Nowadays

Blöta pussar

Klibbiga småhänder

Rundade fotsulor

Ljusa fjun på mjuka hjässor

Himmelsblå blickar

En sömnsvettig nacke

Babydoft

Sagel

Plötsliga skratt 

Fyra risgryn  

Knubbiga nävar om mina pekfingrar

Barnslig otålighet

Stapplande steg

Barnslig stolthet

  


Värmer mitt hjärta




 


  

The birthday party was a big hit. Linus got the ostrich AND the wolf. Mom found it for him. But birthdays are tricky, especially if you have a four year old brother who is much better at unwrapping presents than you are. However, Linus loved the wolf, and the ostrich, zebras, puzzles, and toys. His mommy and daddy loved the clothes. In the end, everyone was happy.
  
Up till the cake came out.

Twenty people standing up and singing in loud voices can be scary for a little boy sitting down. Even if he is holding mommy's hand. And it's difficult blowing out candles through your snuffles.

Maxx is getting older so fast. Yesterday he turned two months and his slow aunt Åsa didn't even remember. I better shape up if I want to keep my position as the super aunt. I promise to come and see you soon!
      
It is raining babies in my family and among my friends. Last night, my cousin Jimmy and his Stina had a little girl and any day, my bästis Caroline will deliver her Wiggo.
  
And I... Well, one of my plants just got a new sprout.

Today, my uncle and cousin had a combined birthday dinner. Our family dinners are way more fun nowadays, since the kids started coming. 
 
Unfortunately, Linus was too sick to come this time and Maxx stayed home with Jenny. That left Alfons and Thyra to rule the event. Alfons turned into a little entertainer, played peek-a-boo with his (second) cousin, gave her soft hugs and wet kisses, showed her all the animals in his collection, generously shared his toys, and almost taught her how to sing "Happy Birthday". 
 
Thyra was totally impressed.             
            

 

Thyra is growing so fast. It is fun watching her getting bigger and better at controlling things around her. She also just got her first two teeth! Cutie.

Many times it is not toys who are the most fun to play with. This camera case was way more fun that both the playing duck and rattling hippo.

My mom playing with Thyra last Sunday. Thyra enjoyed getting to know the yellow duck with stretchable neck, judging of the abundance of wet kisses it got.

Cutie.

My first first picture on my first and only nephew, Maxx Ricardh Vincent. What a Star! Yesterday, Maxx was released from the hospital. Today, both his aunts and his cousin came visiting. Maxx was not easily impressed. He slept through most of it.

Maxx, two days old.

Jenny and Maxx

Yet, she is not standing by herself, but she is very stable. It's a nice thing about being a baby, that others do for you the things you can't. Here, grandma offers support.

Today would be your 56th birthday.

I miss you.

First out is Thyra, who visited us on Sunday together with her parents, uncle Björn and aunt Jenny. This is how pretty my three week old niece is nowadays. She is apparantly a very good eater and has put on a whole kilo since the first time I saw her!

Today I, my mom, and Björn went to see Marie, Peppe, and Thyra. Thyra is still under observation at the neonatal intensive care unit at Helsingborg Hospital, although she seems to be doing better and better. She is slowly learning to eat by mouth and is gaining weight. Over the last couple of days she's put on some serious 25 grams (0.05 pounds). Altogether, she is just over 2000 grams (4,4 pounds).




Wrapped in a soft blanket, Thyra is keeping warm. Without the necessary body fat, she needs help to keep the right body temperature.






Looks pretty comfortable to me.




Thyra is flirting . . .




. . . and smiling.




A newborn grandmother with her newborn granddaughter.






Thyra almost disappears in the huge arms of Uncle Björn.








Peppe, Marie, and Thyra. A new family was born on Tuesday evening, and a family branch added to my own. I wish you the best of luck and will always be here for you - wherever I might be.

Remembering my father, July 15th 1951 - March 31st 2003

I can't believe it's been four years since you left us.

You are missed and loved - Always.