life, week 50

that light // moments later it was gone

Finally! First walk in nearly a month (!) So. Much. Needed. What have I been doing all this time, except nursing and watching Netflix? #astridspramwalkdiaries

look down

milestone: she now manages to make speed on the swing by herself - and she is so proud!

what evenings look like these days // plus lots of nursing of course

I love this time of the day, when the morning light breaks through the darkness of the night.

peek bloom // won't last til Christmas

Just woke up from an hour unexpected morning nap. Today will be a good day.

blending in // fresh air and exercise make wonders // #astridspramwalkdiaries

makes my mornings a little brighter // and evenings and all the rest of the day // how to fight the December darkness

December 10, 9 am, 10 C and windy

morning kindergarten Lucia procession, complete with coffee and saffron buns

siesta in the Siesta

where he had his breakfast and other random bedroom clutter

Friday advent calendar activity: make saffron buns with grandma (using this yummy recipe)

Successfully - but so close to disaster - changed a poop diaper with Sverre on my lap in the car with pouring rain outside. Now some nursing and then to cut down our Christmas tree. Mamma skills ftw!

The Mykletun men are very serious about the Christmas tree hunt business.

Christmas trees, old fruit trees, fog and sun - all so good, if you ask me.

So much to see! And then he fell asleep. 

the prize

The 2015 Christmas tree hunt was completed with homemade saffron buns and hot blackcurrant toddy.

nursing view: advent calendar in winter sunshine + Sara and Sølve making brunch

She helped herself to cashew nuts and blueberries and proclaimed she was a bear.

She was so happy to play doctor with him. He had no other choice than to play along - and he didn't mind.

the willing patient // and a melting mamma heart 

Playing is exhausting! For the first time ever he fell asleep on the activity gym - twice! Didn't sleep long though.

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Week 50: December 7-13

life, week 49

Monday 5 pm 

December 1 advent calendar activity: paint hearts for a heart garland 

Wednesday 4 pm // traffic, dark, wet, tired, sick // glad there is ice cream in the freezer at home

"It's not good for you, but you deserve it." // I love you too, dear husband.

Glad to see how eager she is to check the advent calendar every morning. Seems like our activity calendar is a hit.

Friday feline feeding duty

hearts garland and clutter // wanted: a magic formula that teaches my daughter to keep her room tidy and organised 

new in: a festive pillow to make our living room a little more Christmasy  

I *heart* hanging out with this little guy

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Week 49: November 30 - December 6

life, week 48

a freshly made cookie a day keeps the bad bugs away // de er sykt gode @hannemeg!

Rushed Sara off to kindergarten, nervous about the potential slippery roads. Luckily it all went well and Sara got there in time for them all to get ready to go see a theatre performance of Kardemommeby.

a day that never got bright // oh November

first night sleeping away from home // wish I was more relaxed about it // oh the comfort of my own home

Nursing spot view. Plus the smell of bacon.

Sleeping baby on my lap view. Post bacon.

The kind of evening we all love; the best food, wine and good talks. Plus the first playing of Händel's Messiah of the season.

such a happy little morning baby // totally in love with the dimple on his left cheek

windy and cold, but oh so refreshing

[Insert funny caption about dinosaur in bathroom cupboard. The ex-copywriter has lost her mojo.]

Sunday evening family home cinema time looks something like this. (We saw Minions. It was fun, but the Despicable Me movies are better.) 

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Week 48: November 23-29

life, week 47

his arm around my neck // my heart explodes 

Exploring new sides of life. And time to be even more careful of where we put him down. Also, so thankful for inheriting piles of baby clothes from my sister @marihagen

*giggles*

Please excuse this badly lit photo on this very dark and rainy day, I just want to share this yummy salad that I made for lunch. Alfalfa sprouts, avocado, cucumber, shrimp, corn, fresh ground pepper and lemon juice. Next time I'll add fresh coriander too. In the meantime I hope Sverre decides it's time to have that nap soon so I can finish my lunch.

He finally fell asleep, not in the pram (in the hallway; did not at all feel like going out in the pouring rain and howling winds today) but on my lap. I wish I could simply just enjoy this. Instead I look at the pile of laundry, the dirty dishes and other chores on my to do list, and feel like I'm stuck getting nowhere. I need to work on changing my attitude on this. Having a sleeping baby on my lap won't last forever. I should pause and enjoy it.

Her birthday gift from us; a Lego police station. I suspect pappa Sølve bought it a bit (or a lot) for himself too. 

She still loves the swings - just like she did when she was little.

hanging out with this poor feverish kid today - and her baby brother who thinks proper naps are so last month // an iPad detox is in order when she is well again

Hanging out with my favorite four year old today too. Luckily the fever is gone, but she has to stay home - kindergarten rules. Trying to cut way back on screen time today, so we're playing bingo whilst Sverre enjoys the activity gym. Her lunch: fish cakes, my lunch: salad of mixed baby leaf lettuce, chickpeas, tomato and an egg.

post lunch snack 

This guy slept seven hours straight last night! Pardon the bragging, fellow sleep deprived parents, but this record had to be recorded.

I'm a real big sister now, right?

She has discovered the camera on the iPad, which makes me quite happy. Maybe she will become fond of photography too?

I was surprised to see that see did the puzzle all by herself. 

because frost is pretty

There are lots of ducks, swans and other birds by the lake. This was actually the first time we brought food for the. She loved it. 

that lovely late autumn, early winter light 

first day of below zero temperatures - and a gorgeous day it was

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Week 47: November 16-22 // scenes from a november weekend