Granddad proudly parading

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Young talent

I will definitely let Sean have piano lessons, just like my brothers and I.

It was at this piano it all started , and also through it, we developed our huge interest in music.

This evening we r going in to town where there is a big festival on, and this one particular band will b playing 50s and 60s music live, in one of the town's square, in the open air. So am hoping the glorious weather doesn't change!

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Good night from us to you xxx

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Evening sun

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at the supermarket

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New purchases for Sean

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Cruising convertible

Sean really loves it when Mum puts the roof down on her car, and its especially nice in this weather that the South of Sweden is currently being blessed with :-)
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Sean travelling in style at Copenhagen airport.

Now waiting for luggage and then off to platform to catch the train to Malmo, Sweden where Dad will pick us up. More later, from me and my family, on hol in Sweden xxx

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My own little mini Brad :-)

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The International & Iced tea

Thought I'll post a quick one as I've just put Sean to sleep with his milk, and am waiting for Bear to come home...

This evening we are watching The International, the new movie with Clive Owen & Naomi Watts, and with that, in this heatwave, whats more perfect than some delicious iced tea made by moi (that's if you are like us and don't have your "cheat day" until tomorrow, or else something bubbly is of course more tempting lol).

It's very easy to make, and here's how you do it:

Fresh tea is best, or alternatively Cold Brew Lipton Tea Bags.

Start with about a pint of very hot water, put amount of teabags u want,in to steep for a few minutes. Remove the bags and stir in a little sugar (Natural Cane Sugar are best) or honey, and let it dissolve in the hot water - this is key.

Now fill it up with cool tap water (no ice!). Refrigerate. When it's cold, its the loveliest iced tea you can make. Ill also add lots of slices of lemon and fresh mint.

Have a nice evening,

And dont forget to sleep with a sheet as opposed to a duvet in this heat.

With Luv

C

Thursday morning

It's pretty serene in Regents Park this time of the day

Sean woke himself and us up at 4am from a blocked nose. He has been suffering from a cold now for nearly 10 days and it's really affecting both his and our sleep.

Bear got up and took him to our bed, which meant no sleep ever since! *Yawn* By 6.45am I decided to go for a powerwalk and a little jog, and for sure I do feel really good about it, but I am absolutely knackered. Soon I'll be taking my little boy to bed for a mid morning nap. Ta Ta

This morning we are listening to this in our household :

The Noisettes - A very cool London band

Sandals

The latest addition to Sean's shoe collection

Whilst out earlier I bought two pairs of sandals for Sean (which appropriately I placed right next to his dad's, so that I will go in my head "awwww" everytime I look there! LOL).

And speaking of just that, sandals, (well in this case; gladiator sandals) Check out the latest from Nike below, and judge for yourself. Would you buy a pair? C'mon "Just Do It" ;-)

Subscriptions

Mama (Swedish parenting mag) July 09 issue, and InStyle UK, August 09 issue


Today is freaking hot in London, so what's better to do than to read two of my favourite mags that I coincidentally received in the post this morning.

In the back seat of a cab on our way home, after shopping in Whole Foods in Kensington

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For today

Ok, so I haven't done any lists for quite some time now. This one I got from The Simple Woman's Day Book .

FOR TODAY: .... Tuesday 30 June 09

Outside my window: bright sunshine, it's expected to be 31(!) degrees in London today

I am thinking: how fast Summer is already moving along

I am thankful for: for being in a position where I don’t have to go back to work, which then enables me to be a full time mum to Sean

From the kitchen: Its getting too hot to stand in front of the cooker, so I’m thinking of a cold pasta salad

I’m wearing: Safari style khaki shorts, white floaty military style shirt, barefoot and with sunglasses on my head

I’m creating: more wardrobe space by clearing out clothes and giving them to charity

I’m reading: The celeb diaries, bestseller by Mark Frith (ex editor of Heat Magazine)

I am going: turn MSN and camera on now and get connected with Mum in Sweden

I’m hoping: for a glorious summer with lots of quality time ( with all three of us are together with no agenda other than to simply be together) both at home and on holiday

Im hearing: Sean making "da-da" sounds

I’m praying for: health for me and my family

Around the house: toys on the living room floor and a happy 7 month old baby.

