Category Archives: the little one

Bumblebee madness

Bumblebees have been an essential part of my life for quite some time! I cannot exactly recall how it started, or why. But I do remember for example my older sister coming into the basement, asking me what I was … Continue reading

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

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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art translation

This is what the little one draws: …and here comes the translation (by colour): I loved it that she drew first and then handed me the pen and told me what to do 🙂

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cake delivery service for mamas

If you are very motivated in the morning, and if you have the right ingredients, and if you have a toddler that loves baking, then you should bake a cake! And if, in the afternoon, the sun comes out after … Continue reading

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sssssocks!

The little one’s favorite thing these days? Sssssocks! Sssssocks are great! Especially the ones with pink stripes. Or the really small ones for babies (good thing they are elastic). Socks keep you warm! Socks are fashionable. Even more so when … Continue reading

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this moment

A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by SouleMama. (Slightly blurry, but not less royal….our bathing-moment of the week)

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holy family waiting for christmas…

Josef is standing on the roof on the lookout for Jesus, Maria is having a serious talk with the elephant which arrived almost a month early, the camel needs a rest, the penguin is wondering what he is doing in … Continue reading

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this moment

A single photo – no words – 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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short chestnut interlude

Finally! After numerous autumn walks with the little one I found it! May I present the one and only chestnut tree of our town: I am not kidding – it is indeed the only white chestnut to be found here! … Continue reading

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hide and seek

This morning when I wanted to go shopping I couldn’t find my cellphone. I knew that the little one had been playing with it earlier, acting as if one of her grandmothers was on the phone, but unfortunately I didn’t … Continue reading

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