life, week 16

Because Sunday on a Monday deserves a sweet treat. Easing my way into round three of project I quit sweet treats.

Always happy to see them work together. This time giving new life to part of the garden, with compost.

It has been a while since I have been around the lake. So nice to see how much spring has sprung.

Thumps up for post dinner garden play!

She is really into Roald Dahl these days - and I'm loving it!

Evening walks around the lake for the win. Especially in weather like this.

Because I got a job offer and accepted it. In short: I got to keep my job for another year and I'm super happy about it.

Another weekend, another project - a sandbox for the kids. Sverre is pretty eager to "help" too.

It's so satisying with a project that can be planned and completed in one day. Quote: super pappa and sandbox constructor Sølve

I had forgotten about my strong dislike of sand. Sandbox sand gets everywhere just like beach sand. Of course. We need a strategy to avoid sand all over the house. Is it even possible to avoid the sand? #momproblems

Another afternoon, another walk around the lake. Hoping to keep up this new routine for a while.

handwritten study notes ftw // oh the importance of proper pen selection // thoughts from a Sunday study session at the University reading room

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Week 16: April 17-23

life, week 15

Keeping up the new cabin coffee making ritual: eagerly helping grandpa grind the beans.

Perk of getting up early: watching the sun rise. 

ludo debut and loving it

Listening to her play whilst grading student papers. Oh the life of a (still quite fresh) teacher...

I asked her to find things to bring to Voss; love how organised it is. (If you know me, you know how organised I am, so seeing my daughter being organised - at least for a few minutes - makes my heart sing.)

Easter 2017, part two: Voss bound

Timmy time // mamma time

reaching // deep

Such a beautiful day! I even got some grading done. #thelifeofateacher

We opted for hanging out by the lake instead of skiing. It was the best choice.

favourite toddler // favourite dog

A campfire and hotdogs are always a good idea.

Watching dry leaves dance in the wind. Laughing.

around the house, family holiday home edition

to learn to climb stairs

because the light // also, Sølve made all those blocks for our first niece when she was Sverre's age

sometimes it snows in april

thank you and goodbye

almost home // the end of a long day driving - and queuing - in Easter traffic 

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Week 15: April 10-16

life, week 14

last light // last life 

Avocado sandwich for lunch at work, but dreaming of sweet carbs and chocolate. Fumbling my way back to project #iquitsweettreats. How about you?

When students wish you a happy Easter With a homemade sweet treat. Perk of being a middle School teacher. // Project #iquitsweettreats does not start until tomorrow...

Nibblies, bubbles and catching up with girlfriends - the very best way to start the Easter holiday!

She was full of complaints on the way up. (I remember being just like her when I was little...) Little did she know about all the fun she would have skiing up and down the hills with her pappa afterwards. 

8 am cabin morning idyll. I even had coffee.

Both were so eager to help grandpa grind the coffee beans. A new coffee making ritual at the cabin. 

shithouse boulevard constructor 

the shape of spring

little mr pulk napper and his "vovva"

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Week 14: April 3-9

life, week 13

Mondaaaay!

Some Mondays require wine.

good night // the tulips get to sleep in the chilly bedroom too

good light makes everything pretty - even the mega messy lego table

Note to self: this (busyness) too shall pass and there will be plenty of bright days.

evening spring sky - I really, really like you

A little break to enjoy the scenery on his way up (and down and up and down and up...) the stairs.

Hei!

Saturday 8 pm: walking home from a productive afternoon in the university reading room - also known as stress management

And then at 9 pm there was wine whilst waiting for the husband to finish dinner. #hesakeeperforsure

Sunday morning I got to sleep in and I got coffee in bed. He is definitely a keeper.

Foggy walk...

...in the am...

...ready for more weekend work.

reading room lunch/snacks/coffee break is serious business

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Week 13: March 27 - April 2