As you may have noticed we didn't get around to sending Christmas cards.
But we would still like to wish you......
A Very Merry Christmas from all of us, and a healthy and happy new year!
Louise, Noah, Thijs and Lilo.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas
Hi everyone,
As you may have noticed we didn't get around to sending Christmas cards.
But we would still like to wish you......
A Very Merry Christmas from all of us, and a healthy and happy new year!
Louise, Noah, Thijs and Lilo.
As you may have noticed we didn't get around to sending Christmas cards.
But we would still like to wish you......
A Very Merry Christmas from all of us, and a healthy and happy new year!
Louise, Noah, Thijs and Lilo.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Does it get more exciting than this?! Only 7 nights sleep and then it's Christmas!
Wait! There's more....! Just when you think it can't get any more exciting, it starts to snow! Oh! jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, .... :)
Noah saw his first snow only briefly last year, remember we got to take him out in his pushchair off the hospital ward?
This time it's soooooo much better. First we have to dress him appropriately.
We can take him for long walks around the neighbourhood and show him the frozen trees and canals.
But you better watch out, you better not cry, you better be good I'm telling you why - Santa Claus is coming to town!
Snow wasn't the only exciting thing to happen this week.
We also had our baby signing course on Monday. Thanks to Lissa Zeviar from BabyGebaren for giving a wonderful presentation. It was a lovely afternoon, the course left everyone feeling more confident about using signing and there were also good ideas on when you could create fun moments for signing.
After the course there was a tapas buffet and time to enjoy a chat. The coffee went down well especially as it was served with the fabulous chocolates and cookies hand made by Suzanne - thank you, thank you, thank you!
Noah had the night of his life, back to back episodes of "In the night garden" surrounded by his favourite people in the world. Heaven!
Papa and Auntie Anneke
The A-Team
Wishing all of you lots of love and joy ...
and plenty of snow .... and of course a working central heating!
The Drostens xx
Wait! There's more....! Just when you think it can't get any more exciting, it starts to snow! Oh! jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, .... :)
Noah saw his first snow only briefly last year, remember we got to take him out in his pushchair off the hospital ward?
This time it's soooooo much better. First we have to dress him appropriately.
We can take him for long walks around the neighbourhood and show him the frozen trees and canals.
But you better watch out, you better not cry, you better be good I'm telling you why - Santa Claus is coming to town!
Snow wasn't the only exciting thing to happen this week.
We also had our baby signing course on Monday. Thanks to Lissa Zeviar from BabyGebaren for giving a wonderful presentation. It was a lovely afternoon, the course left everyone feeling more confident about using signing and there were also good ideas on when you could create fun moments for signing.
After the course there was a tapas buffet and time to enjoy a chat. The coffee went down well especially as it was served with the fabulous chocolates and cookies hand made by Suzanne - thank you, thank you, thank you!
Noah had the night of his life, back to back episodes of "In the night garden" surrounded by his favourite people in the world. Heaven!
Papa and Auntie Anneke
The A-Team
Wishing all of you lots of love and joy ...
and plenty of snow .... and of course a working central heating!
The Drostens xx
Thursday, December 10, 2009
We're Home!
Hooray! Noah had a comfortable night and so this morning we packed as quickly as possible and came home. We arrived around one o'clock and Noah fell directly asleep. I think he missed his own bed.
We're very lucky and have nursing care from now and also over the weekend, so Noah will be well cared for and we can enjoy our bed, we missed it too! :)
Thanks for all the mail, SMS's, and support, it really helps and is much appreciated.
And here the next day, a lot better already! Spot the difference with all the previous pictures.
xx
We're very lucky and have nursing care from now and also over the weekend, so Noah will be well cared for and we can enjoy our bed, we missed it too! :)
Thanks for all the mail, SMS's, and support, it really helps and is much appreciated.
And here the next day, a lot better already! Spot the difference with all the previous pictures.
xx
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Out of surgery
All went well with his surgery. He was of course in pain when he came around but they quickly gave him some medication to help with that. We will find out the results of his biopsy hopefully before Christmas. He has now had 2 feeds via his stomach feeding tube, so this is all looking good.
This afternoon he watched a 6 episode marathon of "In the night Garden", sucking on his blanket and making sure that either myself or Thijs was nearby.
The ENT (KNO) doctor didn't stop by today so we hope he will do us the courtesy of stopping by to update us tomorrow.
We've just left Noah sleeping soundly in his hospital bed. We're sleeping in the Ronald McDonald house tonight, we'll hear when we can go home tomorrow. Fingers crossed we will all sleep in our own beds tomorrow night!
Here is Naoh pre-surgey.
xx The Drostens.
