Have had such a fab weekend, well deserved I think since last week was so busy. Friday I went over to one of my really good friends. We had some wine, glögg, cheese & so on, totally fab! Was a bit of a late night though. Saturday I had another godd friend over at mine and we had dinner, wine etc. Yet another late night but great! Have to say I do feel a little tired now though!
On top of having fun I also managed to do a few hours of work on saturday. It was one of thoose days at work when you understand why you do what you do. Some of the kids I work with have improved & started to really improve in so many ways. I have absolutely nothing to do with that but just to be able to see that transformation from how lifee used to be for them to what it is today is such a blessing. It's moments like that that makes my job worthwile :) For you who don't know what I do, I work with disabled children & young people...
We have also managed to get some order at home now in time for christmas. The tree is fully decorated, although decorations have been put up somewhat unevenly... Now just a few bits left before all prep is done and we can enjoy a little bit of time off. 4 days more of uni, then... Can't wait!
Sunday, 16 December 2012
Thursday, 13 December 2012
Random thoughts....
This has been a week that has made me think alot, both about myself and who I am but also about the people I am aimed to work with once I'm done with uni. We've had a few really inspiring lectures and seminars where we've had the opportunity to listen to peoples life stories and experiences in dealing with some sort of need of help from social services. To get the perspective on their feelings and how they've been treated are such helpful things to keep in mind for the future. Have to add that it was both good and bad experiences. It has also made me think about who I am, and how I act/react in different situations. Something always worth considering in order to grow as a person I guess.
On another note, today was Lucia. Swedish tradition with singing christmas songs, and so on. Went to watch the kids at daycare this morning, they were so gorgeous :) It was very cold though. They always celebrate outside and this morning it was nearly -20 outside..... Tomorrow is yet another early morning, been full on this week and as it looks at the moment so is next week. Then after that, christmas break! Now off to bed, alarm goes off at 5am tomorrow, Good Night!!!
On another note, today was Lucia. Swedish tradition with singing christmas songs, and so on. Went to watch the kids at daycare this morning, they were so gorgeous :) It was very cold though. They always celebrate outside and this morning it was nearly -20 outside..... Tomorrow is yet another early morning, been full on this week and as it looks at the moment so is next week. Then after that, christmas break! Now off to bed, alarm goes off at 5am tomorrow, Good Night!!!
Monday, 10 December 2012
2 weeks til Christmas...
And 2 extremely busy weeks it'll be. Full on att uni, got a group assignement that needs handing in during(!) our so called christmas break and still have full days of lectures nearly everyday. On top of that I have agreed to work this weekend... It'll all be good in the end. Have some nice plans for the coming weekend aswell though, off to a friend's place friday for glögg(mulled wine Swedish style) and then have another friend over on saturday, yay! All good fun and games :)
Can't wait til christmas break now though, will be nice to have some time off, chill out and spend quality time with the kids!
Can't wait til christmas break now though, will be nice to have some time off, chill out and spend quality time with the kids!
Saturday, 8 December 2012
Perfect day!
Today we woke up to the most amazing winterday, sunshine & loads of snow so what better to do than head out for the hills for some sledging! Met up with some friends and the kids(and adults) had a blast sliding down the hills!
The view from our balcony this morning!
Sliding down in the "pulka"
Sledging relaxed style
In the afternoon we stayed in, made gingerbreads and just relaxed. Couldn't have asked for a more perfect Saturday really!
The gingerbread house, with various tenants
to inhabit the house, choosen by the kids :)
That was our day in pictures, hope for a yet another fab day tommorrow. Will be back with some more tet another day. Have a good rest of the weekend!
Friday, 7 December 2012
Exam done. Welcome to my very longed for weekend!
Exam done, e-mailed and posted... YES!!! Not that I am particulary satisfied with what I've written, as usual, but at least it is done! Now I can relax and enjoy the weekend before we get started on a new course come monday... This was the las exam of 2012 (hopefully, might be a different story if I don't pass though).
This weekend my daughter has made a long list of things seh wants to do. She has decided we need to make a gingerbread house, make gingerbreads, marsipan sweets, nougat sweets and go sledging :) I have agreed to all of the above! In addition we're also planning a visit to my parents at some point, an easy task as they live litterally across the road from us. I for one cannot wait to go sledging, have been watching all the lovely snow fall all week whilst I've been stuck inside writing. Now I want to just throw myself round in the snow with the kids :) For you guys who don't know we now have at the very least ab 15-20inches of snow on the ground over here!
Have also started to get excited about christmas, finally! Only a couple of weeks away, almost all shopping done and loads of fun things planned in the run up to... Have to admit it has been a bit of a downer as this year the kids won't spend christamas with me. It's their dad's turn to have them and although it's only fair and an arrangement we've agreed on it is still a bit of a low point I guess. We're all(my family) going to celebrate a day early in order to have a christmas together and now that's been arranged it all feels better. The high's and low's of being divorced. When you no longer live together you do end up missing bits in your kids lives, I reckon anyone in a similar position will agree with me when I say that this sucks at times. No parent really want to miss ou anything in their childrens lives!
