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Hello there! Even though I wont be travelling anywhere warm, exotic or just about anything else, I have all the right to day dream about it :) Summer is almost here - or what comes to weather currently here in Helsinki, it is already here - so it's time to start planning on a new trip. Usually by this time I've already booked my summer vacation since most years I've started my 4 week long summer vacation in the end of june. Last year we travelled to Italy, the island of Ischia and that was something. I'm gonna write a little bit about that vacation this time. Really hot summer but unfortunately, as it happens very often, little L got sick very early on the vacation and they only had one doctor on the island so it was a bit scary. Luckily L got better and we got to enjoy a nice holiday. Would I recommend the island for people travelling with a toddler? No. Why? Because it didn't have too many outdoor places for children to play at - we actually had to travel quite ...

Good morning! We've finally had a good week what comes to sleeping - little L got better from stomach flu that was going on in our family and when he's better, he sleeps like a baby. Apparently I just dont need that much sleep anymore or I'm getting anxious of the new baby (less than 2 months left, yikes!!) but I woke up super early this morning. It wasn't even 6 am... Oh well, now I have more me-time and time to drink coffee :) So week 33 what comes to pregnancy: I just can't believe how fast time has gone. I'll only have 2 more weeks of work left and then it's time to start my maternity leave. Much waited, I'll say. This hasn't been the best spring for me what comes to my health and the fact that we're moving soon (in 3 weeks) I'll say this is a good time to start my leave. Next week will be full of work stuff that really needs to be done and making sure I'll leave all the knowledge at work. I did have a check up this week because ...

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Good evening! So it was an ice hockey filled past weekend with Canada winning the world championships , and Finland (winning) the silver medal. I'm not that into hockey but I did watch the games here and there - until I got the stomach flu :( Please, let this be the last one we're dealing with this spring (or in a long while if we're lucky). First my husband got it on saturday night and then it was my turn. Today's been such a lazy day with me sleeping all day long. Sorry, my posts are a bit depressing but hey, this is how our life is these days :) Baby gear from Babyshop In case you're interested in buying new baby gear this spring (clothes, strollers or other accessories), you need to check out Babyshop . They have ongoing sales going on through this spring and their web pages are in English also, so that should be helpful for non-native finnish readers. You can order stuff online so that's always helpful - especially if you're sick like I am and ca...

Almost weekend and yes, I've been waiting for it all week :) Seems like one of those weeks when it takes forever it to be over. Little L is still a bit sick (stomach flu) - we took him to day care today but they called two hours later to come and pick him up earlier. Let's hope it'll be over soon and we'll have a healthy weekend. I only have three more weeks of work left before my maternity leave begins. Can't believe we're so close to that - this spring has gone by so fast! I really cant wait this upcoming move be over and the meeting our second son. I try not to stress about every little thing that's still left to buy (those strollers!!) It's funny, to be honest, on my last pregnancy I had everything done by the time I was 20 weeks pregnant. This time, not so much. Honestly, I cant always keep track on which pregnancy week I'm on :) But I do know my due date and that's enough for now! Anyone else feeling the same with their second (or third) ...

Yes, it's time for stomach flu..again, and this time the victim is little L :( Poor little guy - he can't eat anything and he missed his spring party today at day care. We were just heading to the day care center to see him and other children at his group perform but unfortunately we missed it. Well, this is how life is with little children. Hopefully this one will be over soon and I hope I wont get it this time. It was awful last time I had it..not fun and especially not fun for pregnant woman! And I hope I wont get it this time since time is literally running out for me: I'll start my maternity leave in less than four weeks so I basically can't be out from work before that. Too embarrassing or something!! Offerilla So if you're interested in some online shopping, like I am, you should check out  Offerilla   and see what they have to offer you. This works only in Finland (at least for now), in different cities and it's formerly known as Groupon. They have o...

Good afternoon, everyone! Now that my hunt for the new home is over (no, I haven't moved yet) and our apartment is sold, it's time to look for other important things. And those are, of course, new baby gear :) As I mentioned on my previous post, I need so many things for my new baby - I sold a lot of stuff last spring as I decided one child will be enough. Forever. As we all know by now (and by all I mean those who've followed my blog), that's not true and baby #2 will arrive to this world in july. Discount code If you need something new, here's a code from Lekmer for you for buying things worth 100€  (get 10€ off), 200€  (get 20€ off) or 300€  (get 30€ off). These codes are not valid for Lego's or other things that already are discounted. You'll find more information on their site. This is a great offer for those wanting to buy new strollers or any other baby gear! Happy shopping!

