And it was, yesterday. We went skiing again. It was pretty warm, kids didn't need their jackets. Snow got quit slushy but that made the kids go slower. Now they practised making turns, and they could get on the magic carpet by themselves (even Tom didn't need our help). Pim and Bas went down alone as well, Tom needed a hand. But it was a relaxing day and it is always nice to see your kids so happy.
Sunday, 16 March 2008
Monday, 10 March 2008
Skiing again
Yesterday we went skiing with the kids. It was their first time. At least it was for Bas and Tom. Pim has had a try before but not on a real slope. PBT really liked the skiing. I was surprised how well Bas was doing. I had expected him to be more afraid but he wasn't afraid at all! After a few times down the slope he only needed a hand to get to the elevator. The rest he could do on his own!
Pim was a bit more uncertain. And he should be. Not being able to steer or stop makes skiing pretty risky (of course we stayed on a beginner's slope and not much harm could be done but with Pim you never know). Anyway, Chris or I stayed with him all the time and caught him when he went too fast. This way Pim dared to go down and still liked it.
Tom was just as I expected, the cool little guy not caring about danger or brakes. He just went down and when he fell we picked him up and he would go down again.
Anyway, we all had a great day. Hope to do it again soon. But maybe then with some real lessons for the kids.
Pim was a bit more uncertain. And he should be. Not being able to steer or stop makes skiing pretty risky (of course we stayed on a beginner's slope and not much harm could be done but with Pim you never know). Anyway, Chris or I stayed with him all the time and caught him when he went too fast. This way Pim dared to go down and still liked it.
Tom was just as I expected, the cool little guy not caring about danger or brakes. He just went down and when he fell we picked him up and he would go down again.
Anyway, we all had a great day. Hope to do it again soon. But maybe then with some real lessons for the kids.
Sunday, 2 March 2008
Skiing
Friday I went skiing again for the first time in seven years! Luckily my skihose still fitted after three children. But I could't close my right skischuhe anymore. 
My calf and foot have become too thick (fat?). With only one out of four schnallen open I figured the boot would still stay on (and I was right).
Chris and I went to Flumserberg. For our standards a small ski-ort but big enough for a day. Wide pistes, not too difficult, hardly any other skiers. That was mainly due to the bad weather: rain. We got soaking wet and cold and therefore quit a bit earlier than planned.
Still we had a great day and want to return soon but this time with kids (my parents-in-law were over for a visit and the kids stayed at home with them). Hopefully the weather will get better. The forecasts aren't that good unfortunately.
My calf and foot have become too thick (fat?). With only one out of four schnallen open I figured the boot would still stay on (and I was right).Chris and I went to Flumserberg. For our standards a small ski-ort but big enough for a day. Wide pistes, not too difficult, hardly any other skiers. That was mainly due to the bad weather: rain. We got soaking wet and cold and therefore quit a bit earlier than planned.
Still we had a great day and want to return soon but this time with kids (my parents-in-law were over for a visit and the kids stayed at home with them). Hopefully the weather will get better. The forecasts aren't that good unfortunately.
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
Kindercity
Today I took the kids to Kindercity in Volketswil (again). It's a scientific museum for small children (I think Technorama in Winterthur is for older children) with lots of play things about electricity, telecom, the human body, etc. And also about music and sound, movement, and more and more. All very pedagogical. 
And expensive. Guess that's what the Swiss think as well since there were hardly any other visitors. Hope they won't go broke in the coming year since I bought us a familien jahrkarte.
And expensive. Guess that's what the Swiss think as well since there were hardly any other visitors. Hope they won't go broke in the coming year since I bought us a familien jahrkarte.
Sunday, 24 February 2008
Lazy Sunday
This sunday really felt like vacation. We slept late (kids till 8am and then we put them on the couch with a Nintendo DS so we could slumber a bit more 
). After lunch we went up the Pfannenstiel where we played soccer, enjoyed the view, had a small picknick, climbed the old Bachtel Turm and enjoyed more view. It felt like spring, we didn't wear jackets or sweaters, just our tshirts. I wouldn't mind if this weather would stay till next winter. 
). After lunch we went up the Pfannenstiel where we played soccer, enjoyed the view, had a small picknick, climbed the old Bachtel Turm and enjoyed more view. It felt like spring, we didn't wear jackets or sweaters, just our tshirts. I wouldn't mind if this weather would stay till next winter.
Saturday, 23 February 2008
B-day party
Ok, especially for F. in english. Today PBT and I went to L. birthday party. L.'s parents had reserved a nice location in Meilen where the kids could run around and play. And they did. Except for Tom, who was eating chips and cake all the time. No wonder he didn't want his dinner this evening! *roll* But it was a nice afternoon. :)
Monday, 18 February 2008
Vakantie!
Vandaag was de eerste vakantie dag. Die begon al goed: ze sliepen zowaar uit tot 8h! Ok, is natuurlijk niet super uitslapen maar na weeeeeken om 7h wakker vond ik dit heel prettig. 
Daarna zijn ze lekker gaan playmobilen terwijl ik ging stofzuigen. Nou ja, om nou een opsomming te geven van wat ze gedaan hebben zou wel erg saai worden. Maar ze hebben zich goed vermaakt in ieder geval. Pim heeft ook nog buiten met een zwitserse jongen gevoetbald. Voor beide erg leuk (helaas was de jongen ergens op visite en woont hier dus niet in de buurt). Al met al geen slecht begin van de vakantie. Al zou ik wel wat meer naar buiten de natuur in willen. Maar de kids hebben daar geheel geen behoefte aan.
Daarna zijn ze lekker gaan playmobilen terwijl ik ging stofzuigen. Nou ja, om nou een opsomming te geven van wat ze gedaan hebben zou wel erg saai worden. Maar ze hebben zich goed vermaakt in ieder geval. Pim heeft ook nog buiten met een zwitserse jongen gevoetbald. Voor beide erg leuk (helaas was de jongen ergens op visite en woont hier dus niet in de buurt). Al met al geen slecht begin van de vakantie. Al zou ik wel wat meer naar buiten de natuur in willen. Maar de kids hebben daar geheel geen behoefte aan.
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