Fun with costumes and singing and party's.
Usually the kids would go to all the businesses singing for candy - the weather made that a little tough today, so a lot of parents brought candy to the school to give out.
Stefán told me off for not doing it, but I didn't know and really, I did not want to walk to the store to buy candy anyways.
I guess this Saturday will be a super Candy Day.
But the party was great, at the town hall with waffles, coffee, juice and dancing. oh ya, and everyone was dressed up.
Tomorrow someone is coming from the Iceland Review to interview us on the trend of leaving the city's. We actually moved a month before the bank collapse, good luck for us, but it will be cool to be in the paper:)
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Let it snow
Some seriously North Pole - ish weather out here today.
Keep in mind there was hardly any snow yesterday and it is still going strong.
I think the plow tractors will be going all night.
Here is our Volvo - not moving anytime soon.
Bright Sky's
The playschool shoveled a little path up to the door.
The gates to the playschool, they did not shovel everything and I understand. I did not shovel anything.
But my shoes were full of snow, and it was cold.
This is outside my door - where do you start with this?
Davíð managed, with the help of a tractor, to get his work car on the road, only to get stuck about three houses away.
Keep in mind there was hardly any snow yesterday and it is still going strong.
I think the plow tractors will be going all night.
Here is our Volvo - not moving anytime soon.
Bright Sky's
The playschool shoveled a little path up to the door.
The gates to the playschool, they did not shovel everything and I understand. I did not shovel anything.
But my shoes were full of snow, and it was cold.
This is outside my door - where do you start with this?
Davíð managed, with the help of a tractor, to get his work car on the road, only to get stuck about three houses away.
Shoppoholic Country
So we are are losing our jobs, the prices are going further through the roof - but what are you doing later? Want to hit the mall?
Life is good...
Life is good...
Consumer confidence rises in Iceland despite everything
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Bursting Day
Or Sprengidagur. Salty meat and beans for everyone.
But I pinched a nerve in my shoulder blade and had to leave work before lunch, in a crumpled state.
I missed the food - and it really hurts.
But I pinched a nerve in my shoulder blade and had to leave work before lunch, in a crumpled state.
I missed the food - and it really hurts.
Donut Day
Also known as Bollurdagur, was yesterday.
A great day to stuff yourself with chocolate, whip cream and jam, with the excuse of keeping tradition.
Unfortunately for my kids I wouldn't pay 400 kr each at the store and they did not sell the ingredients, convenient??
I was counting on the schools to sugar them up and only Stefáns came through, so I gave Kasper lots of cookies.
Good enough I guess.
A great day to stuff yourself with chocolate, whip cream and jam, with the excuse of keeping tradition.
Unfortunately for my kids I wouldn't pay 400 kr each at the store and they did not sell the ingredients, convenient??
I was counting on the schools to sugar them up and only Stefáns came through, so I gave Kasper lots of cookies.
Good enough I guess.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Road Trip
The big plan for this weekend was to get out of Þórshöfn. We needed to get to a bigger town to go shopping. The boys needed rubber boots.
Rumor said that we could get to Egilstaðir in only 2.5 hours each way. We heard that it had a Bonus (semi reasonably priced grocery store) and a few other shops for necessity´s. This is all very exciting for me because I haven't left town in 2 months and was getting a little cabin fever.
Saturday morning we were off with out Kasper because he wanted to stay with his friends all day. I later heard they were back at the bar playing pool.
So Stefán, Davíð and me left. Our first obstetrical was after driving all the way out to Vopnafjourður we found out that the road to Egilstaðir was closed because of the snow. So after some backtracking, driving in circles and being lost in general - we did make it. It took much longer then 2.5 hours.
But I have to say it was worth the trip, a Bónus, a Subway, and a Samkaup úrval (I guess this is like a everything store) that sold kids boots.
After we finished our shopping we enjoys a dip in the local outdoor pool - it even had a water slide.
When we felt good and refreshed and rather poor it was time to head back.
This time knowing that the road we needed was closed, we did not drive in circles and the trip back took almost 4 hours, thanks to some super icy mountain road and a little snow storm. But we made it.
I think in the summer, when the roads are better, this could be a great weekend destination.
rósa excited before we left.