One of my favourite things: A peaceful Summer's evening, just as the sun is going down, sitting in the garden with Bear sipping on a glass of wine, Sean on a rug in front of us, Satie playing in the background and reading a favourite mag

A few plans for the rest of the week: picnic in Kensington Gdns with a few other mums and their babies today, lunch at our country club tomorrow as it's Bear's "working from home"-day, restaurant with Bear & Sean on Friday night, birthday party in Portman Square for Sean's playmate Nicholas who turns 1year.

And here is a picture thought I am sharing with you:

My first month after my arrival in London, April 1996 (Unfortunately the hard copy/original I have is black and white -I personally would have loved to see it in colours)

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Sunday afternoon in Covent Garden

Yesterday Bear had to go to work for a couple of hours and catch up with some work that he missed by not going in on Thursday (and going in late on Friday LOL) as we went to Wimbledon. His office is located in Covent Garden, but only for another month, when he then moves to the city.

Once he was done, I took Sean with me and met up for some lunch on the piazza, and then strolled around on the cobbles, watching the street entertainers playing music, juggling etc. Covent Garden is the only area of London licensed for street entertainment and as such attracts performers from around the world.

Tea & new laptop

This morning I'm drinking tea and transferring music, pics and other files to my newly bought pink(!) laptop

Just how much tea do I drink? Too much no doubt!

yesterday =3 cups

this year= 285 cups

One hundred years ago the world of tea drinking was changed forever with the invention of the tea bag. Now another change is on the way which is all the rage is Europe and Southeast Asia. The tea coin is the new eco-friendly way to enjoy a brew.

Invented in India, tea coins are compressed disks of organic tea leaves. To make a brew, all you do is dip the coin in boiling water; the disk stays in tact so there's no need for an infuser. Depending on the size of the disk, it can be reused up to twenty times.

I'm looking forward to trying these but I'm sceptical that they last as long as promised. Since they are meant to be reusable, I would assume they are more expensive than the traditional tea bag.

Sean 7 months

My darling baby is 7 months today

A few updates about Sean:

Fussing when we take something away from him

Best age so far I think, he is so very playful and happy

He loves Mr. Tumble on CBEEBIES. Every time he comes on, Sean stops what he is doing and turns to the TV with a big grin on his face

We've moved on to the stage 2 of the weaning so he is now eating foods with lumps as oppose to smooth purees

Loves music and sing songs

Getting in to a pretty good sleeping pattern (7.30am - approx 6/6.30am)

He is a boy on the move, ready to give his mum a head full of gray hairs. With that he is obviously prone to accidents, so we have to keep a watchful eye on him the whole time


(Pics in this post are from last Saturday's Midsummer party amongst several hundred other Swedes)

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Cheers!

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Venus Williams champs and lobster

Finished the event at restaurant with lobster and champagne, now watching some tennis with Venus v Kateryna Bondarenko.

More pics to come throughout the day. Now some more champs pls waiter! I'm lovin this babay!

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Wimbledon, here I come!

All ready to go to a hospitality event at Wimbledon, where there will be free food, champagne and hopefully good games of tennis, lol!

My brother Erik will be looking after Sean, and we should be back around 6pm. Or at least that's what we told him *wink wink*

Pics from the event will be sent via my Blackberry, so stay tuned!

With Luv,

C

hair and hat

Have been to have my hair done (wash, treatment & blowdry) but it's had me thinking it wasn't such a bright idea as I'll be wearing a hat at Wimbledon tomorrow! Might have to take it off whilst eating lunch though. lol

Will post pics (with me wearing hat) once I'm dressed and ready to leave in the morning.

