kitschenette - life in the swiss lane

Toes

Toes, originally uploaded by kitschenette.

Lolly crept into bed with me last night and this morning I couldn't bear to wake her up, she was sleeping so peacefully.

She's got bruno's feet, long and narrow with the second toe as long as the first.

March 07, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Window

Window, originally uploaded by kitschenette.

All throughout my English lesson this morning it snowed heavily - this after weeks of gorgeous spring weather. I had to scrape off at least 20 cm of snow from my car before I could pick Lola up from spielgruppe.

March 05, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Directly

Direct , originally uploaded by kitschenette.

Lola used to love having her photo taken, or at least didn't run away screaming when I pointed the camera at her. Now, I'm lucky if I can snap off a shot before she flees the scene.

I like the directness of her look here, although I have to resist the urge to brush the hair away from her eyes.

March 04, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Morning, yoghurt

Morning, yoghurt , originally uploaded by kitschenette.

With a mouthful of yoghurt, looking somehow grown-up.

February 13, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Found

Found, originally uploaded by kitschenette.

I found this great mirror on the side of the road a couple of weeks ago. It's very heavy and pretty old, from 1967. I love how it opens up our living room, even though most of the reflection is of the (admittedly quite old and beautiful) house across the road. However, there is also a small reflection of the mountains, which I cherish when sitting at the table drinking my coffee in the sunlight.

January 26, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (1)

Checking in

It's been an age since I last posted, and why? Just got out of the habit I spose.

So what's been happening? A quick round-up:

Lots of school stuff. Max is going great guns at school and can now read and do basic maths etc after only 3 months of school. I love that he can now read comics, because we all love comics in this house. Ok it will be a while before he gets to this or this, but it's a start. I sense a family tradition coming on.
We've recently had a visit from the Tooth Fairy - one of Max's front teeth finally fell out, after being wiggly for at least 6 months. The Tooth Fairy was so relieved it was finally out that she left a bumper bonus.
Plans are well under way for Mum and Dad's visit in July. The kiddies can't wait - inevitably we have one or the other of them crying every night wishing Nana and Poppa were already here. Not sure Mum and Dad will be able to leave at the end of their trip, or if they do, it will be with one child hanging off each leg.
Lolly is gearing up for kindergarten. She knows that she starts in August, so everyday she asks me if she is going to kindy TODAY. I can't believe my baby will be starting her schooling career this year, walking to kindy alone (altho never actually alone - there are 3 0r 4 other kiddies from our street starting at the same time, and I imagine they will all walk together, stopping to look at every snail, plant and rock along the way) and being a big kid.
The search thus begins for a job of some sort for me, tricky because I don't want to work full-time and part-time jobs are hard to find around here.
We are watching this and this.
I can't stop listening to The National! Love 'em.
A few friends and I have started a book club, and it's so nice to be talking books with other people.
Our household has been eating far too many brownies.
Despite the above, I am not renewing my gym membership. I'm just really far too lazy.

This afternoon the kids and I are off to Zürich in search of a blue Power Ranger (Max's latest obsession) and some swimming toys (sticks and things to dive for) as both Lola and Max now have lessons on Monday afternoons. I can't say I enjoy Mondays!

Have a nice weekend.

January 26, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (4)