Reasons to like winter

Actually, I dislike winter.... not just a little bit.... but a whole lot... and if you have been reading this blog for more than 8 months, you must know this already ;) Since the weather here has been super hot lately (ie: 34C... 42C with humidity) and winter seems so distant, I figured that I would try to express a little "friendliness" towards my nemesis, so here it goes.... 10 reasons to like winter:

1) It is cosy... but this only qualifies from December 24 until January 2... and if you don't have to leave the house.... then the cosiness is over!

2) There are no bugs.

3) My glasses stay on my nose.... because they are frozen there.

4) I get to wear cute sweaters... until I get sick of them ;)

5) There are no bugs.

6) The bread on my kitchen counter doesn't get mouldy as fast as in the summer.

7) I get to play indoor soccer.

8) There are no bugs.

9) Ummm.... I am stuck....

10) Can't think of anything else.... ;)


Wishing you all a great SUMMER day ;)

OK... it looks kind of pretty.... but only in a picture..... and looks can be misleading ;)

In my head

I remember when this picture was taken... it was SO warm out. Good beer on the terrace kind of day. Today, when it is -20C,  I will close my eyes, go to my "happy place", and pretend that I am there..... You are welcome to join me ;)

Wishing you all a good night xox

Role reversal

Usually, I am the friend who is posting scary photos of snowstorms. I am usually the person who is complaining about being shut in at home, unable to escape the snowdrifts surrounding my house. This is my identity as a Canadian and, frankly, as much as I dislike winter, it is a sort of badge of honour. SO WHAT IS GOING ON THIS YEAR???? It is November 22 and I have green grass in my backyard. I even have some flowers that are still blooming in our flowerpots out front. Today, Alexander was out playing soccer in shorts. Yes, outside. No, I am not the worst mother in the world. Our temperature hovered around 10 degrees C. It doesn't even look like Christmas yet... not even close. ** I AM NOT COMPLAINING**
Last night, some of my friends in Scandinavia were attacked by up to 50 cm of snow. I have to say that it was not all my friends because dear Ola only saw a few flakes and then rain in Oesterbro. My other friends and family got snow... and lots of it...
I don't know what happened this year but what a role reversal! This year, they get the badge of snow honour and I will, happily, lend it to them because I am sure... no, am more than certain, that we will get it back again. Unfortunately..... ;)

Happy week to you all :)

This is us.....

This is them.... Roskilde, DK

Argh... I am getting flashbacks!

I don't mind sharing the honour of having lots of crappy snow ;)

Then and now

Andreas recreated (or tried to recreate) a photo that we took of Oliver, shortly after he was born. Bigger kid, bigger bathtub, more bubbles and, definitely, nore attitude ;)

Guess what? It is almost Friday :) xox

So quiet and sleepy

Not anymore ;)