The world

Monday and freezingly cold outside. -6C this morning so an extra lair of clothing was not in the way. No need for the winter boots yet and the forecast has promised warmer weather again so this was just another teaser.

Going to go to Tumba in a minute to enjoy a Lucia parade after all. Don’t know anyone in the parade but it is my nieces old school so she will know a few of the singers. Can’t wait. These parades are so very emotional and pretty usually. Give you peace and serenity and your soul some comfort. Lovely.

Today it is the third of advent and time to light another candle. It is also December 13th which is the day of Lucia. However, my niece has changed school so she is not singing in a Lucia-choir this year. At least not one that I will be able to enjoy live. I will, however, enjoy her Xmas dance show this afternoon. Can’t wait.

This morning it was quite cold outside with a couple of degrees below 0C. Now snow but snow crystals covering the garden and the sky is all white covered with clouds. Have a great Sunday everyone!

Saturday.. a day to relax and get new energy. Catching up on stuff around the house.

In the afternoon me and my mother went to see my youngest niece and her team gymnastics group doing their Xmas show. She is really a good gymnast and it is always fun to see her do her routines. Proud auntie!

Now some quiet time in my corner. Have a great Saturday eve!

Can’t believe how quickly this week went. Soon time to light the third candle. Xmas is around the corner.

Yesterday it was the Nobel prize award in Stockholm. The pride and joy of Sweden. I love watching the event and see all the gorgeous dresses. Lol. I know.

Got dinner on the table right on time. Minute steak with potatoes. Mmm. Now some time in my corner – going to watch “På Spåret” and “Skavlan”. Our princess and her hubby are guests at the show tonight. Could be interesting.

Time for a donation to the blood center. Haven’t had time earlier this fall but today I did and it always feels great to be able to help someone. I really look forward to receiving that text message when they have used my donation. Puts a smile on my face.

I bought a couple of Xmas-presents on my way home and now I just baked saffron sponge-cake to treat by boys tonight. Busy busy. It feels good to be able to check things off the list.

Might have gone a bit overboard today. Had both a healthy lunch AND a healthy dinner. Hm. Have to be careful so I don’t get into any bad habits. Lol.

Can’t believe it’s already a week into December. Very windy and today it has been raining with tiny tiny drops which has felt like a sprinkler system more than rain. Makes you completely soaked and cold. Brrrr. I am longing for some snow now.

The song we sing on all Hammarbys games – Just idag är jag stark – felt like a good theme song for me today. After a couple of hectic weeks I feel like I have landed in some sort of survival mood. And some me-time this afternoon also helped a lot in getting me in a good mood.

An important week for my sons – last week to complete assignments and get credit for them this semester. Time to get busy and get things done. Fingers crossed they will make it! I hope my theme-song will have some effect on them too!

Time to light the second candle of advent. Half way to Xmas.

After a nice lazy morning it was time to get busy. First we went grocery shopping – we had a discount coupon that we wanted to make good use of so we bought a whole bunch of things for Xmas. And a nice deer roast for dinner. Mmm..

Cleaned all the beds, washed all the linen, vacuumed, organized things, ironed a mountain of shirts. Feels good to reward myself with some time infront of the tv cheering on our swimmers in the European Championships before it is time to enjoy the roast.

We spent the night at the conference center and few things in life can beat a served breakfast with home made bread and all the sandwich-spreads you can think of. Lit candles and no stress. Just sit down, chat, enjoy the food and surroundings. Perfect.

Now a lazy day to recover… Feel a bit tired today – but took it easy on the drinks last night. I think it is due to all the stress and work organizing in combination with getting to bed late and sleep in a new bed.

Have a great Saturday everyone!