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17th Nov 2019 at 2:38 AM
17th Nov 2019 at 2:38 AM
When we last visited Evergreen, we went out of order to check in with Stoffe and Vanessa, because of the disaster that's on everyones lips in the city. But there's one place where the events of the world do not reach, a place that's completely unaware of what happened. I think it's time we check in with Siri, and the cottage in the forest.
Chapter 12 - Siri & Isamu Kim-Sjöström
We we last visited, Siri was doing her best to get through the winter with a tiny baby to take care of. On sunny days they went outside for a bit of fresh air and play in the snow, but most of the time they were tucked up in the dark of the cottage, trying to make the long winter nights go by.
That's it for today. Hope you guys enjoyed :lovestruc Next time we visit we'll see what's been going on in the Sawyers household, it's been a while and there's been some shenanigans so I'm excited
Continue with Chapter 13
Creations can be found on my on tumblr.
Chapter 12 - Siri & Isamu Kim-Sjöström
We we last visited, Siri was doing her best to get through the winter with a tiny baby to take care of. On sunny days they went outside for a bit of fresh air and play in the snow, but most of the time they were tucked up in the dark of the cottage, trying to make the long winter nights go by.
But as we all know, no matter how long winter seems, sooner or later spring will come. The snow will melt, and the ground will thaw, and greenery will start poking it's head out after months of sleep. We find Siri sitting at the breakfast table, Isamu tinkering away in his high chair. Siri appears to be thinking, and there's a good reason for that. Today is not just an ordinary day.
And what's different between today and every other day? Why today, Sigrid is coming to visit! Remember we saw her coming back from the direction of the cottage earlier on? She left a note for Siri saying she would come and visit when spring came, pretending to check up on the power plant after the winter.
Sigrid looks so relieved to see her little girl in one piece and seemingly doing well. Siri seems a little more reserved. I imagine it's weird seeing another human after months alone with only Isamu and Sessan for company, and on top of that it's her mother, who agreed to hide her away like this. I'm not sure I'd know what I was feeling if I was in her shoes.
Sigrid stays outside while Siri goes inside to get Isamu. This is the first time Sigrid gets to meet her grand son, so I imagine she's nervous and in good need of a deep relaxing breath.
Isamu looking especially cute in his baby pink romper and pacifier, with a cute bear hat on his head. Sigrid seemed quite taken with the little one. Siri still a little reserved and shy. But I imagine she's quite proud of this little human she's brought to the world.
Sigrid enjoying a cuddle. Nothing like the smell of a baby's head!
Now it's warm outside again Siri has a lot of work to do, getting herself ready for the cold season. While she loves her son, it is difficult for her to take care of a baby and also take care of the garden, fish, and tend to her own needs. So today is a great time for Siri to focus on chores, while Sigrid has some bonding time with her grandson. Morning is bath time, so while Siri stays out to get started on the day Sigrid brings Isamu inside for his bath.
I could watch Isamu getting a bath for hours on end. He's just such a happy little boy, who loves everything. Being tossed around in the air in a whirlwind of clothes flying off? Wooohooo!
Warm water, soap bubbles, love it!
All squeaky clean, it's time for play time. Isamu loves his baby dangle.
Isamu showing grandma his favorite toy, spaceship all the way!
Grandma can play too!
Lunch-time! Grandma brought a new pyjama for Isamu, so when Siri came back inside she thought she'd try it on. He looks quite dapper, and Siri sure is glad to see her baby boy again.
While Siri takes care of lunch for Isamu, grandma busies herself with a home cooked meal for her and Siri to enjoy.
Siri starting to relax a bit more it seems. I imagine it feels quite nice to be back in the kitchen with her mommy, like they did so many times when she was a kid.
Siri looks quite excited to have some company at the table for once, not just Isamu.
After lunch Sigrid thought she'd play a little with Isamu.
And promptly got to experience what tends to happen if you toss the baby around right after lunch. Most likely that lunch ends up in your face.
