Sinterklaas is visiting at mama's work. For me it is a bit too much to go, and who is Sinterklaas, by the way?

My sister Ces knows Sinterklaas very well! And she gets to go. On the way out there, she considers that Sinterklaas is at the same time driving in a car. Of course he doesn't come on his horse or boat to an office in the middle of town!!

Like last year, there are games and arty crafts to do. And then we sit in the audience, waiting for Sinterklaas. There are some naughty Pete's, but in the end everybody gets a present.

For Ces it is very exciting. She has brought some presents for Sinterklaas: a book and drawing. She nearly crumples it all in her sweaty hands. But in the end, she gets to hand it over.

Sterre birthday

And now Sterre also turns four and goes to school! Time for a birthday party! It is a party with a delicious chocolate cake and the theme is balloons!

I just watch it all in amazement and enjoy the food: applesauce, french bread and papa's beer!

The big red book of Sinterklaas

The Sinterklaas news is clear: the big red book is lost, and without the names of all the children, there is no gift night! Luckily my sister Ces makes all sorts of things. Also up to three Sinterklaas books. With the names of herself and all her imaginary friends!

Drawing

Another beautifull Sinterklaas and black Pete drawing of my sister Ces.

Fruit from Grandma

Grandma gives me a nice fruit mash. Mmm, mjummie!

Going to day care with the bicycle

I am so happy. Mama has decided that bringing us in the morning with the car, isn't fun. So now I get to go with the bicycle to day care. I love going with the bicycle, I sit on mama belly with the carrier bag, Ces sits on the rear seat. I feel the wind in my face and look around on the street.

But we need warm clothing, we have dry weather for weeks, but sometimes frost in the morning. My sister Ces is nicely dressed in Aunt Klara's hat and shawl.

On the floor!

My mama says that I don't fit in my play box anymore. My legs sticks out one end, and my hands the other end.

So I may play on the ground, just like my big sister. But it is still touch work, playing on my belly and holding my head up.

Grandpa's birthday

Grandpa's birthday, and we're going to eat pancakes on the highest point in the west of the Netherlands: Bloemendaal. A lovely viewing point where Ces and Simon dance!

While they eat their favourite pan cakes, I eat my favourite fruit: apple and banana.

I watch Ces dance

Today the dance lesson is open for viewers again, and I get to be one of them! Look how Ces flies through the air! I love the dancers and the mirrors!

Yeah! Rolling!

Yeah! I am rolling! It is a matter of speed!

Ces gives me fruit

Peekaboo

I put the cloth on my face, and then I pull it aside. Peekaboo!

I like it best if Mama says: 'Leon! Leon! Where are you?'. That makes the game even more fun!

Ellen and Raphael

Ellen is so sweet to me. She pities me for crying, so she carries me, while mama cooks for all of us.

In the pram to market

We have gone to the market, pram, foot and bicycle. We pass by a very tempting wall, and Ces needs to run a few rounds!

We have made a stop at a local italian cafe and enjoyed the italian urban style and lovely food! The Italian maestro knows how babies should be treated: with a Grissini. Mmmm. So luxury!

At home, I continue to sleep.

Drawing Pocahontas

My sister Ces is so good at inventing things to draw and paint. She is now copying Princess Pocahontas onto paper, so she can color it. See how careful she does that?

Mmm, food!

Me - En Profile

Indian sari dance

Ces is inspecting mama's sari collection. They have such beautiful colors and sparkles.

And they make excellent stage for dancing. They are so long!!

Ice cream in the sun shine

No papa's, so Simon, Alex and Aunt Hannie are visiting us. Fun! We are so lucky with the weather again, so we go to the playground. Not the big one, Ces says, just the small and quiet one around the corner. It is fun: the leaves on the ground are a soft bed and also great to run into! I am watching everthing carefully from the bench.

Then we decide to have lunch in town, in the sunshine. What to eat? Mmm, ice cream of course!! It is not even too cold for ice!

Park in the sun shine

Ces is dancing. Next we are allowed to watch her, but this week mama and I enjoy the sunshine in the park. Is this really November? The leaves on the trees are colored, so it must be autumn, but other than that it is beautiful! I like the sound of the wind through the leaves.