jetlag

We have had our first "proper" night! Elias slept through the night until 7 and Aksel fell asleep on his own after feedings - so we are a much happier family today! This week has basically gone to getting into a routine again, getting to know Gramma and Grandpa and making lists of all the things we need to do and buy. A car is definitely on top of the priority list. Haakon (writing on my parents computer!) is dreaming of a brand new car - something tells me the reality will be a bit different! Exciting times regardless. Elias has had his first taste of Starbucks! He was very excited to have some hot chocolate while we had some coffee!

Making waffles with Grandpa - almost like making waffles with pappa! Very happy either way!

7 bags @ 23kilos each..

161 kilos of luggage later, we have arrived!! Our trip went as good as to be expected with two small children - it had it's ups and downs and me almost in tears at some points, but it all in all it went surprisingly well. Maybe the last four hours on the plane when Elias slept has numbed some of the pain :-) We almost missed our plane in Frankfurt because the plane from Oslo was delayed - it was a huge relief that we made it, even though we were the last ones on the plane! And now we have survived our first night here. Elias woke up at 01.30 and was more or less up until 04.30 and Aksel, well, he was also up a lot..wonder how tonight will be... I of course was too exhausted during the trip to take any charming pictures of us during our travels, so these one's will have to suffice.. 

The boys sleeping "outside" in the sunroom - everybody thinks we're crazy!

My boys

My beautiful boys! A seldom moment of peace...

Sykkylven

Now we are half way through our stay in Sykkylven before heading to Canada on October 20th. Time goes by quickly! It has been really good to be here and have some time to settle before leaving for Canada after a hectic last two weeks in Trondheim saying  goodbye to all our wonderful friends and packing up our apartment.

There is nothing better in Elias's life than boats and the moment so a fishing trip with oldefar and pappa were definitely a highlight of the week. He's also been down the the dock to watch the ferries on countless trips with farmor, as well as a fun trip with Håkon's cousin and his family.

Aksel is growing bigger and bigger every day! He's starting to get into a resemblance of a routine and smiling more and more. He still has a period every evening where he cries for a good hour but if there's one thing I've learned as a parent, it's "This too shall pass!"