Night Night

Dilemma

(Un)lucky again!!!! Am now faced with the usual dilemma - Claim the pound or buy another one???

Life is good right now :-)

Just been to the Mayfair library with Sean (see pic of the beautiful building in the heart of Mayfair) for storytelling, songs and wiggle jiggle which Sean loves.

Had to stop for my fix on my way home. London is glorious at the moment and sitting in the sun, slurping down a cappuccino is just really good! Bye for now x



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Motivational

Good Morning! The quote on the side of my Starbucks cup is almost as motivating as my coffee!


" DO NOT KISS YOUR CHILDREN SO THEY WILL KISS YOU BACK BUT SO THEY WILL KISS THEIR CHILDREN, AND THEIR CHILDREN'S CHILDREN"

Lovely LV

Me earlier today before heading out. Today's outfit: white leather loafers from Sweden (Din Sko), Miss Sixty skinny jeans, pink quilted Ralph Lauren jacket, white Hermes belt, a white blouse from H & M.

When I went to town earlier to look for an outfit to wear to Wimbledon this week, I passed by Selfridges where they have dressed their window with the very classic Speedy bag by Louis Vuitton.
Audrey Hepburn really made the Speedy happen after it was made for her, and ever since, it has been one of Louis Vuitton’s most popular handbags. I personally am not too keen of the large LV monogram spread all over the bag.

I however, am the proud owner of a Louis Vuitton Damier Berkeley which name supposedly derived from the chic London 'neighbourhood', Berkeley Square. It's got smooth leather trim, a red micro suede lining and a golden “Louis Vuitton Inventeur” badge on the front.

The Speedy is undoubtedly the quintessential Louis Vuitton bag. Here are loads of them in the current window decoration at Selfridges. (see if you can see me taking the photo in the reflection)

My Damier Berkeley has in comparison to the Speedy got handles that are adjustable in length, two side outside pockets offer additional storage room for mobile phone or keys.

Protecting your baby's eyes

Today I’m heading in to town and will see if I can find a protective sunglasses for Baby Bear.

Summer has sort of arrived here now, and with that it means holidays are coming up. While you are sure to remember the swimwear, sunscreen and sunhats, don't forget to protect your little one's eyes from harmful rays of UV light!

Did you know that until your child is around 8-9 years old, their eyes do not have the ability to block out UV light? It is of really important to choose protective sunglasses for your child. Baby Banz sunglasses block out the entire spectrum of UVA, UVB and UVC rays with UV400 lenses made from polycarbonate material (making them virtually shatterproof). Baby and Kid Banz can also be fitted with prescription lenses.

Saturday surprise

A beautiful bunch of large roses and Lillies, all pink, was delivered to me on Saturday from my darling Bear. For no special reason, just to put a smile on my face. Mwah to you baby! Oh, and yes you guessed it, pink is my favourite colour!

Glamorous Grandma

I love how glam Sean's grandma (my mum) looks here! The baby on the pic is moi!

good morning fr Sean & I

As we don't have any arrangements, people to meet or playgroups to go to, we are still in bed having a cuddle this morning! :-)

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TLC for hair & bag today

Sean proudly sitting on his own before going out last night

Sean is being introduced to the sushi culture at an early age. Grilled eel & yellowtail nigiri with soft shell crab to start off followed by beef teriyaki which was divine, for main course.

I have just put Sean down for his nap and will now make the most of my free time by cleaning my Mulberry "Roxanne". Was thinking to perhaps use it for when we're going to a corporate hospitality event at Wimbledon next week, for the tennis semi finals.

I really love this bag, and this will be my third summer in a row that I will use it. It's got this soft tumbled leather and countless stud and buckle details. Only thing with this one is that not only does it weigh quite abit even before it is filled, but also it gets dirty, and dirty fast, living in London!

As for later this afternoon, I'm going to my hair salon to give my hair some very much needed TLC.

Luv n all that,

C

My not so white Mulberry Roxanne is one of my favourite summer bags