (I hope you notice the wintery street though, not that we can take credit for it..)
The other day the yarn I ordered finally came. Yippie! What I'm making from it is a secret though. But I promise to show you all one day...
Monday, November 17, 2008
Weekend update
Antoher weekend has come and gone. On Friday me and Dave went to see the new Bond while my cousin Therese and her boyfriend Michael babysat. Thank you!
On Saturday morning we went swimming with Elias again and this time he seemed to enjoy it even more than last time. We even "dived"! It was so much fun. I sure hope Dave wasn't right when he said "it can only go downhill from here"...
After Elias' mid-day sleep him and I went to a shopping centre to return a pair of his shoes that had broken (after less than 2 weeks usage, crap!) and to by a few small things. The place was absolutely packed and it isn't even that close to Christmas yet. I don't want to think about what it will be like in a few weeks... Internet shopping, here we come!!
On Sunday we went grocery shopping in the morning, an activity that Elias quite likes. Maybe because the shop we go to have little displays with stuffed animals he can look at. Where you get your eggs, there are a few hens, close to the dairy section you get a few cows and sheep. His favourite is a monkey swinging in a trapeze close to the vegetables. He can sit and look and laugh at it quite long while we run around the shop. We also managed to find him some new shoes which I sure hope will stay in one piece longer than the other ones!
In the afternoon I suddenly discovered that the rain had turned into snow. Wow! When Elias woke up we got him all dressed up so we could go out and play but the snow had then changed back into rain unfortunately. We did manage to hang some lights in the tree outside our house. It doesn't quite look the way we had imagined though. It actually looks pretty pathetic. I think we will have to get the extension pack with more lights...
On Saturday morning we went swimming with Elias again and this time he seemed to enjoy it even more than last time. We even "dived"! It was so much fun. I sure hope Dave wasn't right when he said "it can only go downhill from here"...
After Elias' mid-day sleep him and I went to a shopping centre to return a pair of his shoes that had broken (after less than 2 weeks usage, crap!) and to by a few small things. The place was absolutely packed and it isn't even that close to Christmas yet. I don't want to think about what it will be like in a few weeks... Internet shopping, here we come!!
On Sunday we went grocery shopping in the morning, an activity that Elias quite likes. Maybe because the shop we go to have little displays with stuffed animals he can look at. Where you get your eggs, there are a few hens, close to the dairy section you get a few cows and sheep. His favourite is a monkey swinging in a trapeze close to the vegetables. He can sit and look and laugh at it quite long while we run around the shop. We also managed to find him some new shoes which I sure hope will stay in one piece longer than the other ones!
In the afternoon I suddenly discovered that the rain had turned into snow. Wow! When Elias woke up we got him all dressed up so we could go out and play but the snow had then changed back into rain unfortunately. We did manage to hang some lights in the tree outside our house. It doesn't quite look the way we had imagined though. It actually looks pretty pathetic. I think we will have to get the extension pack with more lights...
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
A balancing act
Elias has rediscovered his push cart again. When he was learning to walk and used it he couldn't turn it around when he hit a wall but now he totally masters the art of turning. And boy does he turn! He can walk around for ages in the house twisting and turning. When he has gone in to his playroom and turned around and walks out again he often gets stuck on the threshold and gives out a little squeak. We are then supposed to come and help him. I don't know how many times we have heard that sweet little squeak..
Another new game that I'm not quite that fond of is when he climbs in to the push cart and stands and rocks it. And it gets even worse when he climbs up on the edges of it!
This weekend he started to play with his toy cars as well. I guess he sees what other kids to at dagis and copy...
Another new game that I'm not quite that fond of is when he climbs in to the push cart and stands and rocks it. And it gets even worse when he climbs up on the edges of it!
This weekend he started to play with his toy cars as well. I guess he sees what other kids to at dagis and copy...
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Rhubarb
Long time no update, sorry about that!
Last weekend was pretty busy. On Saturday we went to the children's fair wich was really fun (I thought anyway) and on Sunday we went to a birthday party for Otto who turned one and in the evening we had a quick visit from Luke and Yoko. Elias was totally mesmerized by Yoko, he couldn't stop looking and smiling at her. It was very cute.
