Time Out Central
This is officially the capital of Time Out Land. I think we had 50 time outs today. We had double and triple time outs. I think we need something different. But what. That is the question of the day. Or is this being three and testing every minute. Today, we were going to go and discover an area of the city with lots of thrift stores and some bilingual schools, separate "butiks" or places, I hope. But we never made it out of the house, or little abode, as I refer to our shoebox. I am feeling great about the city and overwhelmed that we came here with such labor intensive offspring. I CAN'T WAIT TO FIND A SCHOOL. And I think Saniya feels the same way.
Anyways, the weather is perfect; warm and sunny. Yesterday we walked along the waterfront of a lake and Saniya swam. We were searching for a beach, but it was too far by the time we stopped many times for the assorted needs that just can't wait and have to discuss why we can't wait to get there to have it. But, then when we didn't make it to the beach before turning around, then we spent the rest of the day talking about why we didn't get to the beach and when are we going to go again.
There are walking and biking paths everywhere. It feels like Eugene in that respect, except city size. We went to an island in the middle of the city this weekend that had walking trails along water around the entire island. It used to house Sweden's largest prison. It was closed in the 1990's and their maximum capacity was 620 people. Quite different from the American prison system. It is the island of Langholmen, if you are ever in the neighborhood.
We also went to a place called Milles Garden. It is the house and ground of sculptor; Carl Milles. An impressive garden with his sculptures around the fountains and patios. The grounds and house are overlooking the water. Really beautiful.. Great on a sunny, warm day. Rowan recommends the yellow garden hose he played with for over an hour while hanging out in the garden. We'll send pics when our camera gets new batteries. Another thing to buy.
I have been really stressed about finding an apt. There are lots of horror stories. But, then Rob tells me that it is exaggerated and we'll be fine. Let's hope for the best.
Lots more to say, but can't think of what else right now. I am walking tons as we are car-less , and happy to be so.
Yasmiene
Anyways, the weather is perfect; warm and sunny. Yesterday we walked along the waterfront of a lake and Saniya swam. We were searching for a beach, but it was too far by the time we stopped many times for the assorted needs that just can't wait and have to discuss why we can't wait to get there to have it. But, then when we didn't make it to the beach before turning around, then we spent the rest of the day talking about why we didn't get to the beach and when are we going to go again.
There are walking and biking paths everywhere. It feels like Eugene in that respect, except city size. We went to an island in the middle of the city this weekend that had walking trails along water around the entire island. It used to house Sweden's largest prison. It was closed in the 1990's and their maximum capacity was 620 people. Quite different from the American prison system. It is the island of Langholmen, if you are ever in the neighborhood.
We also went to a place called Milles Garden. It is the house and ground of sculptor; Carl Milles. An impressive garden with his sculptures around the fountains and patios. The grounds and house are overlooking the water. Really beautiful.. Great on a sunny, warm day. Rowan recommends the yellow garden hose he played with for over an hour while hanging out in the garden. We'll send pics when our camera gets new batteries. Another thing to buy.
I have been really stressed about finding an apt. There are lots of horror stories. But, then Rob tells me that it is exaggerated and we'll be fine. Let's hope for the best.
Lots more to say, but can't think of what else right now. I am walking tons as we are car-less , and happy to be so.
Yasmiene
posted by Yaz and Rob at 8:28 PM
2 Comments:
funny, funny friend. I think that we lived the same day at our house (9 hours later) when you guys must have been done with it. The exception was we left the house, but mommy was a scary tyrant. Then we tried to restart the day and could not avoid the three year-old power trips, complete with screaming and slapping. At least the baby slept 10 whole minutes and then was awake (but happy) ALL of story time. BUT the kicker is OTHER KIDS WERE WORSE TODAY, a mom and boy got booted from the story....maybe there is a misalignment of planets?? Stay sane!! I am a-tryin' :)
Ptretty good stuff! Ahhh...all in a day's nightmare.
Yaz
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