Turning a corner

Matthew is now settling into more of a routine with (semi-)regular naps during the day. He rations sleep to his parents (...he currently allows us about half a night). He's at the stage when he starts to take more of an interest in the world around him. He's beginning to reach out for things and also likes to stare at the TV although is less selective in his programme choices than his sister.

Getting an education

School term starts early here in Norway. Sophie has been back for nearly two weeks now. She's now out of Pre-School and in, er, School. Her old Pre-School class has been split into two so she's missing some of her old friends. However, she's very enthusiastic about school and being grown up in her new uniform.

Back in Norway

Returned home to Norway this weekend after 3 weeks away in the UK. It was a good rest in a "not-really-a-rest-but-away-from-work-anyway" kind of way. Discounting the usual highlights of an expat returning home (e.g. going to the pub, eating fish and chips, pork pies etc) Sophie enjoyed visiting her Nana and Grandad and going to Blackpool and Chester Zoo. We also had a nice week at (you've guessed it) Centerparcs. The camera didn't come out much, probably because the weather was horrible and also, with two kids, there are fewer hands spare to take photos.