Monthly Archives: January 2016

reality check

I like to cook. And I like to bake. Sometimes our friend and neighbour is astonished because although I am complaining about not having enough time there might still be cake on the table when she swings by. Truth is: … Continue reading

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Uetliberg

Winter in Zurich can be pretty grey and foggy. Most of the days start with high fog, and sometimes it’ll only disappear in the afternoon, if at all. One way to avoid these grey days is to simply go up … Continue reading

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in the neighbourhood

Found today: a balance-bike wash! That’s what I call proper facilities.

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firsts

Last November, one of our best friends got married and we were invited to a four-course menue in a high-class restaurant. It was fancy, oh yes, and part of the menue included molecular parts. It was the very first time that … Continue reading

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bird feeder

One of the great things about having children is that you suddenly start to be much more creative again. There is so much stuff one could do, so much to explore and to explain and so many things to be … Continue reading

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this moment

A single photo capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by SouleMama. (And if you have a blog yourself, feel free to join in and leave a link … Continue reading

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back to work

The night is short. A few days ago, we moved the hobbit to his own bed – a decision which I was a bit afraid of since he has been sleeping much more calmly next to me than in his … Continue reading

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i don’t want to go outside…

It’s grey and foggy and windy and cold and rainy. Half snow, half rain. Unfortunately, it’s one of these days where we are forced to go outside several times, and not for fun but to run errands and go to … Continue reading

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in the meantime

Halfway through January and again almost no time to write. So much to do, so many plans, so much laughter, cries and shambles here. So many things I want to write about. About all the minor decision that I made … Continue reading

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this moment

A single photo capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by SouleMama. (And if you have a blog yourself, feel free to join in and leave a link … Continue reading

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