William turns eleven

On a cold December morning in 2014, Anna and I had the privilege of becoming parents to William. From mastering parkour well before he turned one, he has always been both daring and grounded – quick to excel, yet just as quick to offer kindness to the people around him.

Last Friday, he celebrated his birthday at Jumpyard, and it was wonderful to see him bring together classmates and friends from the chess. And tonight, dropping him off for his Chalmers math class, I could not be prouder, even if it hurts that I am no longer able to be there for him every day. But already on Friday I will be back in Gothenburg, cheering him on as he takes part in the U1800 chess championship over the weekend. Eleven years on, he still amazes me – and I feel grateful for every moment we get to share.