For those of you who don't know, Luke is one of David's oldest friends and he now lives in Tokyo with his wife Yoko. Despite the fact that they live so far away we get to see them a few times a year because they come to Sweden to buy things for Yoko's shop - Rhubarb
We have been a bit bad with taking pictures lately but we will definitely try to improve!
Last weekend was pretty busy. On Saturday we went to the children's fair wich was really fun (I thought anyway) and on Sunday we went to a birthday party for Otto who turned one and in the evening we had a quick visit from Luke and Yoko. Elias was totally mesmerized by Yoko, he couldn't stop looking and smiling at her. It was very cute.
For those of you who don't know, Luke is one of David's oldest friends and he now lives in Tokyo with his wife Yoko. Despite the fact that they live so far away we get to see them a few times a year because they come to Sweden to buy things for Yoko's shop - Rhubarb
We have been a bit bad with taking pictures lately but we will definitely try to improve!
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Jumping bean
At the moment all three of us are more or less ill. Elias has had a cough all week and it was probably worst yesterday and now he seems to be getting better. Dave is pretty bunged up and miserable at the moment and I have lost my voice. We try to keep up the good mood though and playing with Elias is a great help, as you can see...
Monday, October 20, 2008
Even more teeth
Elias actually has nine teeth now and yet another one is just about to erupt. They are shooting up like weed at the moment.
I must say that am very proud of finally realising I can shoot videos with my phone and post them on the blog. Unfortunatelly I wasn't quick enough at IKEA so the film is very short, but it can only get better! I will try to catch Elias when he tries to jump, it is very cute. We think it might be something he has seen the kids at nursery do because he is almost obsessed at the moment with learning how to do it.
I must say that am very proud of finally realising I can shoot videos with my phone and post them on the blog. Unfortunatelly I wasn't quick enough at IKEA so the film is very short, but it can only get better! I will try to catch Elias when he tries to jump, it is very cute. We think it might be something he has seen the kids at nursery do because he is almost obsessed at the moment with learning how to do it.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Fun at ikea
On Saturday we went to IKEA and Elias was having a ball. He was chasing this moving sign for quite a while...
Today we have had a really nice time with Anna, Patrik and Jacob. We went to a little farm with a few animals and had a fika. On the way back to their flat Elias fell asleep in the pram and when we got there we put him out on the balcony so he could continue to sleep. Later he and Jacob was playing very nicely, maybe not with each other but at least next to each other.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
A bit poorly
At the moment Elias has a bit of a cold. He is still in a good mood, but he doesn't sleep very well in the night. The last two nights we have had him in our bed. I don't sleep that well since he keeps kicking me in his sleep, but it is still better than having to get up loads of times during the night to comfort him.
He has also gotten his 8th tooth recently so that might be causing him to be a bit off coulour as well. He is still in good spirit during the day though, running around and playing.
This is what our new desk looks like by the way.
I have added more pictures in a new album.
He has also gotten his 8th tooth recently so that might be causing him to be a bit off coulour as well. He is still in good spirit during the day though, running around and playing.
This is what our new desk looks like by the way.
I have added more pictures in a new album.
Monday, October 06, 2008
More teeth
On the weekend Dave discovered a new tooth so now Elias has 7 teeth! We are guessing now that the bad mood he had a few weeks ago is connected to the new tooth erupting..
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Dagis
Elias has had three days at nursery accompanied by me (dave) and tomorrow I am going to try and leave him on his own.
On the whole I think he has enjoyed it. He gets a bit grumpy when he's tired or hungry but who doesn't? I have sneaked off and left him for ten minutes a couple of times (to repark car) and he hardly noticed I was gone.
He was a bit afraid of the other in-mates at first, but luckily they are all really sweet kids. There are 2 sets of twins in his "class". One have been off sick (kids are off sick all the time!), the other set Hassan and Housain (2 years old) are very sweet to him. Oliver (also 2) is a big bruiser but has a heart of gold. If Elias can keep on good terms with him then no one will pick on him. Then there is Sama who is the same age as Elias but a little more independent probably because she's been at the nursery a while already. Amelia and Mamadu are a mere 1 year old and much smaller than Elias so shouldn't cause him any problems. It's amazing the difference between a 1 year old and a 16 month old like Elias.
When it is time to sleep, the kids are put in a quiet dim room with little foam mattresses and towels for blankets and expected to go to sleep. Amazingly they do pretty quickly and without fuss. I hope Elias will quickly get used to that.
