Parenting Boys

Our Gingerbread House is Finally Done

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:37:00 +0000

Teachers Presents are Ready :)

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:04:00 +0000

Biggest Loser - Week 10 and last weig in

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:04:00 +0000

Oh dear, oh dear... ;)

This week's weight: 82.9 kg
Last week's weight : 82.3 kg
Weight loss since last week: -0.6 kg

Starting weight: 85.5 kg
Weight loss since beginning: 2.6 kg

Goal for the competition: 82 kg

Biggest Loser - Week 9

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:20:00 +0000

It looks like I forgot to post about last week's weigh in...

This week, I lost 200g, but I'd put on the week before, so I'm still slightly above my lowest.

This week's weight: 82.3 kg
Last week's weight : 82.5 kg
Weight loss since last week: 0.2 kg

Starting weight: 85.5 kg
Weight loss since beginning: 3.2 kg

Goal for the competition: 82 kg

A Brand New Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:34:00 +0000

I have just created a brand new blog to discuss all knitting related subjects and present my new designs. It can be found here: Corinne's Knits

Hope to "see" you there! :)

Nikolaus Steam Train Ride

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:21:00 +0000

This was a special ride on a steam train, especially for Nikolaus, leaving from Darmstadt main station and making a stop in the woods before getting back to town, with a visit from Nikolaus on the way.

Arriving at the station. We just told the boys that we were going to the station to look at trains. So, they were pleasantly surprised to see a steam train and even more surprised to learn that we were getting on it!

Looking at the engine

Getting into our wagon

Then Nikolaus came to give out some presents, first he gave chocolates...

... then his helpers gave out these train money boxes

Cuddle time ♥

Getting into the woods

Our little walk in the woods during our stop

Eating chocolates ;)

And another cuddle

Love the reflections in this shot, Tim's in there too

:D

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:23:00 +0000

Look at what arrived today!

This Year's Advent Calendar

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:29:00 +0000

A bit empty looking unfortunately as I've only made 14 bags of 24 so far! But, at least, it gives me until 15th Dec to sort out more :)

My Third Pattern is Up

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:49:00 +0000

Check it out: Spaceman Nicolino on Ravelry:

It's available in sizes 3-6, 6-12, 12-24 months.

This lovely green version was knit by Anette.

Fun Autumn Walk with Lots of Mushrooms

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:20:00 +0000

On Sunday afternoon, we went for a walk in the Odenwald, we were lucky to spot a lot of different mushrooms.

Really cool looking roots

This is the sign with the different walks, Logan insisted on posing in front of it :)

Couldn't Resist! <3

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:26:00 +0000

Logan asked us for a baby picture of himself to bring to Kindergarten, as part of something they're doing in the "Vorschule" group, here it is, Logan aged 5 1/2 months

My First Two Knitting Patterns, now available on Ravelry

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:13:00 +0000

These two patterns are now available for download on Ravelry, under the designer shop "Corinne's Knits". Many more to come, stay tuned!

The "Sock Yarn Beret" is available in sizes 6 months to 24 months. Link here:

The "Brick Hat" is available in 5 different sizes, from premie to man. Link here:

Little Mouse

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:08:00 +0000

Number one of two, will go in the advent calendar for the boys

Crabs

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:04:00 +0000

I crochetted these two crabs as tests for the designer, they are super cute and will be part of the boys advent calendar, once finished...

Connor Helping Daddy to Clean the Leaves

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Parcels for Eastern European Kids

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:56:00 +0000

Every year, we take part in this "Kinder helfen Kinder" initiative. We prepare two parcels (one from each boy) to be sent to a different country each year to disadvantaged kids. They contain toiletry, toys, hat/scarf/mitten, pencils, etc...

We always involve the boys in this. Here they are posing with the parcels before they get brought to the collection point

Laterne Fest Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:51:00 +0000

A bit late, but better late than never! ;)

Ready to leave, in the kitchen with their lanterns

Daddy and the boys

Logan's girlfriend, Alina :)

Connor "singing" (or should I say screaming?!)

My First Crochet Project!

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:12:00 +0000

And it's finished, I'm quite proud :D

Biggest Loser - Week 7

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:09:00 +0000

What I consider a good week, a loss of 300g :)

This week's weight: 82.1 kg
Last week's weight : 82.4 kg
Weight loss since last week: 0.3 kg

Starting weight: 85.5 kg
Weight loss since beginning: 3.4 kg

Goal for the competition: 82 kg

Biggest Loser - Week 6

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:54:00 +0000

Glad I lost something, even if it's not much :)

This week's weight: 82.4 kg
Last week's weight : 82.5 kg
Weight loss since last week: 0.1 kg

Starting weight: 85.5 kg
Weight loss since beginning: 3.1 kg

Goal for the competition: 82 kg

Biggest Loser - Week 5

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:23:00 +0000

A great week! :)
Weight is a weird thing...

This week's weight: 82.5 kg
Last week's weight : 83.1 kg
Weight loss since last week: 0.6 kg

Starting weight: 85.5 kg
Weight loss since beginning: 3 kg

Goal for the competition: 82 kg

Biggest Loser - Week 4

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:26:00 +0000

Dare I say no change this week!

This week's weight: 83.1 kg
Last week's weight : 83.1 kg
Weight loss since last week: 0 kg

Starting weight: 85.5 kg
Weight loss since beginning: 2.4 kg

Goal for the competition: 82 kg

The boys are on TV :)

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:21:00 +0000

Both Logan and Connor were on German National TV! :D

OK, they appear for about 5 seconds, but still...

Here's the link:

http://laenderspiegel.zdf.de/ZDFde/inhalt/28/0

You need to click on the right handside on a link that says "Video Länderspiegel von 31. Oktober 2009"

They both appear at 1min 53s and then again at 4mins 25s. Connor just stares at the camera! LOL

For those who don't understand, it's about the increase in "Kindergeld" (children money, that the states gives to everybody who has a child), which will happen in January, together with the implications... Our town is considered very child-friendly and they filmed in the boys' school and interviewed the mayor.

Some Artwork from Logan

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:28:00 +0000

Some of Logan's recent artworks.

Here is an angler fish

His interpretation of the "Vug under the Rug"

And a sample of writing...

Biggest Loser - Week 3

noreply@blogger.com (Corinne) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:19:00 +0000

What can I say, no change this week!

This week's weight: 83.1 kg
Last week's weight : 83.1 kg
Weight loss since last week: 0 kg

Starting weight: 85.5 kg
Weight loss since beginning: 2.4 kg

Goal for the competition: 82 kg