Davíð trying to steal our swimsuits from the washer but the door did not want to unlock.
Stefán again.
Rumor said that we could get to Egilstaðir in only 2.5 hours each way. We heard that it had a Bonus (semi reasonably priced grocery store) and a few other shops for necessity´s. This is all very exciting for me because I haven't left town in 2 months and was getting a little cabin fever.
Saturday morning we were off with out Kasper because he wanted to stay with his friends all day. I later heard they were back at the bar playing pool.
So Stefán, Davíð and me left. Our first obstetrical was after driving all the way out to Vopnafjourður we found out that the road to Egilstaðir was closed because of the snow. So after some backtracking, driving in circles and being lost in general - we did make it. It took much longer then 2.5 hours.
But I have to say it was worth the trip, a Bónus, a Subway, and a Samkaup úrval (I guess this is like a everything store) that sold kids boots.
After we finished our shopping we enjoys a dip in the local outdoor pool - it even had a water slide.
When we felt good and refreshed and rather poor it was time to head back.
This time knowing that the road we needed was closed, we did not drive in circles and the trip back took almost 4 hours, thanks to some super icy mountain road and a little snow storm. But we made it.
I think in the summer, when the roads are better, this could be a great weekend destination.
Stefán amazed in a big grocery store.
rósa excited before we left.
Davíð trying to steal our swimsuits from the washer but the door did not want to unlock.
Stefán again.
Coolest Neighbours Ever
I wish it wasn't so dark when I took these, but I am always impressed with my neighbors ambition.
The snow castle.
Giant Snow Man.
I am embarrassed to say my yard looks terrible next to this one. I need to badger my kids into building more, stop making us look bad :)
Saturday, February 21, 2009
At the bar
Tonight Davíð went to our local bar to pick up a pizza. (7:30)
He brought home our 8 year old son who was playing pool with this friend. They said they didnt need a ride, they would walk home because they wanted to finish up the game.
Davíð brought them both home, but I have to say this adds a whole new layer to embarrassment.
I am sure the drinking fishermen had a good laugh.
He brought home our 8 year old son who was playing pool with this friend. They said they didnt need a ride, they would walk home because they wanted to finish up the game.
Davíð brought them both home, but I have to say this adds a whole new layer to embarrassment.
I am sure the drinking fishermen had a good laugh.
800 kr
You know things are getting out of hand when you notice that a medium size tube of toothpaste now costs 800 kr. at the local grocery store.
Ok, my local store is in the middle of nowhere because this is where I live and a cheaper alternative is to drive several hours.
The point being, although I hate to admit this, I do not make 800 an hour so after tax it could take me almost 2 hours to buy a tube of toothpaste.
I told my boss that I might start brushing my teeth at work.
Ok, my local store is in the middle of nowhere because this is where I live and a cheaper alternative is to drive several hours.
The point being, although I hate to admit this, I do not make 800 an hour so after tax it could take me almost 2 hours to buy a tube of toothpaste.
I told my boss that I might start brushing my teeth at work.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Ouch
On my way taking to work today, I was actually just outside the playschool, I slipped and seem to have landed on my head.
At least that is what hurts the most.
The doctor said it is a mild concussion. Lucky....
So I slept the day off work and it still hurts.
At least that is what hurts the most.
The doctor said it is a mild concussion. Lucky....
So I slept the day off work and it still hurts.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
.za? I do not believe it
Davíð was convincing me to make popcorn the other night and found this website listing the virtues in a diet full of popcorn.
This shows, you can find anything with google.
http://popcorn.co.za/benefits.html
This shows, you can find anything with google.
http://popcorn.co.za/benefits.html
Enough Sleep?
I got an email from Kasper's school today, just telling off the parents for the kids not getting enough sleep.
I am proud to say I do have my kids in bed by 8 during the week, even though it tends to get me some strange looks from other people.
I also have to admit that when I was 15 I was not in bed at 9:30, so maybe these times are a little flexible.
Although I do find it funny that legally he is allowed to play outside until 8 when the school says he maybe should be in bed by 7:30.