Hello everyone! Weeks seem to pass by like nothing - it's been almost a week since I wrote last time. We've certainly had an exciting week; we sold our apartment and bought a new one. It's finally official and time to start thinking about the moving process! Yes, the move.. I've been asking for offers from different companies here in Helsinki-Espoo area in Finland but I'm still looking for the best one. You need to make sure they have valid insurances, what kind of contract you make (either you pay by the hour or for the whole package), how many movers and cars you get etc. Prices range from 500€ to 2000€ so quite the range! Obviously, we don't want to pay that much since we're only gonna pay for the heavy furniture to be moved - everything else (the small ones) we can move with our cars. Yes, we're always looking for the savings but unfortunately we can't do it all by ourselves: I do need to take it easy and let other people do it for us because o...

Hello everyone! My exciting week is coming to an end tomorrow as we sign the papers: we're selling our apartment and buying new one. Can't wait and I hope everything goes as planned! We're going to move either June 17 or 20 so about 1 month before my due date. I've been looking for offers on different moving firms as I can't lift anything heavy (couch, bed, etc.). Hopefully I'll find something good on time, in a decent price. On saturday we're celebrating L's birthday party (finally!) with our closest relatives. He turned 2 on March 1st and we didn't have a real party for him then (we were staying at different locations due to our bathroom renovation project) so now it's time to have it. I've been planning all week what to prepare for the party: I'll have ice cream (a substitute for the cake), ham pie, cheese, huge fruit plate, miniature meatballs, "hiding frankfurters", salad and many other little things. I love parties and...

Hey you all!! It's been a while since I wrote last time but here I am! It's been a wild week, I'm telling you. It's mother's day and I'm up already!! I was allowed to sleep in this morning but this is what happened. Boys are still sleeping, even the smaller one (my little L) which is sort of a miracle: we've had a few terrible evenings what comes to going to bed and falling asleep followed by even worst nights. Why? Well, we finally gave up on pacifier. "The little bunny babies took them" and really, it went well because he hasn't for a pacifier but evenings are just crazy. He keeps running around the house, wanting to play at 10 pm until he's way too tired and just keeps crying and screaming. Great. I had to google it to find how if other people have had this same thing going on and yes, they've had. Maybe he'll go back to that 2 mins and fall asleep -mode. Maybe. It's only been a week now since he gave up so maybe it takes f...

Hello everyone! It's a very big, beyond exciting day for: we've received a very competitive offer on our apartment and just made an offer of another one. Can't hide my excitement, can I? :) We'll know more in the end of this day so it's gonna be a loooong day!! And for those concerned with this too; the buyer, the seller and us. I just wish this would end nicely because it is a bit stressful, not forgetting that I am 29 weeks pregnant and all. This new house is a two-story building, a townhouse consisting of 5 townhouses/apartments and this one is placed on the corner so it has only one neighbor and the biggest front yard. It also has a balcony on the second floor and it basically doesn't need much work done since it was built in 2000 so rather new. At least compared to many townhouses we've looked into and usually they're built in the 1980's, what comes to our budget. I'm done with big renovation projects - I think I've had them for anoth...

It's a sunny day outside and it's also getting warmer - goodbye, evil wind! We're heading to a Vappu market here in Huopalahti area, to a church (yes, our wedding church ) where they have a special vappu event. More sima drink, sausage, something sweet and even more vappu stuff, such as balloons. L got two balloons yesterday from my parents so..he wont need one but I'm sure we end up getting him more stuff. That's just us. We stayed home last night with my parents visiting us: eating, playing and just spending time together. That's how I like it. My husband went to a vappu party but got home early too - we're too old to party anymore :) He said he can't talk about anything else other than his family: L this and that, our pregnancy, day care life..that's how it's goes these days. I'm happy he goes out and sees people every now and then, even though I'm not up to that right now. He also talked to one of our old friend, a woman who has a 2...