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...
Saturday, October 25, 2008
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!
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