All's quiet on the eastern front

A couple of days into flying solo with the kids and I am pleased to report that everything is going really well! Ethan and Hudson really are the sweetest little kids (not biased, not at all!) and it is such a joy and privilege to be able to do the whole morning routine, drop off at dagis, hang out with Hudson for a few hours and then pick Ethan up again and do something fun in the afternoon. Dagis pick-ups are always great confidence boosts as well. Ethan is getting praise for things like being the best eater/fork user at his table, the best tricycle-rider, for being sweet and helpful with the other kids, for being great at dressing himself and hanging up his clothes after outdoor play... tiny little things to reaffirm that we are doing the right thing.

Speaking of morning routine; the movie of choice for Ethan has been 'Top Gun' for the last couple of weeks and he especially enjoys sitting in the couch (very) early in the morning with a bowl of cereal watching the Top Gun intro. Before I even get a chance to rub the sleep from my eyes and turn on the TV, Mr. Ethan says "Watch airplane, titta flygplan!" and hands me the TV remote. He then adds "Button!" as if what he is really trying to say is: "Here, turn on the TV right now so I can watch Top Gun. You know the drill!"

Another movie that has grown on him lately, and seems to have made it to the top of his charts in record time, is 'Gnomeo & Juliet' - an animated gnome love story produced by Elton John and packed with Elton songs. Actually not a bad flick at all, check it out! On the other hand; his judgement in movies and animated clips has its flaws as well as 'The Gummibär song' on Youtube is something he doesn't mind watching and listening to over, and over, and over again. Ethan calls it "Green bear, dance!" - I call it Chinese water torture.

Other than that; we've had a lovely couple of days with lots of walks and outdoor activity so let's hope the Swedish summer has arrived and let's also hope that these two crazy cats continue to be on their best behavior for the rest of the week.

From the other side of the pond, our action reporter Shaena is having a fabulous time catching up with the girls! Copious amounts of Starbucks beverages are being had and I hear the boys' next-size-up wardrobes are quickly filling up. A very well deserved trip and I am sure we'll hear all about it shortly!

Next week:
Hello Crete, hello all inclusive hotel, hello pool, hello beach, hello Tzatziki, hello Moussaka, hello Mythos beer!