Parenting Boys

Biggest Loser - Week 9

2009-12-10T12:20:00.000+01:00

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

2009-12-07T13:34:00.002+01:00

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

2009-12-06T22:21:00.002+01:00

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

2009-12-02T16:23:00.002+01:00

Look at what arrived today!

This Year's Advent Calendar

2009-12-01T16:29:00.002+01:00

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

2009-11-30T23:49:00.003+01:00

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

2009-11-24T23:20:00.001+01:00

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

2009-11-24T22:26:00.000+01:00

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

2009-11-24T22:13:00.001+01:00

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:

Crabs

2009-11-24T22:04:00.002+01:00

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...

Little Mouse

2009-11-24T22:08:00.000+01:00

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

Connor Helping Daddy to Clean the Leaves

2009-11-24T22:00:00.000+01:00

Parcels for Eastern European Kids

2009-11-24T21:56:00.000+01:00

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

2009-11-24T21:51:00.000+01:00

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!

2009-11-24T11:12:00.000+01:00

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

Biggest Loser - Week 7

2009-11-24T11:09:00.002+01:00

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

2009-11-17T11:54:00.002+01:00

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

2009-11-10T09:23:00.000+01:00

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

2009-11-03T16:26:00.002+01:00

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 :)

2009-11-03T16:21:00.004+01:00

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

2009-10-30T10:28:00.006+01:00

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

2009-10-27T13:19:00.000+01:00

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

Another Test Knit

2009-10-22T12:40:00.003+02:00

A baby hat this time. I'm currently knitting matching mittens...

Edited: removed pictures, I forgot that I wasn't supposed to share pics until it's published and I don't know how to remove a post.

A Pair of Mittens for Tim

2009-10-21T09:57:00.001+02:00

Another test knit...
Like them, they are really nice.

Biggest Loser - Week 2

2009-10-21T09:55:00.001+02:00

Not a great result this week, I basically maintained, going up 100 gr.

This week's weight: 83.1 kg
Last week's weight : 83.0 kg
Weight loss since last week: +0.1 kg

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

Goal for the competition: 82 kg