Isamu looked quite pleased with himself. I imagine Sigrid was less pleased.
After lunch Siri changed into something a little less warm, in prep for more garden work in the afternoon. Of course Sigrid brought a present for Siri too, who looks quite excited. Sadly I can't remember what it was, but I would guess it was things Isamu will need as he grows up.
While Siri headed out, Sigrid took the chance to feed Isamu. Perhaps she thought he was hungry after vomiting his lunch all over her.
First time Isamu has had a bottle, he looks pretty pleased though.
Then Sigrid brought the baby dangle and Isamu outside, so she could help Sigrid with the garden. Can't all be play and fun and cuddling the grandchild, Siri needs all the help she can get and Sigrid has a great hand with plants.
Once she finished with the trees Siri headed over to the pond for some fishing, while Isamu has his afternoon nap by her side.
Sessan gets a taste of the freshly caught fish, of course.
Looks like grandma finished with the vegetable garden, and wanted some more play time with the baby. Can't say I blame her, he's is a cutie!
And that's all they had time for. Before you knew it it was evening, and it was time for Sigrid to head back. All in all a productive day for Siri, the garden is in tip top shape and she managed to catch some fish for Sessan and herself. Sigrid got to meet the baby, and see that her daughter was coping. With everything already done, Siri and Isamu headed to bed for an early night. Not for long though! Siri is up before the sun, looking rather tired. Must have been an emotionally draining day, seeing her mother, and garden labour isn't easy either.
But there's work to be done so up she goes, for an early morning sowing session.She's made a lot of progress on covering up the walls, but there's still work to be done, and Isamu needs clothing as he grows older, and Siri needs clothes too. When they were prepping all focus was on surviving the winter, and she didn't think to bring any summer clothes. Being out under the broiling sun gets hot, so lots of sowing to be done.
And of course all the other chores are still waiting, so when Isamu woke up he got to amuse himself in his bouncinator, while Siri did a thorough clean of the cottage.
Breakfast, once again sitting alone staring into the wall. Though most of the time she looks at Isamu playing. Definitely a better view than the wall.
Then it's straight outside to soak up some vitamin C. And today, a little yoga session. You'd think she'd head over to tend those plants that clearly need it, but after Sigrids loving care they could manage for a while, so Siri opted for a workout. I imagine it's a little devastating to go back to almost loneliness after having had a visitor, and a good work out is a great way to center your thoughts
And a little muscle is helpful, like for example when the sink breaks and you've got no choice but to figure it out yourself. Good thing she grew up with a handy father she could watch to get a tip or two.
Isamu being burped after his mid-day meal, and Siri trying out the outfit she made that morning. Shorts and a tank top is definitely cooler than jeans and t-shirt.
And that's kind of how the days pass for Siri as spring turns to summer. Clean, mend, sow, tend garden, and fish fish fish. Many days you'll find Siri out fishing half the night, stocking up on food for Sessan and some protein for herself.
With Isamu snoozing safely in his cot, of course.
But of course also frequent play. Even Isamu got a summer outfit, with just a body and little socks for his toesies to keep warm, but bare legs and arms. The cottage doesn't regulate temperature very well, hot hot hot in summer and cold cold cold in winter.
Siri tries to be outside as much as possible, because she knows all too soon it's back to being locked up in the cottage by the cold and dark of winter. Why not have a nursing session in the shade of the birch by the pond?
There she is, a young girl all by her self in the middle of the forest, nursing her green baby that she's trying to hide from the world. I love this image, feels very powerful to me.
Too hot to nap in the sun so today Isamu gets to nap inside, which is at least thoroughly shaded.
Even if she's only got herself to be responsble to, Sigrid taught Siri to keep a neat home so that's what she does. Bed made every morning (or at least mid-day
).
She's getting pretty good at fishing, and Sessan often keeps her company in hopes of getting a piece of the pie (or in this case, trout).
Of course Isamu gets to come keep her company at times too. Fishing gets pretty tedious, I'm sure it's nice hearing your baby laugh and make baby noises in the background.