This afternoon he watched a 6 episode marathon of "In the night Garden", sucking on his blanket and making sure that either myself or Thijs was nearby.
The ENT (KNO) doctor didn't stop by today so we hope he will do us the courtesy of stopping by to update us tomorrow.
We've just left Noah sleeping soundly in his hospital bed. We're sleeping in the Ronald McDonald house tonight, we'll hear when we can go home tomorrow. Fingers crossed we will all sleep in our own beds tomorrow night!
Here is Naoh pre-surgey.
xx The Drostens.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Getting into the Christmas spirit!
Some more pictures, because we know you love them!
Noah had a visitor this weekend. It s a good thing he has a massive playpen, makes sharing it easier.
On Sunday it was time to get into the Xmas spirit. After buying the biggest tree possible, it was time for appropriate music and decorating.
First we decorated the father .....
then we decorated the tree! :)
It looks better in real life! I promise! Really!
Anyway enjoy the pictures and see you soon,
Thijs
Noah had a visitor this weekend. It s a good thing he has a massive playpen, makes sharing it easier.
On Sunday it was time to get into the Xmas spirit. After buying the biggest tree possible, it was time for appropriate music and decorating.
First we decorated the father .....
then we decorated the tree! :)
It looks better in real life! I promise! Really!
Anyway enjoy the pictures and see you soon,
Thijs
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Pictures (Finally)
Hi everyone,
As promised I have uploaded a few pictures from the last month.
Here is Noah sitting at the table on our first overnight visit to Oma and Opa Drosten.
The Lilo animal checking out oma and opa's residence for any unwanted scraps.
Noah making a wish on Stir-it-up-Sunday.
Noah siting in his favourite ball-play-tent on holiday at the GBK.
Noah meeting the famous Sinterklaas.
Noah was fascinated by Zwarte Piet....
... but not as fascinating as his plastic beakers!
No, he wouldn't put the beaker down for this photo .....
... or this one either! He does look cute in his Zwarte Piet hat though doesn't he? :)
As promised I have uploaded a few pictures from the last month.
Here is Noah sitting at the table on our first overnight visit to Oma and Opa Drosten.
The Lilo animal checking out oma and opa's residence for any unwanted scraps.
Noah making a wish on Stir-it-up-Sunday.
Noah siting in his favourite ball-play-tent on holiday at the GBK.
Noah meeting the famous Sinterklaas.
Noah was fascinated by Zwarte Piet....
... but not as fascinating as his plastic beakers!
No, he wouldn't put the beaker down for this photo .....
... or this one either! He does look cute in his Zwarte Piet hat though doesn't he? :)
Monday, November 30, 2009
Hij komt, hij komt! (He comes, he comes!)
On the 14th of November a boat from Spain, carrying a Very Important Person aboard, arrives at the harbour in the Netherlands. Lots of children have gathered to greet this VIP and welcome him with songs and cheers, even the royal princesses are there. A noble white horse, beautifully groomed and dressed in his finest regalia, stands patiently waiting for his most distinguished rider. "Amerigo" has been kept all year in tip top condition so that he is prepared for this busiest of seasons.
As the boat sails into view, the children sing and cheer even harder to welcome their most beloved SinterKlaas. The boat is festooned with flags and the capering zwarte Piets (SinterKlaas' many assistants from Spain) are throwing sweets and biscuits to the up-stretched hands of the waiting children. Finally the man himself appears. White gloved hand waving he is smiling kindly through his white beard, wise old eyes sparkle in delight at this enthousiastic greeting. As the boat docks and the plank is put into place, Amerigo chomps at his bit - even he can't hide his excitement. Sinterklaas, dressed in his warm red cloak, his mitre and holding his staff in one hand, steps off the boat and finally onto Dutch soil. He is here!
From now until his birthday on December 6th, SinterKlaas will be kept extremely busy. The Piets have to report on all the children, have they been naughty or nice? The children leave their shoes out in the hope that one of the Piets will stop by for a visit. A surefire clue that a Piet has called is that a favourite toy has been played with and something sweet has been left behind as a thank you.
Dutch children are glued to the weather report. Sinterklaas has arrived safely but the package boats, containing all the gifts, take much longer. The Netherlands has experienced high winds, lashing rain and thunder storms these last few weeks. There are rumours that one of the package boats has been lost at sea. The Piets are frantically searching but who knows if all the gifts will arrive on time?! The wise, kindly Sint' seems unruffled by all this frenetic activity from his helpers. After all he's been doing this for hundred of years; he has a strong faith, and exudes a calm in the middle of this storm. Where the Piets are childlike and playful, SinterKlaas is an imposing figure. He is very holy, a good and kind man but stern if you've been naughty. You wouldn't want Sinterklaas to think badly of you so everyone is on their best behaviour.