On the whole I think he has enjoyed it. He gets a bit grumpy when he's tired or hungry but who doesn't? I have sneaked off and left him for ten minutes a couple of times (to repark car) and he hardly noticed I was gone.
He was a bit afraid of the other in-mates at first, but luckily they are all really sweet kids. There are 2 sets of twins in his "class". One have been off sick (kids are off sick all the time!), the other set Hassan and Housain (2 years old) are very sweet to him. Oliver (also 2) is a big bruiser but has a heart of gold. If Elias can keep on good terms with him then no one will pick on him. Then there is Sama who is the same age as Elias but a little more independent probably because she's been at the nursery a while already. Amelia and Mamadu are a mere 1 year old and much smaller than Elias so shouldn't cause him any problems. It's amazing the difference between a 1 year old and a 16 month old like Elias.
When it is time to sleep, the kids are put in a quiet dim room with little foam mattresses and towels for blankets and expected to go to sleep. Amazingly they do pretty quickly and without fuss. I hope Elias will quickly get used to that.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
The bike is back!!!
Yippiee! Yesterday Dave went to the open nursery and while he was waiting for the bus he thought he could take a little walk around the area to see if he would find my bike. Sounded like a real long shot but it actually worked!!
A block away from the bike parking lot, he found it leaned against a wall, still locked. He managed to drag it back to the station and I picked it up on my way home from work. It has quite a few dents and scratches but it is still much better than having to buy a new bike! The seat has been lowered quite a lot so it seems like someone was definitely planning to use it (or maybe they managed to pick the lock and have already used it..).
Also, I forgot to tell you about one of Elias' new skills. He has learned to blow his nose and he is really keen to do it. Unfortunatelly he prefers to do it into bunny's ear or just into thin air, not so keen to do it when we are holding a tissue in front of him...
A block away from the bike parking lot, he found it leaned against a wall, still locked. He managed to drag it back to the station and I picked it up on my way home from work. It has quite a few dents and scratches but it is still much better than having to buy a new bike! The seat has been lowered quite a lot so it seems like someone was definitely planning to use it (or maybe they managed to pick the lock and have already used it..).
Also, I forgot to tell you about one of Elias' new skills. He has learned to blow his nose and he is really keen to do it. Unfortunatelly he prefers to do it into bunny's ear or just into thin air, not so keen to do it when we are holding a tissue in front of him...
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Some great stuff and some not so great stuff
Last weekend was great! I just have to say it. The weather was very nice and autumnal, Elias' mood was better than earlier in the week, we got started on a few of the projects we have planned for a while and, well it was just great!
At one point I was standing in the garden fiddling with some earth while planting a few new bushes. Dave was doing something in the playhouse and all of a sudden Elias took off with one of the mini-pushchairs that were in the playhouse and everything just felt right. I looked around and did actually think to myself "this is perfect, this is what it is all about". Of course it only took a minute or so before Elias was upset about something but anyway. At least we had that perfect family moment and I realised it at the time as well!
As I said we got quite a lot done during the weekend. We bought and planted a black currant bush, 4 rose bushes (to go behind the playhouse so Elias and other children won't run out onto the road), and a few smaller things I put down in pots. We also bought a big piece of mdf board that we are going to make a desk from. It is already cut into the right size and Dave has made a nice hole for cables and wires to go through. Now we "just" need to paint it and put it up. We will make sure to document it properly!
On Monday and Tuesday Dave was at work and I was at home again. It was so nice! On Monday I met up with a friend for a few hours in the morning and then Went grocery shopping in the afternoon. Elias mood was pretty good most of the day and one of the nicest things is that he is quite keen to go out and play. He actually went up to the front door and banged on it and then brought me one of his shoes. Point taken! ;-)
Yesterday one of the girls in our parent group came for a visit with her son. The weather was great (not far from the weather on the same date 2 years ago!) and we had a fab time. We went for a walk and then had coffee out on the terrace and went up to the park and... To make a long story short, it was great fun!
And now to the bad stuff. It seems like my bike may have been stolen. Dave borrowed it to ride to the station and yesterday when he came back he couldn't find his keys. He went up to the bike to make sure he hadn't forgotten them there but he hadn't, they are gone. Today I was supposed to pick up my bike on the way home but Dave went there again today and now the bike is gone! Aaaarghhh!!!! Why can't people keep their hands off other peoples stuff?? It is so annoying.