Clean clean clean
Feed Isamu
Bath-time
Time sure does fly when you're constantly busy doing something, and before you know it, it's late summer and the days start getting colder again. And you know what that means? Baby Isamu is growing up!
I did actually intend to go a bit further but this is already fairly long so I think this is a good place to quit. And you guys know I love a cliff-hanger, so how could I possibly resist closing the episode here
I apologize if it was a bit repetitive, but that's what Siri's life is like right now. Tend garden, fish, clean, feed Isamu, play. Rinse and repeat, day in and day out. The most riveting thing that happens is Isamu being super cute
And what's different between today and every other day? Why today, Sigrid is coming to visit! Remember we saw her coming back from the direction of the cottage earlier on? She left a note for Siri saying she would come and visit when spring came, pretending to check up on the power plant after the winter.
Sigrid looks so relieved to see her little girl in one piece and seemingly doing well. Siri seems a little more reserved. I imagine it's weird seeing another human after months alone with only Isamu and Sessan for company, and on top of that it's her mother, who agreed to hide her away like this. I'm not sure I'd know what I was feeling if I was in her shoes.
Sigrid stays outside while Siri goes inside to get Isamu. This is the first time Sigrid gets to meet her grand son, so I imagine she's nervous and in good need of a deep relaxing breath.
Isamu looking especially cute in his baby pink romper and pacifier, with a cute bear hat on his head. Sigrid seemed quite taken with the little one. Siri still a little reserved and shy. But I imagine she's quite proud of this little human she's brought to the world.
Sigrid enjoying a cuddle. Nothing like the smell of a baby's head!
Now it's warm outside again Siri has a lot of work to do, getting herself ready for the cold season. While she loves her son, it is difficult for her to take care of a baby and also take care of the garden, fish, and tend to her own needs. So today is a great time for Siri to focus on chores, while Sigrid has some bonding time with her grandson. Morning is bath time, so while Siri stays out to get started on the day Sigrid brings Isamu inside for his bath.
I could watch Isamu getting a bath for hours on end. He's just such a happy little boy, who loves everything. Being tossed around in the air in a whirlwind of clothes flying off? Wooohooo!
Warm water, soap bubbles, love it!
All squeaky clean, it's time for play time. Isamu loves his baby dangle.
Isamu showing grandma his favorite toy, spaceship all the way!
Grandma can play too!
Lunch-time! Grandma brought a new pyjama for Isamu, so when Siri came back inside she thought she'd try it on. He looks quite dapper, and Siri sure is glad to see her baby boy again.
While Siri takes care of lunch for Isamu, grandma busies herself with a home cooked meal for her and Siri to enjoy.
Siri starting to relax a bit more it seems. I imagine it feels quite nice to be back in the kitchen with her mommy, like they did so many times when she was a kid.
Siri looks quite excited to have some company at the table for once, not just Isamu.
After lunch Sigrid thought she'd play a little with Isamu.
And promptly got to experience what tends to happen if you toss the baby around right after lunch. Most likely that lunch ends up in your face.
Isamu looked quite pleased with himself. I imagine Sigrid was less pleased.
After lunch Siri changed into something a little less warm, in prep for more garden work in the afternoon. Of course Sigrid brought a present for Siri too, who looks quite excited. Sadly I can't remember what it was, but I would guess it was things Isamu will need as he grows up.
While Siri headed out, Sigrid took the chance to feed Isamu. Perhaps she thought he was hungry after vomiting his lunch all over her.
First time Isamu has had a bottle, he looks pretty pleased though.
Then Sigrid brought the baby dangle and Isamu outside, so she could help Sigrid with the garden. Can't all be play and fun and cuddling the grandchild, Siri needs all the help she can get and Sigrid has a great hand with plants.
Once she finished with the trees Siri headed over to the pond for some fishing, while Isamu has his afternoon nap by her side.
Sessan gets a taste of the freshly caught fish, of course.