Sinterklaas works very hard when he's in the Netherlands. He makes time in his busy schedule to visit lots and lots of children. He's especially kind to the children that can't be at home for the eve of his birthday. You can understand that this is a big worry for such a child. Even though the Piets are mischevious, they do take their jobs very seriously and they let Sinterklaas know where every child will be for the 5th of December. Last year he visited Noah and all the other children in the Sophia hospital in Rotterdam. This year he is making time to visit the GretaBonteKoe in Aalten. Understandably he's going to be very busy on the 5th and so he's coming today!!!!
The place is a hive of activity. The children have spent the week making presents for the Sint, it is soon his birthday so of course he needs a present too! The farm has been decorated with packages, boats, and drawings of the Sint, Amerigo and the Piets to make them feel welcome. A special comfortable chair is set in place, so that Sinterklaas can rest and perhaps even talk to the children for a little while before he has to carry on with his busy schedule. Pepernoten and speculaas biscuits are baking in the oven, filling the air with their wonderful spicy aroma. The children are shiny faced, washed and dressed in their finest, ready to welcome their wonderful Sinterklaas.
There is still a few hours to go till his arrival, so time for me to brush my teeth and comb my hair, hope that we've been good enough to receive a kind word from the man himself. Until then I'd better practice my singing, I'm still a bit shaky on my Sinterklaas songs. I'm sure he'll understand if I only know the one song, I'll make sure I'm better prepared next year! For now I can't help but get excited - today is the day! Hij komt, hij komt!
As the boat sails into view, the children sing and cheer even harder to welcome their most beloved SinterKlaas. The boat is festooned with flags and the capering zwarte Piets (SinterKlaas' many assistants from Spain) are throwing sweets and biscuits to the up-stretched hands of the waiting children. Finally the man himself appears. White gloved hand waving he is smiling kindly through his white beard, wise old eyes sparkle in delight at this enthousiastic greeting. As the boat docks and the plank is put into place, Amerigo chomps at his bit - even he can't hide his excitement. Sinterklaas, dressed in his warm red cloak, his mitre and holding his staff in one hand, steps off the boat and finally onto Dutch soil. He is here!
From now until his birthday on December 6th, SinterKlaas will be kept extremely busy. The Piets have to report on all the children, have they been naughty or nice? The children leave their shoes out in the hope that one of the Piets will stop by for a visit. A surefire clue that a Piet has called is that a favourite toy has been played with and something sweet has been left behind as a thank you.
Dutch children are glued to the weather report. Sinterklaas has arrived safely but the package boats, containing all the gifts, take much longer. The Netherlands has experienced high winds, lashing rain and thunder storms these last few weeks. There are rumours that one of the package boats has been lost at sea. The Piets are frantically searching but who knows if all the gifts will arrive on time?! The wise, kindly Sint' seems unruffled by all this frenetic activity from his helpers. After all he's been doing this for hundred of years; he has a strong faith, and exudes a calm in the middle of this storm. Where the Piets are childlike and playful, SinterKlaas is an imposing figure. He is very holy, a good and kind man but stern if you've been naughty. You wouldn't want Sinterklaas to think badly of you so everyone is on their best behaviour.
Sinterklaas works very hard when he's in the Netherlands. He makes time in his busy schedule to visit lots and lots of children. He's especially kind to the children that can't be at home for the eve of his birthday. You can understand that this is a big worry for such a child. Even though the Piets are mischevious, they do take their jobs very seriously and they let Sinterklaas know where every child will be for the 5th of December. Last year he visited Noah and all the other children in the Sophia hospital in Rotterdam. This year he is making time to visit the GretaBonteKoe in Aalten. Understandably he's going to be very busy on the 5th and so he's coming today!!!!
The place is a hive of activity. The children have spent the week making presents for the Sint, it is soon his birthday so of course he needs a present too! The farm has been decorated with packages, boats, and drawings of the Sint, Amerigo and the Piets to make them feel welcome. A special comfortable chair is set in place, so that Sinterklaas can rest and perhaps even talk to the children for a little while before he has to carry on with his busy schedule. Pepernoten and speculaas biscuits are baking in the oven, filling the air with their wonderful spicy aroma. The children are shiny faced, washed and dressed in their finest, ready to welcome their wonderful Sinterklaas.
There is still a few hours to go till his arrival, so time for me to brush my teeth and comb my hair, hope that we've been good enough to receive a kind word from the man himself. Until then I'd better practice my singing, I'm still a bit shaky on my Sinterklaas songs. I'm sure he'll understand if I only know the one song, I'll make sure I'm better prepared next year! For now I can't help but get excited - today is the day! Hij komt, hij komt!
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