Have we really been here close to two weeks? It doesn't feel like it! We've been enjoying our mini vacation before real life starts here in Helsinki. After a few days of running around just trying to get the essentials - groceries, a baby bath tub, cat litter... - we finally were able to do some long term adjustment. We continue to experience temperatures that are far above average for the area. It's been in the upper 80s nearly every day. We spent a few days with the windows closed up for fear that the cats would escape (no screens!) before we tried it out. Turns out the cats aren't keen on jumping down three stories, and theres no ledge for them to creep out to. Thank goodness - we are all happier with the windows open! You know what's less fun than a hot baby? A hot AND jet lagged baby. I spent few nights with my half of the mattress on the floor so I could fall asleep with my hand on Soren. (That's right - my half. Expect a longer post some day...
Expat adventures and commentary of an American in Finland