Happy Birthday!

One year! One year of cluelessness, sleepless night and more joy, happiness and love than one could ever imagine!

The big day started when Agnes woke us up at 5.50 am - jut like every other day. But today was special with two big parcels waiting at the kitchen table. Our present was an toy stove that Agnes can use while we're cooking. The other one was a cuddly stuffed dog from great uncle Nils-Hugo.

Since it was Agnes birthday, why not do the best thing there is, which just happens to be the same thing we do every Monday: open house preschool. Today was special, since the Isadora the Fairy came visit and playes some childrens' theater. The show was named Aaoii. I have no idea what she did, but she had the total attention of the kids - ages 8-12 months - for almost 20 minutes. Agnes was blown away.

After the show we met up with grandma and grandpa at the station and after a quick lunch at our place, we went to the Malmöhus museum. Agnes took great interest in all the stuffed animals, such as moose, deer, wild boar and fox. But the best thing was standing in front of the big fish tanks in the basement.

Both a theater show and living, moving animals close up front was almost too much for one day. But it wasn't over. The other set of grandparents showed up at evening and we all went for some pulled pork and beer.

The big day ended with some more birthday presents back at our place. We do think that Agnes - despite showing some signs of being tired - had a great, first birthday.

Early morning play.

While mom and dad think they can sleep in, I make sure to check on my toys.

I eat my oats!

Tired

Monkey business.

Back in business.

After a week of teething and a cold Agnes is back with more energy than ever. There doesn't seem to be any limit to the amount of food she either stuff her self with or put on the floor for a later snack.
This is what the demands are an ordinary day;
Wake up 05:50, that is her personal alarm clock...
Breakfast 06:30, Agnes takes a bit more than half of an adult portion of oats with yoghurt+grandmother's apple sauce and a slice of breda. Sometimes also hardbread from her parent's plate!
Morning snack 09:00, a bottle of välling or some fruit and some cornpuffs.
Lunch 12:00, half of an adult portion of lasagna.
Afternoon snack 15:30, fruit or välling and again some puffs.
Dinner 18:00, half of an adult portion fish grating and some bread
Evening snack 19:00, a bottle of välling.

I forgot to mention, Agnes loves cheese, especially the flavory kind. She always makes sure to leave some on the floor from breakfast in case any of the meals are delayed.

I am somewhat amazed by this tremendous love for food but not surprised ... It is all genetic and I bet she will love buffe or smörgårdsbord in the future.

According to the scale at BVC this lady has now gained 5kg since she was born, and 0,8kg the past 2 weeks. That is what I call a growth spurt.

Spring at last!

After lots of waiting spring finally arrived in the very south of Sweden. To explore this a bit further we went to the grandparents place over the weekend. With a nice warm sun, sandy breach and a glittering ocean the thought of a quick dive in the sea did cross ones mind. That is until you suddenly remember that the water is probably not at the right temperature until August, if you are lucky.

Agnes loved discovering the garden. The lawn was amazing with several interesting things to chew on.