big and small changes.

From the local park here in Florida, where Georgia has been visiting a lot with her Papa and Grosspapi to feed the turtles and look at the fish.
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Okay, its been like three decades since I have updated this blog here. Georgia is going through a major "mama" phase at the moment and as flattering as that sometimes feels, its really something new for me and draining to be the only one in the room that will do. She's also really challenging us with tantrums and a strong will. Gone are the days of no opinion!

I'm kind of in a blogging rut as well, wondering really what the point of it all is when we're in transition & I don't really have all that super interesting of things going on. I now categorize all my design interests and things I think are inspiring on Pinterest, so this blog has become a family blog with little else to report other than "Look, look at my kid! She is awesome" and that kind of makes me feel lame. Isn't that what Facebook is for? And do I really have the time or energy to give play by plays of the way I spend my time these days?

We do have some big-ish news on the horizon. As in our typical fashion that aforementioned horizon is coming in less than two weeks: we are returning to Switzerland to live for at least the next two years. If anyone has noted a pattern here on this blog: 2 years is a long freaking time in Trummer Land!!

So, life right now has mainly consisted of shopping for things we need for winter in Europe that are much cheaper here (the fun part) and sorting through our entire life of boxes to fit everything we need into 3 suitcases (the really not so fun part). Also hearing the word "Mama" at least 300 times a day. And learning that my daughter can contort her body into all sorts of interesting shapes during a tantrum.

I'm hoping to find some more direction as to whether I want to continue this blog as it is or decide to quit for awhile or what. There is a chance with some fresh inspiration from moving to a more lively European city and living the life of a foreigner again that I may have loads to write on, I guess that remains to be seen!

Just a quick pic of Georgia and her Nana. We're in Florida enjoying perfect weather and beach time with family. I'll update soon!

It was raining like piss from a boot earlier this morning so I already prepared myself to have one of those days, but the sun came out in the afternoon and it turned out to be a really lovely Fall day after all. Georgia and I met Philipp for dinner at his work and then returned home to play out in the field near the horses until bath time. One of the horse stalls was filled with fresh straw today so I foresee some big time interest from two particular toddlers in that area all morning tomorrow.PS. Pictures like this last one make me ask myself, "Seriously, did I provide any genetic material for you to get here?" The dudette looks like her dad. Sheesh.

Babies are crazy.

Why does my child like to lay face down on the concrete at completely random times of the day? PS. How amazing would it be if adults did this?

We've all been having some major cabin fever since temperatures dropped and its been constantly cold, raining or misting all week. Georgia and Oliver are not used to this sudden change. They went from 90 degrees with bare butts to being bundled up in winter clothing just to go outside. They've been literally bouncing off the walls, so when the downpours finally broke today we headed out. Georgia put on her new wellies and was back to exploring.And pointing.And being sassy, outdoors (she's still been plenty sassy indoors). Speaking of sassy: holy crap, she has to know I have no idea what I'm doing here most of the time. I don't know whether to laugh or grab my camera (seriously, kicking in the floor?) or try to be more firm with her. She's becoming queen of the back arch when things don't go her way. Her personality is still very mild but she's getting a handle on the magic of tantrums. Here comes Toddler Autonomy 101 for me, I guess.

a very important news break.

Georgia got her first pair of Wellies today. Its been extremely rainy and wet around here lately and we have a nature lover on our hands, so these came home with us from the second hand store this afternoon:

rockin' it redneck style.

Fact: for the past several days we've had a blow-up mattress in the yard.
Yes. A piece of furniture in the yard.

Oliver and Georgia have so much fun bouncing on it & let's face it, my afternoons are a lot better laying on that thing under the tree while letting Georgia wander around & eat rocks play. Her hair gets so golden in the sun (just like mine as a kid, believe it or not):
We're still in full accessorizing mode around here. I know this looks completely posed, but trust me it isn't. Proof being that no one would initiate this knowing they'd be putting them back on her head at least a hundred times a day when they fall off.And we're still getting a fair bit of this around here as well--Little Miss SassyPants when stuff doesn't go her way:Boy, is she loving the power of that little pointer finger and "no" head shake. But most of the time it's this:Sweet, happy Georgia on the move wearing three necklaces.