Some positive aspects do exist though, for one-it isn't viable or healthy to stay in a non working relationship neither for the adult nor the children. I have become a happier and more confident person since the divorce and my kids benefit from having a happy mum. Secondly, as a single parent you get some time to yourself, something that is not always a bad thing. A little bit of space to give yourself the opportunity only to be you is so valuable. It's a chance to not only be mum but also develop your own intrests and do fun things :)
So... little bits of lots of things, enough with thoughts and reflections for today. Now I will curl up in the sofa, pour a glass of red and enjoy the fact that it is weekend and I have no studying to do or books to read. Happy friday everyone!
This weekend my daughter has made a long list of things seh wants to do. She has decided we need to make a gingerbread house, make gingerbreads, marsipan sweets, nougat sweets and go sledging :) I have agreed to all of the above! In addition we're also planning a visit to my parents at some point, an easy task as they live litterally across the road from us. I for one cannot wait to go sledging, have been watching all the lovely snow fall all week whilst I've been stuck inside writing. Now I want to just throw myself round in the snow with the kids :) For you guys who don't know we now have at the very least ab 15-20inches of snow on the ground over here!
Have also started to get excited about christmas, finally! Only a couple of weeks away, almost all shopping done and loads of fun things planned in the run up to... Have to admit it has been a bit of a downer as this year the kids won't spend christamas with me. It's their dad's turn to have them and although it's only fair and an arrangement we've agreed on it is still a bit of a low point I guess. We're all(my family) going to celebrate a day early in order to have a christmas together and now that's been arranged it all feels better. The high's and low's of being divorced. When you no longer live together you do end up missing bits in your kids lives, I reckon anyone in a similar position will agree with me when I say that this sucks at times. No parent really want to miss ou anything in their childrens lives!
Some positive aspects do exist though, for one-it isn't viable or healthy to stay in a non working relationship neither for the adult nor the children. I have become a happier and more confident person since the divorce and my kids benefit from having a happy mum. Secondly, as a single parent you get some time to yourself, something that is not always a bad thing. A little bit of space to give yourself the opportunity only to be you is so valuable. It's a chance to not only be mum but also develop your own intrests and do fun things :)
So... little bits of lots of things, enough with thoughts and reflections for today. Now I will curl up in the sofa, pour a glass of red and enjoy the fact that it is weekend and I have no studying to do or books to read. Happy friday everyone!
Thursday, 6 December 2012
Exam...
Not finished yet, not to much left though I hope. My last couple of days has been spent staring at the computer, a book or writing on what seems to be our least clearly defined exam to date. That in combination with lack of good material to build any form of text on has been a struggle. Tomorrow it will be over! Just fingers crossed I manage to fix a few bits tomorrow before deadline. And then fingers crossed BIG TIME that it'll actually be enough. Probably one of my worst pieces of text to date whilst I've been at Uni.
Other than examwriting I really haven't done much. The kids were at their fathers yesterday which gave me a chance to write continously during the day, which I did!!! So I haven't quite had the opportunity to go out and enjoy all the snow that has been falling. Will make amends over the weeknd!
Other than examwriting I really haven't done much. The kids were at their fathers yesterday which gave me a chance to write continously during the day, which I did!!! So I haven't quite had the opportunity to go out and enjoy all the snow that has been falling. Will make amends over the weeknd!
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Timing
This afternoon we got our exam, have until friday to write it. Today I also woke up feeling crap, stonking cold and high temp. Not quite the best timing ever I have to say! Have decided to start working on the exam tomorrow rather than tonight, feel so shitty I will soon be off to bed. Just gonna cure myself with some oranges and paracetamol first...
On the up side today we have finally got some more snow. Managed to take the kids to day care in their pulka(plastic style sledges) much to their delight! Love the snow, makes it so much lighter and cleaner outside. And it doesn't feel as cold either although still at a reasonably low temp :)
Hopefully this weekend we'll manage to go proper down hill sledging, love the fact that when you take you children you yourself can become a child once again and go down the hills with them! Also we'll have to deal with some christmas prep, planning to make gingerbreads & christmas sweets at the very least!
On the up side today we have finally got some more snow. Managed to take the kids to day care in their pulka(plastic style sledges) much to their delight! Love the snow, makes it so much lighter and cleaner outside. And it doesn't feel as cold either although still at a reasonably low temp :)
Hopefully this weekend we'll manage to go proper down hill sledging, love the fact that when you take you children you yourself can become a child once again and go down the hills with them! Also we'll have to deal with some christmas prep, planning to make gingerbreads & christmas sweets at the very least!
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