I will still go there today and have a look around but it is probably gone. So now both Dave's keys are gone and my bike. Sigh... Will be a fun evening looking for receipts for the bike and calling the insurance company.. Hopefully we'll get something back anyway..
At one point I was standing in the garden fiddling with some earth while planting a few new bushes. Dave was doing something in the playhouse and all of a sudden Elias took off with one of the mini-pushchairs that were in the playhouse and everything just felt right. I looked around and did actually think to myself "this is perfect, this is what it is all about". Of course it only took a minute or so before Elias was upset about something but anyway. At least we had that perfect family moment and I realised it at the time as well!
As I said we got quite a lot done during the weekend. We bought and planted a black currant bush, 4 rose bushes (to go behind the playhouse so Elias and other children won't run out onto the road), and a few smaller things I put down in pots. We also bought a big piece of mdf board that we are going to make a desk from. It is already cut into the right size and Dave has made a nice hole for cables and wires to go through. Now we "just" need to paint it and put it up. We will make sure to document it properly!
On Monday and Tuesday Dave was at work and I was at home again. It was so nice! On Monday I met up with a friend for a few hours in the morning and then Went grocery shopping in the afternoon. Elias mood was pretty good most of the day and one of the nicest things is that he is quite keen to go out and play. He actually went up to the front door and banged on it and then brought me one of his shoes. Point taken! ;-)
Yesterday one of the girls in our parent group came for a visit with her son. The weather was great (not far from the weather on the same date 2 years ago!) and we had a fab time. We went for a walk and then had coffee out on the terrace and went up to the park and... To make a long story short, it was great fun!
And now to the bad stuff. It seems like my bike may have been stolen. Dave borrowed it to ride to the station and yesterday when he came back he couldn't find his keys. He went up to the bike to make sure he hadn't forgotten them there but he hadn't, they are gone. Today I was supposed to pick up my bike on the way home but Dave went there again today and now the bike is gone! Aaaarghhh!!!! Why can't people keep their hands off other peoples stuff?? It is so annoying.
I will still go there today and have a look around but it is probably gone. So now both Dave's keys are gone and my bike. Sigh... Will be a fun evening looking for receipts for the bike and calling the insurance company.. Hopefully we'll get something back anyway..
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Slow day
I am having a bit of a slow day at work so I thought I should take the opportunity to write a few lines about what's going on..
Since David and Elias came back from England Elias has been a bit poorly and I think Dave has had a few rough days. When they came back Elias had a bit of a temperature and now he has got a cold. He has slept a bit bad a few nights, it is like he can't get comfortable, but the last two nights have been ok.
The last few days Elias has been very grumpy and clingy and has had a very short fuse. Anything can sett off a major tantrum. Poor David has been pretty low the last few days. He did go to the open nursery a few days ago but even that didn't help Elias' mood. Since a girl bit him there earlier in the summer he is apparently not very happy at the open nursery and almost a bit scared of the other children (stupid girl! why did she have to do that??)
On Monday and Tuesday Dave will have a bit of a break though because we will switch roles then. I will be home with Elias and Dave will participate in a kick-off with work. Should make a nice change for him (and me!).
Also, it is getting close to nursery start now. Only a week and a half until we start the "training", I sure hope it will be ok. Hopefully Elias has left this super-sensitive phase by then and is up for getting to know new friends!
Since David and Elias came back from England Elias has been a bit poorly and I think Dave has had a few rough days. When they came back Elias had a bit of a temperature and now he has got a cold. He has slept a bit bad a few nights, it is like he can't get comfortable, but the last two nights have been ok.
The last few days Elias has been very grumpy and clingy and has had a very short fuse. Anything can sett off a major tantrum. Poor David has been pretty low the last few days. He did go to the open nursery a few days ago but even that didn't help Elias' mood. Since a girl bit him there earlier in the summer he is apparently not very happy at the open nursery and almost a bit scared of the other children (stupid girl! why did she have to do that??)
On Monday and Tuesday Dave will have a bit of a break though because we will switch roles then. I will be home with Elias and Dave will participate in a kick-off with work. Should make a nice change for him (and me!).