These are the rules:
Kæru foreldrar og forráðamenn
Okkur hér í skólanum finnst of algengt að nemendur okkar séu ekki úthvíldir þegar þeir mæta á morgnana. Aðspurðir segjast nemendur fara seint að sofa og einnig finnst okkur mikið um að útivistarreglur séu ekki virtar.
Það er ljóst að barn sem mætir þreytt í skólann nær ekki viðunandi árangri í námi, nær ekki að einbeita sér og truflar gjarnan aðra. Börn sem eru ekki úthvíld líður almennt illa.
Svefnþörf barna er þessi:
5-8 ára: 10-12 klst - Þurfa að vera sofnuð á bilinu 7:30 - 9:30 til að vakna úthvíld kl. 7:30
9-12 ára: 9-11 klst - Þurfa að vera sofnuð á bilinu 8:30 - 10:30 til að vakna úthvíld kl. 7:30
13-15 ára 9-10 klst - Þurfa að vera sofnuð á bilinu 9:30 - 10:30 til að vakna úthvíld kl. 7:30
Þetta er tekið sem dæmi, skólaakstursnemendur þurfa að vakna umtalsvert fyrr.
Sé þessu fylgt eftir fáum við betur upplögð börn í skólann. Þar sem fólki líður vel er minna um árekstra og börnin betur í stakk búin til að sýna kurteisi, umburðarlyndi og tillitssemi.
Allir snemma í háttinn í kvöld?
Með bestu kveðju,
(name erased because I would feel a little silly if she googled her name, like I often do, and found emails she sent on my blog, might cause an awkward scene)
I am proud to say I do have my kids in bed by 8 during the week, even though it tends to get me some strange looks from other people.
I also have to admit that when I was 15 I was not in bed at 9:30, so maybe these times are a little flexible.
Although I do find it funny that legally he is allowed to play outside until 8 when the school says he maybe should be in bed by 7:30.
These are the rules:
Kæru foreldrar og forráðamenn
Okkur hér í skólanum finnst of algengt að nemendur okkar séu ekki úthvíldir þegar þeir mæta á morgnana. Aðspurðir segjast nemendur fara seint að sofa og einnig finnst okkur mikið um að útivistarreglur séu ekki virtar.
Það er ljóst að barn sem mætir þreytt í skólann nær ekki viðunandi árangri í námi, nær ekki að einbeita sér og truflar gjarnan aðra. Börn sem eru ekki úthvíld líður almennt illa.
Svefnþörf barna er þessi:
5-8 ára: 10-12 klst - Þurfa að vera sofnuð á bilinu 7:30 - 9:30 til að vakna úthvíld kl. 7:30
9-12 ára: 9-11 klst - Þurfa að vera sofnuð á bilinu 8:30 - 10:30 til að vakna úthvíld kl. 7:30
13-15 ára 9-10 klst - Þurfa að vera sofnuð á bilinu 9:30 - 10:30 til að vakna úthvíld kl. 7:30
Þetta er tekið sem dæmi, skólaakstursnemendur þurfa að vakna umtalsvert fyrr.
Sé þessu fylgt eftir fáum við betur upplögð börn í skólann. Þar sem fólki líður vel er minna um árekstra og börnin betur í stakk búin til að sýna kurteisi, umburðarlyndi og tillitssemi.
Allir snemma í háttinn í kvöld?
Með bestu kveðju,
(name erased because I would feel a little silly if she googled her name, like I often do, and found emails she sent on my blog, might cause an awkward scene)
IMF
I get it, the International Monetary Fund is being a bit naughty with Iceland and Icelanders - but this person does seem to be enjoying it.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Sunday without much color
I really meant to get so much done.....
Maybe next Sunday.
Maybe next Sunday.
The best, Davíð cooking eggs and toast in his underwear.
This might be the best picture ever :)
Kasper enjoying some eggs on toast,
always a good treat.
always a good treat.
Davíð in the sun
Stefán and the talking Spiderman
bought from the flea market on 118 in Canada.
He doesnt talk any more.
bought from the flea market on 118 in Canada.
He doesnt talk any more.
Stefán with his new short and much easier to comb hair.
Kasper hiding on my bed.
The happy little family, Stefán, Rósa and Spiderman
So this picture should have been with the last post -
a little mistake on my part.
The lizards tail fell off, this was news worthy.
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