I must say that we live in the best part of Sweden, where one can go where-ever with the least effort possible. Thursday we went to Denmark, in the afternoon we went to the beach for a dip (we are not beach people who stays there forever, thank God that we live five minutes from…
What if… ?
What if one would sell all belongings and just leave. The house, the cars, all furniture and the trampoline – just gone. And buy that little wine yard in Italy. Not to become successful wine producer (even though that would be a nice career step). To find that old, declined but yet picturesque (read ruin) stone…
Robbed
Last Friday it happened – we got robbed. Very much consciously so, but still. That day’s excursion went to Mölle on the Kulla peninsula. The main goal for that day was to go to Mölle krukmakeri, a pottery which I had heard so many positive things about. She is really good and the place is very…
Hiking
Let’s be honest. I do thank higher powers that my spouse is so much more impulsive than I am, if not, I would probably have the most boring life ever. Today’s idea was, which is not too unusual, hiking. We never go too far, since with have Mr F. While his brother can walk for hours…
Vacation II
The continuation of our vacation has been just as good as the beginning, just a little bit more relaxing. Short trips to both Halmstad and Båstad. Visiting friends over dinner and friends visiting for just a cup of coffee. Yesterday a friend and I went bar hopping in Båstad. I would like to stress that…
Stand-up comedy
Who needs a comedian when you have a two year old. Fabian is, with his charm, the most adorable two-year old available. Very conscious of what he does to all of us. Today we went to the closest thing you can come to the wild west in Sweden – High Chaparral. When kids are dressed…
How to play Pokemon?
Exactly when did we grownups loose our ability to play. I, just as a number of parents I know, have realized the fact that we are worthless at playing. Why is that? Are we so afraid of loosing control and be considered ridiculous? Or do we get ticked off when we do play and our four and five…
Birthday party
Although Fabian doesn’t turn two until Wednesday we celebrated his birthday yesterday. Good stuff. Even though he is too small understanding what the commotion was all about, he and his brother had a great day with his cousins watering the strawberries and carrots (yes, Jonas that is what kids do here in the forest… :-))…
Happiness
I know what happiness is (for me), do you know what it is for you? If not, it is time to find out. Read and post comments | Send to a friend
Russia for gold
OK, one might think it has to do to the fact that they beat Sweden, but no. After tody's game against Holland, I want Russia to take home the gold. ( I am talking about the Euro cup in football/soccer if you are not into the details): Read and post comments | Send to a friend
Midsummer
The Swedish of all Swedish traditions are now over – Midsummer. A big thank you to our neighbours who prepared and carried through a great party with all the expected ingredients. I also thank my kids who behaved as I actually have raised them (OK, not that cheek pinch Fabian conducted). The man was working and these…
Vacation where are u?
Really, I am getting SO ready for some time off. I am not in the mood for anything at work at the moment. I also get so disappointed at people working at my company and on the company letting certain kind of people work there. apparently it is not only one, several pathetic people thinking that…
More love and the Euro cup
Cousins playing Saturday, the man and I celebrated our anniversary – 15 years (!). No, not married, that would have been plain stupid considering our age. But that is how long it has been since we started hanging out (also close to plain stupidity considering our age, but what is done is done and shouldn't…
Love
The grown-ups in our household are in love. Naturally in each-other (celebrating 15 years the coming week-end) but they also share the love for… iMac. We have decided some time ago that we will get one (we are just paying the sundeck and those small things first) and when we saw it in the store…
Decisions
Now, I have finally taken the, for us women, big decision to cut it all off (no, not Britney Spears off, but still). I don’t know why but I stubbornly get back with a bob haircut every five years, always knowing that it will never work out. So, if my time at the hairdresser stays, I…
Liseberg, Mother’s day and 10 years older
The week-end has passed, with a trip to Liseberg -fun, fun, fun, celebration of Mother’s day and a dramatic time warp of approximately 10 years when collecting my glasses. But that is life, certain things you just shall not fight.
Just some pictures
The week-end is gone. It has been good but as always WAY too short. Today the sundeck steps progressed. I will show some pictures from that (also one from where my last post took place) and of my boys, gee if I could express how much I LOVE them.
A good laugh
Laughing is part of life and says prolong it. Well, if so, I could be accountable for letting the neighbours and Tobias (and yes, myself) for LOOOOOOONG life. The steps to the deck is getting ready, with emphasis on getting. I steped on the end of one of the boards that WILL be one step….
Older?
I think I have admitted it before, but my profile picture is some years old. Not that I look dramatically older… yet… Today I got the verdict, I will be "ms four eyes". I recognised already last fall that my vision was not 20-20 anymore… so I have been aware,quite some time, that I at…
Water is fun
The almost summer warm weather has made us taking out the garden hose. Who can resist a garden hose?
