Started the day with a treat – arrived early in town and had some time on my hands before it was time to start the day at the office. Lovely. Some me-time in peace – the calm before the storm etc.
Wasted the afternoon running around getting nothing accomplished. I hate that. On the top of the misery the back of my left thigh has hurt pretty bad all day. Maybe the muscle got a bit too much attention Monday. If it doesn’t stop in a couple of days I might need to have it looked at. Took a nice bath tonight to relax it a bit.
Rainy day ?
Well needed rain – all day long. And a long day at work with some extra time afterwards too. Our garden will be very happy for the shower though.
Another thing to make our garden happy arrived today – a robotic lawn mower. Can’t wait to see it work its magic! We just need to install it..
New week
A good start of this full week with another sunny lovely day. Short day at work and me-time afterwards with an appointment with my naprapath. Perfect!
My family decided to treat ourselves a dinner out followed by a movie. Do something out of the ordinary – we usually don’t go to movies on a school/work night. But, tonight we did and the movie was quite good! I loved the special effects and the use of a giljotin was taken to a whole new level… This was the 5th one of the Pirates of the Caribbean- movies.
Mors dag
A very very warm Mothers’ Day here in Stockholm – above 30C but quite windy. My boys gave me a new bracelet that keeps track of my steps, but unfortunately it didn’t work. But it was a nice thought. Maybe we can return it and get another one.
Tonight we have enjoyed my oldest niece who had her dance show – they are becoming so good! I am so proud!
A lovely mother’s day is coming to an end. Hope all you mothers out there had a great one!
Go-fika
I know – Mother’s day is tomorrow here in Sweden – but we have seen both of our mothers today. First my mother-in-law came round (with my father-in-law) for a quick visit. Then after lunch we went over to my parents for afternoon coffee since tomorrow is a full day with other things. My mom had prepared these goodies for us – yum! F drove the moped over there – he is starting to get around more and more! Me and my husband took a walk in the lovely weather – almost 30C and a bright sunny day! Lovely!
Vilhelmina
A day in-between two working days “klämdag” – but I had to work. 8.30-17 instead of 9-15.30. Oh well. More over-time on my account.
My husband and youngest son went into town to see if they could do some shopping – they brought me lunch and brightened my day a bit. No luck with the shopping though. Not one thing. They need to improve in this area. They had fixed dinner when I got back from work and even picked me up by the subway station – perfect!
Today it is “Vilhelmina”‘s names day – my grandmas third name. I hope someone in my family along the line will name their little girl that.
Ascension Day – Kristi Himmelsfärd
A day off for a lot of people – allowed ourselves a sleep in and a long breakfast. Lovely.
We have some plans for today, not sure in which order we shall do things and if we are going to do it all or just select one or two things.
Our apple trees have started to bloom – this photo was from last year but the tree is just as gorgeous right now as it was then. A good day has just begun – and most of it is left to enjoy!
Short day – well..
This was supposed to be a short day working 9-13. And also a short day for the rest of the office, which should shorten my workday even more. But, since I was alone today I had to come in early and also stay for the on call hours this afternoon, and unfortunately they were filled. So I ended up working 8-17 with little to no lunch break. Oh well. Lot’s of overtime hours to my account. At least it was a busy day – makes it much better than just having to wait.
I walked to the subway this morning – haven’t done that yet this year. It was lovely. Why haven’t I done this sooner?
Twenty years today
This handsome little fellow is turning 20 years old today. Seems like yesterday he was this little – time goes by so very quickly.
He has spent some of his birthday studying for a big exam on Monday. It’s been a sunny day but if I know my son he has not left the house all day. I know he is an adult since a few years, and it’s not up to me anymore to make him do things. He has to make his own choices, learn from his own mistakes, do what he feels is best for him. I wish him the best of luck on his upcoming exams (one next week and then one more the week after that). And then – he has a well deserved summer break to enjoy. Happy birthday!
Celebrations !!!!!
Our ice hockey team Tre Kronor arrived to Sweden today – welcomed back as national heroes – and of course I had to be there! I have watched all the games they have played and I have loved every minute (well.. almost). The final towards Canada last night was a thrilling experience and amazing to watch. And we won. For the 10th time in the history of this competition. Our Prime Minister held a speech. The local government commissioner too. Some famous artists performed (Patrik Isakson, Samir & Victor etc) and suddenly there they were – our pride and joy – to greet the fans and accept our hooray and applauds. I’m glad I went. It was a special moment.