Outfit: Fave tee and a view

Sunnies from Gucci, Knitted cardigan from Zara, Tee from YSL, Pants from Topshop, Ballet flats from H&M, Watch from Michael Kors, Background: Oldendalen

This pic was taken in the West Coast during our minibreak from the little one. A glacier in the background.

Confessions of a newbie mother: Oslo by night

I wrote this a while back...I'm glad I found it again.


I like Oslo by night. So peaceful even though a view of the city lights at a distance from my balcony is all I get these days. 


Every now and then I see them at 3 am, in their heels, from their cabs with their phones in their hands. As the look of it, it's been a long night for them too. I used to be one of them, dressing up, drinks, late nights. But now my late nights are spent inside in my pajamas, usually waiting, waiting for him to communicate in his own little way. And we he wakes up, I'm there. He know's I'm there. I like to know that he knows that I'm there. 


My hubby wakes up when I get back. He sighs when I tell him that sleep is overrated. At daytime when the fatigue is at its worse, I tell him sleep is a luxury. My hands are tied, nothing I can do about the situation. And the sitch, well we have a baby here. And here is where I want to be right now. And here is good. Oslo by night is good. 

My funny Valentine

Now I know Valentines day isn't everyones cup of tea. Many people think that it is way too commercialised.It is also worth mentioning that it's kind of sad that some people dedicate just one day of the year for TLC towards their special someone. I tend to agree, but I must admit that I would get rather dissapointed if my hubby didn't show me any attention on Valentines day. That happened once a long time ago and I suppose from that day, hubby and I have been celebrating Valentines day every year. May I also add for the pro Valentines day side that it is actually difficult to set aside some time for TLC once you have a kid. Not that we never do, but at least once every year, people really make the effort.

We don't get carried away, but we usually dine out and give eachother a little something something.
This year however with the little one, dining out was out of the question. We decided we would stay in and make a nice meal. Luckily my funny Valentine, the little one, didn't make a fuss at bedtime and slept once I lay his head on the pillow. The evening was really wonderful and relaxing. Good food and great company.

My funny Valentine

Light as a feather

On my first official Mother's day I was surprised with this gift by hubby and the little one.

Material girl

Being more conscious about ones economy is easier when you have a kid, hence banning myself from spur of the moment shopping. I therefore vowed myself that once I got to Stockholm I wouldn't go crazy in the shops. However, being the person that I am, I did end up with a few things. I must say though to my defence that I only bought some key essential pieces and most of them were on sale. So instead of usually causing myself backpains by carrying several shopping bags, I ended up walking the streets of Stockholm painfree.

Here are my faves:

Ray-bans

Printed shirt from By Second female

Skull candle holder from Kosta boda (which by the way is kind of ugly, but pretty if you know what I mean. The hubby was not too please with this purchase. Well, can't please them all.)

Back to reality..

Hubby went back to work today, meaning back to everyday normal life. Well at least as normal as it can get with the little one. The weather was amazing so had a little stroll in the sun. As usual I ended at up at the local shopping center resulting into a tiny shopping spree. I really must consider a different route as shopping centre strolls can get quite expensive.

Among the things in my shopping bag were fresh flowers. They always make me feel special, especially on days where I run around like crazy, still in my pajamas after the little one. On these days, the apartment is usually a big mess, but as long as there is fresh flowers it's ok somehow....

Part of my shopping spree: Fresh flowers

Family Bonding

January has been dedicated to family. Hubby has had the whole month off so we've taken the opportunity to travel to the west coast to spend time with his family. It's been very relaxing and we have even managed to squeeze in a date or two, making me realise how important it is to have grand parents nearby. Unfortunately we live on the other side of the country. It's the price we have to pay by living in the city. On the positive side I have amazing friends and a realiable brother who probably would love to babysit the little one. I guess I just have to be brave enough to ask...

The west coast in pics:

Celebrated Christmas all over again :-)

The little one, exhausted after Christmas Eve part deux

Outfit of the day

And a whole lotta of good food

Only the best...

I received a late Christmas present the other day from my hubby and the little one....

Confessions of a newbie mother: Looking back....

over my shoulder. I do that often these days. An what a beautiful sight I'm hit with: My son playing on his mat.

I would like to sum up 2011 in two words: blissfully difficult. It doesn't really make any sense, but that's whats this whole year has been about. Nothing made sense. Being sick for the whole pregnancy didn't make sense. Having a mild depression when the little one came didn't make sense. The little one didn't make sense. A rather difficult time.