Also, it is getting close to nursery start now. Only a week and a half until we start the "training", I sure hope it will be ok. Hopefully Elias has left this super-sensitive phase by then and is up for getting to know new friends!
Monday, September 01, 2008
Happy toddler
I think we have failed to properly say this before but Elias is now a toddler! He walks loads and really likes it. He isn't too keen on walking outdoors yet though. I don't know if it is because of the shoes or if it is because we need to mow the lawn...
I have added some more pictures in the August & September album by the way. There you can see some of the progress David and dad has made on the shed roof. It was almost completed yesterday evening!
I have added some more pictures in the August & September album by the way. There you can see some of the progress David and dad has made on the shed roof. It was almost completed yesterday evening!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Back in business
Last Saturday we came back from two lovely and hot weeks in Mallorca. We were too busy enjoying ourselves to take many photos but here are a few anyway.. We had a great time but now it is back to reality again. I started my new job on Monday and so far it feels really good. Dave is at home with Elias and every day when I have come home from work Dave has cooked a really nice dinner.. I could definitely get used to this!
Elias was originally to start nursery on August 25 but we have now delayed it to October 1st. We did it so that Dave would get a bit more alone time with Elias but also so that Elias would be a bit bigger and hopefully walk by the time he starts.
About the walking.. Almost all summer he has been trying to learn and this last week he has made huge progress. He still prefers to crawl but he is really keen to practise and quite often walk pretty long stretches.
Elias was originally to start nursery on August 25 but we have now delayed it to October 1st. We did it so that Dave would get a bit more alone time with Elias but also so that Elias would be a bit bigger and hopefully walk by the time he starts.
About the walking.. Almost all summer he has been trying to learn and this last week he has made huge progress. He still prefers to crawl but he is really keen to practise and quite often walk pretty long stretches.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Travelling like the locals
Today we are being adventurous travelling with local busses to port de polenca. So far it has worked well. The standard me the busses are very good. Looking forward to finally reaching our base camp!
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Ready for take off
Been up since 2 am, the boy since 3 am. At the airport now having breakfast, waiting for take off. So far so good!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Stung
Today elias was stung by a wasp, poor thing. He does not seem to suffer from it much though and is happily playing.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Bobby car
Bought a bobby car for elias today. He doesn't quite get it yet but we are sure he will love it eventually...
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
More new skills
Apart from almost walking Elias has also learnt how to climb stairs. While we were up at my parents he practised it quite a lot and now he can get up most stairs.
Two new teeth erupted while we were up north now making the tooth-count an impressive 5!
Two new teeth erupted while we were up north now making the tooth-count an impressive 5!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Almost walking
Yes, we think it is very close now.. When my sister was here he first started to take a few steps but then it was more like a game. It seemed like he really liked to throw himself on us and we catch him.
The last few days he started to take a few more steps but was still very unstable and unbalanced. Today it seems like he has taken quite a big leap forward though. He both walks to and from us and is more willing to let go and tries to keep his balance.. It will probably still be a while before he is completely confident but he is sure getting there!
The last few days he started to take a few more steps but was still very unstable and unbalanced. Today it seems like he has taken quite a big leap forward though. He both walks to and from us and is more willing to let go and tries to keep his balance.. It will probably still be a while before he is completely confident but he is sure getting there!
A word of warning...
Do not, I repeat NOT put this toy: 
on your forhead.
Or the result might be this:
on your forhead.Or the result might be this:
Thursday, June 26, 2008
More recap
Thought I should continue the recap so no one feels left out! :-)
After mum and dad were here they went down to my sister in Lund and visited her for a few days. Meanwhile we oiled the terrace. It is looking so nice now!
Wednesday a week ago Alison and Russell came and it was so great to see them.
We visited Skansen again and managed to see a few more animals this time, including a moose baby. So cute! 
On Friday Sweden celebrated Midsummer and as always the weather was a bit crappy. In the morning we had some ok weather though and went down to the lake for a picknick. In the evening we had a semi-traditional midsummer meal and some snaps (and songs of course!).
Russell also helped Dave mount our TV on the wall. We think it will stay up.... So now we have re-arranged the room a bit and we think it is for the better. Now we just need to win the lottery so we can afford some new furniture and then it will look spectacular!
