Category Archives: Children

Sandbox mayhem (guest entry of Karsten)

Posted on 3. October 2015 by erdhummel

Yesterday, the coarse sand (almost gravel) in our sandbox was finally replaced with fine sand, which can be used creating all kinds of things – cakes, animals, you name it… Consequently, the little one and I went out this morning to … Continue reading →

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first days on our own

Posted on 30. September 2015 by erdhummel

Since Monday, Karsten has to work again and the little one, the hobbit and myself try to manage our not-yet-reinvented daily routine by ourselves. Two kids versus one adult, first time in our family life. In Switzerland, the officially granted … Continue reading →

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medieval market at Lenzburg

Posted on 21. September 2015 by erdhummel

Lenzburg has been on our day-trip list for quite some time now, but since we don’t have a car and are therefore dependent on the public transport, it always takes some time to actually visit all these great places. With … Continue reading →

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pregnant in Switzerland

Posted on 20. August 2015 by erdhummel

We (more specifically I) have entered the final spurt of the pregnancy. It is going to be the our second child that will be born in Switzerland and while I was quite nervous during the first pregnancy I feel much … Continue reading →

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holiday snapshot number two: Open-Air-Museum

Posted on 11. July 2015 by erdhummel

During our first year, Karsten and I had a discussion about which part in Germany is most suitable for a holiday. Being from the Black Forest, Karsten of course said Southern Germany. Being from the Baltic Sea, I of course … Continue reading →

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two years (or how you know you live together with a toddler)

Posted on 24. June 2015 by erdhummel

This month, the little one is turning two. TWO! Unbelievable! Time flies and while I was preparing her birthday present (a photo book of her second year) and couldn’t help but wonder how fast our daughter is developing and growing. … Continue reading →

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one way to kill time on a rainy afternoon…

Posted on 18. June 2015 by erdhummel

Thursday afternoon. We just had a small snack, it’s 3:30pm and I decide to make a trip to the local library to a) let the little one practice her running bike, b) return overdue books and c) kill time until … Continue reading →

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Scotland part 3: Isle of Mull

Posted on 1. June 2015 by erdhummel

After a really exhausting drive to the Isle of Mull, the arrival at our B&B felt like heaven. Despite our hopes, the little one decided to wake up extraordinary early the next day so that Karsten and I went for … Continue reading →

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Hello there, emergency unit! Hope our relationship will be a scarce one!

Posted on 17. April 2015 by erdhummel

Well, it had to happen one day, didn’t it? So far, we’d gone through the last 22 months without any major injuries and I am very grateful for it. Until today, our only emergency visit at a hospital with the … Continue reading →

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here we go again….(or: travelling with children)

Posted on 25. March 2015 by erdhummel

Yes, the last trip to Germany was exhausting! And yes, we are doing it again! That’s one (of many) disadvantages of living far (or at least further) away from your family. It’s also another chance to “increase your self-confidence in … Continue reading →

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