Winter is coming...
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. ;-)
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