Babies, babies, babies
During the week-end and today I found out that two friends are having babies. Babies are the best, it disen't matter what your agruments are. babie= life= best=babies Read and post comments | Send to a friend
Tonsillitis and brotherhood
Fabian is having tonsillitis, I can't remember if it is the first time, but he is back on penicillin again. The garden has been the major project this week-end. But we also took a trip to grandma and grandpa. I am not sure that I ever will understand boys and how they play. I try…
Oh, ye lovely sun deck
Yesterday was the day when we got a sun deck … again. I watch the man and Peter do all the things that men do best, construct and voíla, after six or so hours we had a new sun deck and one way bigger than the one that came with the house. Now we only want…
Midwives
Midwives rules, should I change careers? The thought hits me again and again and again. Read and post comments | Send to a friend
Sacked from the couch
So, time for me to move away and forget about TV in the family couch. FC Barcelona vs. Machester United is on and the TV belongs to the man. I am being transferd to watch my top show of the week, after Cashmere Mafia that is, the midwives in the bedroom. The closest one can come…
Cashmere Mafia
If there is ONE show that you, as a working woman, must see, it is Cashmere Mafia. It is so good. Read and post comments | Send to a friend
Happiness
Since I became a mother I have noticed myself being happy much more often. I can’t really remember thinking about it especially much prior to kids. I don’t know if it has to do with me being a Libra but happiness is really when I feel a balance that nothing can be much better. I…
Operation terrace
I believe that owning a house demands some what commitment. You don't need to overdo stuff but I believe you should keep it in a healthy status. Both Tobias and I like to keep our selves buzzy around the house (I can occationally enjoy a day in the sun under a parasol and a good book…
Networking
During some days during the last weeks I have had the priviege to meet over-seas and over-woods collegues. That is good. It is great to get to know people and finding new ways into new companies (which will empower you) and having a laugh or two. I am lucky having great collegues, but then again,…
Sunday’s over again… or the perfect housewife day
Well, apart from the fact that I am not married and thereby do not qualify for the"wife" title, I think I have done everything this day. Fabian woke us, or me, by singing. Absolutely the best way ever to be waken if you must be. His song made no sense to the adult ear, but I…
Sunday’s over
Time flies when you are having fun people say and I just have to agree. Österlen was great. Friends, tractors, other farming machines, jumping in the hay, pigs and cats. What more can a boy want? If you add good food, wine and good discussions, my answer would be – nothing. Today has been filled with…
Österlen
Tomorrow we are off to some friends at Österlen (south east Sweden). Great fun. Tell you all about it later. Read and post comments | Send to a friend
Revelations after two glasses of wine
At times, one ask one self the big question: Why (or sometimes what, but the answer to that question is usually never as deep, more likely to be triggered by an unusually stupid choice) am I doing? Just finished watching "The devils wears Prada" (oh my good I wish that I once could have a conversation…
Biological weapon
I strove, and succeeded, to finalise the action plan as agreed during the first hours of Maundy Thursday. My flue filled body was doing OK, but only thanks to the asprins I have put in it in the early hours of the morning. Great little white rascals. Just before lunch I surrended and put myself in…
Easter, flu and so much for stable guy
Easter is getting closer and naturally both Tobias and I have some kind of virus in our bodies. Hopefully it is a quicky that let us enjoy the days off. Anyhow, the kids are well. Well, after some pencillin to cure the third ear infection for Fabian since Christmas. The ear infection came after some days…
Yesterday it started
It was before the light had won the battle over the dark, I was actualy still sleeping as my feet moved down the stairs. But I did it. I tied my shoes and whet out JOGGING, at 05.50(!). I have become reconciled with the thought that I have one summer and one winter body. It…
One week at kindergarten
So the first week of Fabian schooling at kindergarten is over, no problemas. We have a secure and curious little guy here. Sam has been the perfect brother very protective and so helpful, at kindergarten that is… This afternoon and evening have been a time all alone with the lads. Strongly inspired by my collegue I…
Reflecting
One of my first blog's was about recognizing what one has and appriciate it, instead of longing for what one doesn't have. For a handful of reasons I do just that today. I am also greatful that I have kept some of my thoguhts where they belong, inside my head, instead for sharing them with others. Read…
Dancing
That special moment of the day when I dance to the music from the TV with my darlings. Fabian is a more natural dancer, and Sam will probaly hang by the snacks on his first school dances… Love them both dearly though. Read and post comments | Send to a friend
Tonsils and a new friend
Tuesday Sam had his tonsil operation. It all went well but it was quite exhausting for all of us. Even though things will change for the coming week, I was surprised that I (no, not his father, oh no) experienced his voice so dramatically different. I was not totally prepared for that. I new it…
Life and a pinch of politically incorrectness
I wonder why my motivation for work is low? I don't like low motivation and I don't like not doing good job (believe me I have VERY recent experiences from this). Maybe that is what deteriorates my motivation. I am not known for hanging with my head if I do something bad (read less good)….
Longing for understanding
Somedays, like today, I would like: 1) to have a daughter 2) be a man 3) have a better possibility to understand what things really get boys spinning Today we re-assembled the race track that Sam got for Christmas two years back. They boys KNEW that it was in the wardrobe but both I and…
One more week-end over
Time flies when you are having fun they say. I guess I had fun this week-end then. Friday, my sister took me to a concert and dinner. Very nice. Why? you might ask – Her Christmas gift to me. The husband and I saw a movie Saturday. Going to the movies is great. My man and…
Players
Do you know what… ?I really dislike “players”. [Player= a person, sorry guys, usually men, who believe that they can get anywhere in their career with not accomplishing anything. just striking the back of people saying what the person want to hear.] I am the precise opposite. No, I don’t kick people across the legs…
Wonderful Sunday
Today has been a wonderful day, if you take a way the husband. Hmm, sometimes I just don’t get him. Never the less I am not the kind of person who clings to bad memories (but apparently bad men…). The husband had a good idea though, hiking (if you can call a short walk of…
A whole week and nothing has happend
or why else haven’t i been updating my blog? well, let’s say WORK. I think it was the first time EVER (there goes that international business woman profile I have worked so hard on… yeah right) I worked during a week-end. Yes, sure I have started my traveling and so before but not actually working…
Why soccer practise?
This is a question, a lady friend and I usually ask ourselves app three times per week when the season is on for our men. A boring happening that consumes a lot of time away from the family. Now I am asking it regarding Sam. Sam has, as you know, just turned four, so he is…
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