Karlsson Kare x2

When we first found out we were having Lille Magnus, we automatically assumed we would increase Linus' days at daycare to 3 days a week from 2.  Even though we all know Kerstin is"Super Farmor" we didn't want to overload her with 2 moving targets.  Without us bringing it up (and before Magnus was even born), Kerstin offered to take both boys one day a week.  She bought a double stroller (we call it "The Hummer") and brought it back here from Sweden, and readied the house for some crazy boy action.

While Mattias and I feared the worst of having 2 kids, it's actually not that bad.  At times it's more than twice the work of having one, but a lot of times it feels like half the work of having one.  I think this collection of Kerstin's iPhone photos shows why:  Having fun with 2 cute boys is not really work at all.

Summer day at the park

Kerstin mixes it up with different activities, even bringing out Linus' inner Swedish Chef.  His cooking style does resemble the chefs in Regular Ordinary Swedish Mealtime.

On days when Kerstin is alone with Magnus, they spend a lot of time outside on strolls.  The park, grocery store, post office, and fabric store are their favorite hangouts.

Mattias and I think (for the most part) that we're good parents, but sometimes Kerstin puts us to shame.  Art projects and seasonal crafts are regular occurences at Farmor's house.

It would be scary to calculate how much we would "owe" Kerstin for her quality childcare services, but that number would be irrelevent compared to the happiness she's given our boys. 

Tittut!  (Peek-a-boo in Swedish)