New pics

Joel is so happy at his new school. 

This is the playground. 

This is Joel and his friend Wylie. 

And yes, they have matching Vans.

Can almost imagine him as a teenager now

New pics.

My crew, checking out the new neighborhood.

Visiting Niki's and Joel's new school. 

School exterior. 

Future archeologists will have an easy time working out our lifestyle. 

We received a warm welcome at the new apartment.

So far, Niki seems to be adjusting the quickest to Brooklyn. 

What love looks like, to me

It's impossible to love anyone any more than I love these three. Pic 8 years old, from Joel's first summer.

Coca-cola steel

Pinocchio shadow

Same person, years apart.

ÄLSKAR DEN HÄR PERSONEN SÅ FRUKTANSVÄRT MYCKET.

Love.

Before and after

be still my heart.
(below, a different before of same person)

Love

My love for this person could easily melt the ice he's skating on. Had to remove myself.

And as I did, ran into this nice fellow.

Look what I found going through old pics

She came in peace.

Great thing about being gap toothed, carrot doesn't get stuck between teeth.

I know I'm partial and that all children of the world are beautiful but...CAN YOU GET ANY CUTER?

They look like they're somebody else's kids here. Someone in Cali.

Aren't you jealous I get to hang out with this person EVERY DAY????

Quote of the day from Joel

Mom, you know everything would be a little better if we were...Gods!

Before count Dracula got his fangs

He was just a wee Vlad.

Person walking through fire who I'd walk through fire for, any day. Any day.

När du blir stor och googlar dig själv Joel. då kanske du hittar den här. tokig i dig. tokig.

dreams

I wish a wellfitting coat would simply descend on me. tell me if you stumble across any.

I've bought tons of coats and returned them. Do you like this one? Should I keep it? Have 30 days to decide. I hate looking for a coat, but my old one is falling to pieces, have worn it since 2005.Have changed the lining twice and even told Anders I've thrown it away, but I haven't really.

See how little Joel is?

Not even two. My arms ache to hold him again at that age, his little rounded tummy, the soft warm smell of his peachy cheeks. And Vanja, the giggle at 4,5, her amazing and constant food/toast artistry. It's not that I want to stop time, I just want to copy+paste a version of each age.

who the fuck am I kidding, I'd five anything to stop time. just a little.

MY PEOPLE!!!!

Joel a few minutes before first minutes of first hour of first day of first class of pre-school!

Vanja. She's on a boat, y'all.

Niki rocking a summer outfit that is both glamorous (gold headband!), cuddly (pet dog) and functional (bottle).

Copy + pasting myself

The weirdness of looking at a pic of your 6-year old self when all you can see is your son wearing a dress, sporting an unflattering medieval hair cut.

Dear weeds

You're so doomed.

Ps. My dad saw top pic and sent me the pic below. Joel is always prepared for whatever. Like my cooking?

For you, son

By Jan Skácelík. Here's his blog.

Mimicking healthnuts in California

Joel's preferred snack: topping carrots with beluga lentils.