19 years ago me and my husband got married in Enskede Kyrka. The 19th anniversary is, in Sweden, called the “galon” one. The wedding site suggested I’d buy my husband new wellies or a mobile phone case. I decided to prepare a great dinner instead. My husband, on the other hand, actually bought me something in galon – an extremely bright pink rain coat. Perfect for the rainy fall days we have ahead of us. It was a great gift with a lot of thought and I love it! Almost look forward to those rainy days now!
New week
New week to look forward to. Treated my family freshl
y made scones for breakfast yesterday since I was up early and couldn’t sleep. There were still some left this morning to enjoy!
Today after work I have been a good mom and baked some more, been grocery shopping and made dinner for a couple of days. I work late tomorrow and my youngest has practice so it is nice for him to be able to help himself to dinner when he comes home from school. He is quite handy around the kitchen but my home made lasagna is something he really appreciates so I decided to make one. Good to be able to go to a couple of hours of gym practice being fed and happy. And lasagna is just perfect to heat up in the micro wave oven.
Spiken 2014
This years edition of “Spiken” took place really early in the season. Usually it is later in October – last year it was almost mid November.
My youngest decided to participate along with my husband, brother-in-law and best friend. They all did great and managed to improve their previous best results – Filip won first price and is now the proud owner of the challenge price which he has to return next year.
Unfortunately, there were no competitors in the event for the men 16-34 years old so the main price, the large “Spiken” (7 inch nail) remains with my parents until next year (they organize the event). Most of the competitors were competing in the veteran class – if you are older than 35.. There the competition was quite tough.
My mom and dad do an amazing job with this event every year and people really appreciate their hard work and my mothers home made cinnamon buns that we can enjoy during the price ceremony.
VM
Today my youngest competed for the first time in gymnastics – 8 boys and 2 girls in a mixed team. They were really
good but didn’t quite make it to a medal position. Excellent first effort though! A few more competitions to look forward to this semester. Today it was VM = Värmdömästerskapen – all local teams except for our team as the only outsider.
Tonight we have enjoyed a lovely evening with my parents and they have treated us a great dinner and we helped them out with some computer and mobile issues. And tomorrow we have another family event – when the yearly running event takes place here in our forrest.
Cinnamon bun
Tomorrow, October 4th, is a theme day in Sweden called “Kanelbullens dag” – the day of the cinnamon bun. We are very fond of our “fika” – coffee breaks – and highly appreciates them. So what could be better than a national celebration?!
And since tomorrow is a Saturday we celebrated it at work today – but I assume I will enjoy some “kanelbullar” tomorrow too! Want a good recipe – you can find one in my “kokbok” – right here.
The Americans have all kinds of national celebrations – I wonder if they have a special day for cinnamon buns.. ?
Pasta
Busy Thursday – still a bit low on energy after all my exercises and donating blood so I treated myself a pasta for lunch. They have a new place across the street where they serve freshly made pasta dishes cooked right in front of you. They are a bit too good to be honest – hard to stay away from.
My youngest went out running with his dad tonight. I am so proud that he did that. It is so good for him in more ways than one – and much more fun doing sports if you don’t get completely out of breath in no time. I hope they can make it a regular activity from now on.
Midweek
Yesterday took more energy out of me than I realized. Life was much easier a few years back when I was allowed to take paid time off to take care of my children. Even though it was hard work it also gave me a chance to re-cover and get some strength back.
Tonight it is my turn to exercise – I hope the swimming pool won’t be too crowded. I hate when it is. The times I am able to swim in my own pace without getting hit by anyone else – those times are really great – unfortunately they don’t happen too often.
A-
What a crazy day – everything at the same time! But, I have done great walk-wise. About 18500 steps today and still some to go. A lot of errands and then a walk home in the dark. I have to turn on my flashlight walking by the lake – there are no st
reet lights there so it is completely dark. Quite scary actually.
Did a good deed today! I am a very positive person in all aspects except when it comes to my blood type. Then I am an A-. Last time it didn’t work – but this time it was no problem. I just hope it will do some good for someone who needs it. I think it is everyones obligation who is able to do so to donate blood – if you are prepared to receive blood you should be prepare to give blood. So – come on – if you haven’t already! You might save someones’ life!
Vera
A good start of the week. Very busy morning at work and then I picked up my youngest to go shoe shopping at this store in Spånga who is just about the only store in Stockholm
who carries special shoes for gymnastics. The drive was worth the while and we found him a pair. Let’s hope the shoes give him the support he needs.
It was very fascinating to be in the store – made me realize the amazing supply girls have to choose between and the one pair of pants and one kind of tank top for boys. Take it or leave it sort of. Lol. Sad really.
Great day
Got up early so we could get out to our second paradise in time for the 11 o’clock coffee. And so we did.
We have had a great day – took a nice stroll around the island and enjoyed a lovely two-course lunch on the glass veranda.
Packed all our linnen and towels to bring back home since we won’t be spending the night out there any more this season. Soon time to take up the boat for the winter.
But we have had a fantastic day on the island – life is good.