Looks like grandma finished with the vegetable garden, and wanted some more play time with the baby. Can't say I blame her, he's is a cutie!
And that's all they had time for. Before you knew it it was evening, and it was time for Sigrid to head back. All in all a productive day for Siri, the garden is in tip top shape and she managed to catch some fish for Sessan and herself. Sigrid got to meet the baby, and see that her daughter was coping. With everything already done, Siri and Isamu headed to bed for an early night. Not for long though! Siri is up before the sun, looking rather tired. Must have been an emotionally draining day, seeing her mother, and garden labour isn't easy either.
But there's work to be done so up she goes, for an early morning sowing session.She's made a lot of progress on covering up the walls, but there's still work to be done, and Isamu needs clothing as he grows older, and Siri needs clothes too. When they were prepping all focus was on surviving the winter, and she didn't think to bring any summer clothes. Being out under the broiling sun gets hot, so lots of sowing to be done.
And of course all the other chores are still waiting, so when Isamu woke up he got to amuse himself in his bouncinator, while Siri did a thorough clean of the cottage.
Breakfast, once again sitting alone staring into the wall. Though most of the time she looks at Isamu playing. Definitely a better view than the wall.
Then it's straight outside to soak up some vitamin C. And today, a little yoga session. You'd think she'd head over to tend those plants that clearly need it, but after Sigrids loving care they could manage for a while, so Siri opted for a workout. I imagine it's a little devastating to go back to almost loneliness after having had a visitor, and a good work out is a great way to center your thoughts
And a little muscle is helpful, like for example when the sink breaks and you've got no choice but to figure it out yourself. Good thing she grew up with a handy father she could watch to get a tip or two.
Isamu being burped after his mid-day meal, and Siri trying out the outfit she made that morning. Shorts and a tank top is definitely cooler than jeans and t-shirt.
And that's kind of how the days pass for Siri as spring turns to summer. Clean, mend, sow, tend garden, and fish fish fish. Many days you'll find Siri out fishing half the night, stocking up on food for Sessan and some protein for herself.
With Isamu snoozing safely in his cot, of course.
But of course also frequent play. Even Isamu got a summer outfit, with just a body and little socks for his toesies to keep warm, but bare legs and arms. The cottage doesn't regulate temperature very well, hot hot hot in summer and cold cold cold in winter.
Siri tries to be outside as much as possible, because she knows all too soon it's back to being locked up in the cottage by the cold and dark of winter. Why not have a nursing session in the shade of the birch by the pond?
There she is, a young girl all by her self in the middle of the forest, nursing her green baby that she's trying to hide from the world. I love this image, feels very powerful to me.
Too hot to nap in the sun so today Isamu gets to nap inside, which is at least thoroughly shaded.
Even if she's only got herself to be responsble to, Sigrid taught Siri to keep a neat home so that's what she does. Bed made every morning (or at least mid-day
).She's getting pretty good at fishing, and Sessan often keeps her company in hopes of getting a piece of the pie (or in this case, trout).
Of course Isamu gets to come keep her company at times too. Fishing gets pretty tedious, I'm sure it's nice hearing your baby laugh and make baby noises in the background.
Clean clean clean
Feed Isamu
Bath-time
Time sure does fly when you're constantly busy doing something, and before you know it, it's late summer and the days start getting colder again. And you know what that means? Baby Isamu is growing up!
I did actually intend to go a bit further but this is already fairly long so I think this is a good place to quit. And you guys know I love a cliff-hanger, so how could I possibly resist closing the episode here
I apologize if it was a bit repetitive, but that's what Siri's life is like right now. Tend garden, fish, clean, feed Isamu, play. Rinse and repeat, day in and day out. The most riveting thing that happens is Isamu being super cute
That's it for today. Hope you guys enjoyed :lovestruc Next time we visit we'll see what's been going on in the Sawyers household, it's been a while and there's been some shenanigans so I'm excited
Continue with Chapter 13
Creations can be found on my on tumblr.