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About lobster, haggis and mangold quiche
So many things change when we have kids, don’t they? Our nights, our brain capacity, our bodies, our tolerance limit regarding silly behaviour in public, our time in the restroom…Mama on the rocks, one of my regular blog readings, now asks … Continue reading
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organology of a two-year-old
“Oh, mommy, listen! Someone is playing alphorn!” the little one said this afternoon. And right she was. Every day between 3 and 4pm, someone is practising alphorn. Somewhere. But the sound gets carried over the whole town and even through our … Continue reading
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
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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St. Lucia in Neuchatel
We just came back from a weekend in Neuchâtel where we stayed with my sister and her family. The plan was to decorate gingerbread houses, but there was so much more! A walk to a local farm, with sunshine and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alps, Children, christmas, family, gingerbread house, Lussekat, Neuchâtel
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attempt to escape
If it is only half past eight in the morning and you already feel that you are going crazy, there is only one option: out, out, out! In this case, out and off to the indoor gymnastics. It’s a new … Continue reading
relief….
After one (hopefully) last day of over 30° celsius on Thursday….. finally some relief! Since then a slight breeze and constant summer rain…SO GOOD!
Heavy garden traffic
While the rest of my family is on vacation, I am at home, working the weekends! At least it gives me the possibility, to really convey the beauty of having a garden – and if you do have one already, … Continue reading
How to win a signed edition of “A Sting in the Tale”
Well, with the international day of the book now being less than a week away, from now on you have the chance to participate in the competition which might win you a hand signed version of “A Sting in the … Continue reading
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.
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familial entropy 