So here we are. Its the dead of winter, in the middle of the night, in the far north. We get just about 4 hours of daylight each day, although it can hardly be referred to as "day" light, its more like "twilight". Its times like these when you may have to squint to see the light. And some times its good to look at old photos to remember how bright it can be....if you can just hold out until springtime....
Besides going to the pool 2-3 times a week, and the zoo once a week, we spend lots of time at home. Playing is very important to children this age (and my age...) or so they say....
Ursa is growing bigger everyday. At almost 9 months she is cruising around, and has taken a few tiny steps. She loves food, and just about anything her sister does.
Saule's mealworm project has provided us with lots of entertainment. She also has a very large garden growing (all be it slowly) near our windows. We have started more and more unschooling type activities, gearing up for next year. We is a constant wonder, with a truly amazing mind.
I recently posted the following message online, and I am re-posting it here in an effort to attract even more people. We have since started a facebook group called "Copenhagen Alternative Parenting Group". Please feel free to join the group! "I'm looking to connect with families that have more in common than just being from someplace other than Denmark and having kids. Its nice to meet other English speakers- but its also nice to have something to talk about :)
Are you interested in attachment parenting, baby wearing, extended nursing, mothering.com lifestyles?
Maybe you like to travel off the beaten path, or have a passion for serious camping/biking/trekking/bungee jumping/etc with your kids?
Maybe you home school or have considered doing so?
Maybe you dream of living off the grid, or giving it all up and moving into a tee-pee or a bus or a house boat?
Maybe you raise worms under the kitchen sink, or tomatoes in window boxes, or goats in your backyard?
Maybe you are just feeling like the mainstream is not your stream and are seeking other ideas and fresh conversation?
Or maybe you are really open minded and mesh well with other people seeking the road less traveled?
If you think this might be you- please email me or join our new facebook group. I look forward to meeting you."
