The otherwise sometimes annoying thing that here is absolutly NOTHING to do during winter times is well appreciated now. We are looking forward to some quite family time and days spend resting, going for a walk and playing with the kids.
Behind us are weeks so full of program, that many days a week I was on tour 12 h a day, with hardly time to grap a bite in between. Much of the family responsibility had laid on me for a while, as Teemu was ordered to bedrest to recover from pneumonia. He is much better now but still not on 100%, also still suffers from pain in the lungs and muscles around.
There were plenty of happy occasions too. Helena participated in the Skating Gala "Winterzauber" and not only did she perform fairly well, she had so much fun. This girl really likes to be applauded to :-) Helena is well integrated in the skating club now and the year ended with a little "test" where they earned their "stars" (little Swarovski gems to be glued to the skate) and a trip to the local cinema. It really started to make me think that Helena is growing up!
Matilda got very much used to the nanny and we couldn't be more happier with Anna. She is incredible flexible and doesnt hesitate to do extra favours. We are deep indepted to her.
Work has been quite fun, too. There is plenty of responsibility and pressure but it is acquainted with a lot of humor and fun. In the end, we brought the kids to the xmas celebration and it was all ok. (In fact I hope, the grumpy old professor now apologizes my absence to the weekly seminar at 18.oo!!!)
There will be more posts again during the next days as time permits, but I wish everyone a joyful holiday season with a picture I received from our senior lab engineer:
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