In the midst of it all there were tiny moments that made the shady grey turn to bright pink. It was a moment of bliss. At first, I felt it just for a second so I easily brushed it away by going back to my loop of dark thoughts. Then gradually seconds turned into minutes, turning into hours.

Looking back over my shoulder and I spot the little one. I smile and hopefully will keep on smiling in 2012.

Outfit: New Years Hoopla

I ended up wearing something quite "dressed-down" for a NYE outfit. The plan was to have a chilled out family dinner at my aunt's place. It turned out to be much more festive than I thought as she had invited quite a few friends as well. I ended up spending most of the evening and night in the spare bedroom with my two fave people in the world, trying to make one of them to go to sleep (not the mister, even though he fell asleep as soon as his head touched the pillow). Although I was exhausted I'm glad I had my two boys with me on the final day of 2011.

Dress: Zara, Blazer: Topshop

Finally asleep

Sorry for the really poor quality pics. 

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..

It's been a hectic week. Preparing for Christmas is not easy with the little one, especially Christmas shopping. I've been running around like crazy the last couple of days buying the presents I didn't get hold of in London. I needed it done as I had to send it off with my hubby's parents who have been staying with us for the last couple of days. Luckily I managed to get a couple of hours by myself on Friday, which helped me reach my goal.

The weekend has been lovely with some quality family time. Hubby's niece came along with his parents. She's a sweet child. However I did get a glimpse on how it feels like having two kids. Not sure I want to go there...

Christmas party

Last weekend we were invited to Stavanger by my hubby's company to attend their two-day Christmas event. I was a bit hesitant as I knew logistics would be difficult with a kid. However my worries was a waste of time as it all went pretty smoothly. We stayed at a hotel the whole weekend and our very own babysitters (hubby's sister and boyfriend) stayed in a room next to us. I'm so proud of the little one for being an angel (or so I was told). And the flight back and forth was a piece of cake. Maybe he too has caught the travel bug...

Trine with the little one

Kim with the little one

Family pic

Family pic gone mad

Our lovely babysitters

Little pleasures in life...

such as hubby surprising me with flowers and haircare products.

Confessions of a newbie mother - The difficult part and the hard part

Nearly four months ago I was lying on the hospital bed begging for the midwife for a cesarean section. The little one had just popped his head out, eager to discover this new world. I barely noticed his debut as I was so exhausted from all the pain and the physical strain. I just basically wanted it done and over with, hence me yelling out for the easiest way out (though a bit too late). Who would have guessed that this experience would be the easiest part of becoming a newbie mother.

Needless to say, my road to baby world has been quite bumpy, being sick for 8 out of 9 months of my pregnancy. However, I thought it would be bearable once I had the little one in my arms. That I would feel total bliss and forget all the pain. Truth be told, the first couple of months of baby world has been the hardest part. Again, don't want to bore you with the details, but there has been days where I barely can see because of my puffy eyes. And the exhaustion I felt while giving birth, heaven compared to the exhaustion I've felt during the first couple of months of baby world. Mentally I was in bits and pieces, but trying to hold up for the little one and my hubby. Admitably I had to confess to hubby and to myself that I just wasn't feeling the bliss. I was struggling....

Four months into the game and bliss decided to show up. Not everyday of course, but I've felt it creeping up to the surface when the little one smiles or every morning when he is making "conversation". Some mothers say that it gets easier just around this period. Golden moments, until it gets hard again round about the age of 2. I probably will not be prepared for that to come. At least I can be honest, admit to myself and everyone else that sometimes it's a struggle.

Bliss mixed with a tad bit of exhaustion

Outfit: Date Night

Hubby and I had our first date night since the little one was born. I was really looking forward to a night out, but also a bit apprehensive leaving the little one with the babysitters. Acting brave I got ready for our night out. The act didn't last for long as I admitted defeat and shed a tear or two in the car on our way to the restaurant. However, I did manage to have a really good time. Enjoyed the company of hubby, his brother and wife. It was like being back in the good old days, but much better. I'm lucky enough to have a beautiful son to come home to.

Boots from La Redoute, skirt from Monki, Blouse from H&M Maternity.

Art in YSL Arty

A surprise gift from the best hubby in the world: YSL Arty ring

Confessions of a pregnant woman - week 36: Preparations

Less than four weeks to go. The last couple of weeks hubby and I have been shopping necessities for the baby. We still lack a couple of things, but I will make some time early next week to do some final shopping. I haven't had a good night's sleep for several weeks now, but I still feel way better as I stopped throwing up and the dizziness has finally let go (never thought that would happen). And I guess there's not much to do left than playing the waiting game....

I know I look really tired in this pic. Lack of sleep:-(