Yesterday my sister and the dogs came. She is working today and we are dogsitting. We haven't told her yet, but we are planning to make sure to get the favour returned and go to the cinema or something one night. Moahahaaa. ;-)
After mum and dad were here they went down to my sister in Lund and visited her for a few days. Meanwhile we oiled the terrace. It is looking so nice now!
Wednesday a week ago Alison and Russell came and it was so great to see them.
We visited Skansen again and managed to see a few more animals this time, including a moose baby. So cute! 
On Friday Sweden celebrated Midsummer and as always the weather was a bit crappy. In the morning we had some ok weather though and went down to the lake for a picknick. In the evening we had a semi-traditional midsummer meal and some snaps (and songs of course!).Russell also helped Dave mount our TV on the wall. We think it will stay up.... So now we have re-arranged the room a bit and we think it is for the better. Now we just need to win the lottery so we can afford some new furniture and then it will look spectacular!
Yesterday my sister and the dogs came. She is working today and we are dogsitting. We haven't told her yet, but we are planning to make sure to get the favour returned and go to the cinema or something one night. Moahahaaa. ;-)
Sunday, June 22, 2008
A short recap of a long time
So sorry about the lack of blog updates.. Here comes a little recap of all the stuff we have been doing lately.
The Hills visit
Between May 26-30 the Hills family came to visit us. We had a great time and the weather was super. We spent one day at Skansen, one day at the lake, and made a trip to Kaknästornet. We had a great time and we think they liked it too. The previous owners of the house left a big trampoline which was a big hit with the boys (and the adults too).
Dave also appreciated the help he got from Oliver with strengthening the roof of the shed. A few other things got taken care of as well with Oli in the house.
Joyce's visit
Joyce came to visit us between June 2-8 so she was lucky enough to be around for Elias' first birthday! Apart from celebrating Elias we also made a daytrip to Gustavsberg where we looked in a few nice shops selling porcelain and had a nice lunch.
We also saw the smoke from a nearby fire...
We had a day at the lake as well where Elias got to try a bit of David's soft ice cream which turned out to be a bit of a mistake. Elias thought it tasted very nice and when there was no more ice cream left he screamed like crazy. We got a few weird looks from people around us..
The Bloms
On Saturday the 7th my mum and dad came, just in time for the birthday party held on Sunday. Dad helped David with the shed roof a bit and sanded the terrace. After they left we oiled it and the terrace now looks better than ever.
On mum and dad's last day here they were very nice and babysat for us while we went to Bwin's summer party.
The Hills visit
Between May 26-30 the Hills family came to visit us. We had a great time and the weather was super. We spent one day at Skansen, one day at the lake, and made a trip to Kaknästornet. We had a great time and we think they liked it too. The previous owners of the house left a big trampoline which was a big hit with the boys (and the adults too).
Dave also appreciated the help he got from Oliver with strengthening the roof of the shed. A few other things got taken care of as well with Oli in the house.
Joyce's visit
Joyce came to visit us between June 2-8 so she was lucky enough to be around for Elias' first birthday! Apart from celebrating Elias we also made a daytrip to Gustavsberg where we looked in a few nice shops selling porcelain and had a nice lunch.
We also saw the smoke from a nearby fire...
We had a day at the lake as well where Elias got to try a bit of David's soft ice cream which turned out to be a bit of a mistake. Elias thought it tasted very nice and when there was no more ice cream left he screamed like crazy. We got a few weird looks from people around us..
The Bloms
On Saturday the 7th my mum and dad came, just in time for the birthday party held on Sunday. Dad helped David with the shed roof a bit and sanded the terrace. After they left we oiled it and the terrace now looks better than ever.
On mum and dad's last day here they were very nice and babysat for us while we went to Bwin's summer party.
Monday, June 09, 2008
More pictures
Sorry about the poor rate of updates lately. We have had so much fun with all of our visitors that we haven't had time to update the blog.
I have posted some of the pictures we took while the Hills were here. They can be found in the April&May album. It was a great week with great weather.. Will write more about that and Joyce's visit, and the birthday party, and my parents visit on a boring rainy day in the future.. ;-)
I have posted some of the pictures we took while the Hills were here. They can be found in the April&May album. It was a great week with great weather.. Will write more about that and Joyce's visit, and the birthday party, and my parents visit on a boring rainy day in the future.. ;-)
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