Meanwhile, it is written in big letters in the agenda that Monday is ‘daddy day’. Jon can look forward to it all week and is always busy making plans for this ‘boys only day’. So when I scheduled an appointment for him last Monday, he was slightly irritated. However, when he saw that it was for a baby massage class at The Rub, he became quite enthusiastic. You help the little one to calm down, relax, and most importantly: you make contact with your baby. Of course, you are constantly in contact with your little one, but thanks to the touch during the massage, the substance oxytocin (love hormone) is released. The end result: a completely relaxed Otis and an even more relaxed dad if possible. Jon now starts every morning with a baby massage: so much for the tough daddy day... For course dates check therub.nl.

Last week it finally happened: I had the privilege to take a photo with Marly as besties for the famous Amayzine magazine. And not just because I belong to the club a bit, but I find it one of the nicest magazines to read. I can't wait until this edition can come with me in my suitcase on vacation. In the beautiful Parc Broekhuizen, we were photographed by one of my favorite photographers, known among fashion lovers as RvdA. The end result is still a bit of a wait, but I can already reveal that it has turned out beautifully!

Now I am well on my way to my old familiar size, but there is still just a cozy layer on top. I must honestly admit that I don't mind it that much and easily buy a size larger, but with a project in sight during the height of summer plus the fact that TV always makes you a few kilos thicker, I still want to feel a bit tighter in my skin. So, on the recommendation of no less than four girlfriends, I started the connective tissue massage at Bodyfix. Nice is different, but after a hefty session on the ‘pain bench’ and the feeling that I have had a hundred punches on my stomach and legs, I can already see after two weeks that my skin is tighter. Just a little more kneading and that extra layer will have disappeared like snow in the sun.

When Nina Pierson starts a new concept, you can be sure it’s going to be good. When I received the invite for her pop-up Breakfast Bar, I immediately marked it in my agenda. Together with Otis, we were waiting for our healthy smoothie bowls with delicious toppings. Yes, you read that right: both Otis and I, because they also have special baby bowls. You think you have an all-fruit bowl in front of you, but secretly there are veggies mixed in like sweet potato and cauliflower. All the vitamins were already in the pocket by 9 AM. For the next three weeks, I plan to have breakfast outside a bit more often. Sunny’s Breakfast Bar, Eerste Sweelinckstraat 20 Amsterdam.