• › How is it even possible…???

    Hello my loves! iam currently in the bath writing this post. As you all know, I went back home to Sweden last Saturday (26th) and yesterday (sunday) was a huge struggle for me.

    I was awake the entire time! I didnt sleep at all that night, or on the plane nor the train. I didnt go to sleep until 11pm so i dont know how many hours that I was awake (and im honestly to tired to count right now).

    I really tried to get some sleep on the plane and train but no. I couldn’t. not even for a second.

    breakfast/lunch/the day before dinner

    Saturday ; it was one stressful morning / day. I didnt sleep anything at all. Everything was closed at the airport when I arrived there so I had to wait to be able to buy something to eat. Luckily I had ice tea with me that I drank until a coffee shop opened.

    The sandwich was very.. interesting. I dont know what kind of ham they have in Italy but its way different than what im used to.

    Sandwhich; edamer cheese, some lettuce and some ham. Heated up. ●●●● 2 of 5.

    Fruit cup; mix of apple, pineapples, melon and peach. ●●●● 3 of 5. I couldn’t eat the apples due to problems and the reason why so low in points was because to tasted like its been out in the sun for hours.

    Ice tea – Peach; When it comes to ice tea iam very very picky so I was actually surprised that I found an ice tea from a convenience store next to my hotel where I stayed at, that I really liked. Not so sweet and not so bitter. Perfect combination.  ●●●● 4 of 5. The flavors was smashing but there’s something I cant put finger on that I was missing. I recommend this tea tho! (I will see if I find a picture later of it)

    At the airport in Stockholm, Sweden I got really mad because my luggage was delayed and actually lost but later was found. Fortunately I got it in time so I could take the train I had tickets to instead of buying new ones. The amount of stress and to find the right platform of right side of the airport for the right train etc was .. wow. but luckily I managed JUST IN TIME to find it.

    While waiting those few minutes I had to spare before the train came i noticed that the suitcase of mine was damaged! It is the second time I use this suitcase! I have never in my life ever thought that it was true with what I have seen.. that the airport damage someones property/ belongings and now I have seen it myself! I was (still are) beyond me. Mad? Yes! Upset? Ofcourse! Kinda make myself feel dumb? Oh yes! Like never in my wildest dreams I ever thought this would actually happen!

    with 3% battery left on my phone i made a quick call to notify M about the suitcase. After several pictures taken later, I finally stepped on the train. Smacked the suitcase behind me and just sat down. Tried to get a little bit of sleep but during the train home I felt how my bloossugar was declining and going down so I rushed to grab the fruit cup I remembered I had.

    On the train I edited some photos I took and tried this black and white contrast thing. I dont know what I feel / if I like them but here is some I show you before I talk about yesterday (Sunday)

    Click on picture to see them full size.

    Sunday; with the big S.. sleeping.. I was so tired yesterday. I fell asleep three times within a few hours. It was like someone had smacked my head several times with something big and heavy. I couldn’t keep my eyes open. So after E went to sleep I finally went to bed.. 20.15pm ish or so.

    I didnt have any energy. It’s like all those sleepless nights I had in Venice due to migraine and heat just came crashing down on me and yeah. Today iam feeling a bit better. Still super tired but a bit better. Back to reality life. Routines is finally starting again with E and his school. Night schedules are changed back and now comes the hard part… to get myself up and stay awake during the days.

    Two weeks / 14 days left til I go back to school and become a student. .. AGAIN! But this time im actually taking a big step in right directions to become the preschool teacher for special need childen. I can’t wait! I’m excited but on same time im terrified because its at the same school as I did my nurse education and I hate that school.

    im gonna fix more pictures and add them here in the blog. I will also share some on my instagram; thecaffeinatedraccoon  yes it is really my username on Instagram. I had to change due to the stalker in my former school and havent changed back since. I might do that one day.



  • › Sweden Golden Gate Bridge

    So the other day we went to the Golden Gate Bridge of Sweden. A beautiful location in my opinion but my man didn’t find it so fun.

    it might be as “flashy” as the GGB but atleast its similar to it.

    The drive was just about two hours which is okey.  We were bored at home so I came up with the idea to go here because M has never seen it before and I wanted to share a moment with E.

    one thing iam kinda “disappointed ” about this location is the view of the surroundings.  Lol. I know i know “Emma, they can’t control the nature”.

    Sadly I couldn’t take photos from different angles or from different point of view.

    ●● Now I have a countdown and alot to do! Iam going to Italy – ALONE! Scary! Iam very excited but also kinda nervous and scared. I will take a lot of photos ofcourse and I will blog if I find internet to keep you guys updated and come along with me on this trip! Woho!



  • › IAM SO SORRY! / Car ride ~ it’s finally all green!

    i will answer your comments! i just saw them! i havent gotten notifications on the jetpack app about comments, likes etc! IAM SO SORRY! I use jetpack when blogging on phone.

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    well, almost all green. Atleast it’s no snow in sight which makes me so so happy. I really dislike snow. 

    Husband worked til 10am, went to sleep and after that we went on a small car ride together with E. Pretty cozy. First ice cream and later we saw a lot of animals.

    I like how the house is “focused “

    How have your day been? Laundry and folding laundry has been my entire day except when cuddle or playtime with son. Thank God the weekend is finally over and all the week days routines is back in action (we have routines on weekends as well but not as strict as week days).

    Preparing with a packing list , ok iam insane. I have already started to write list of what to pack for our vacation. One week and if I know myself, I’m gonna have the big suitcase by myself. Lol!

    I apologize for not answering your comments 😭 I’m truly sorry! I will answer them as soon as I have battery in my laptop (I have problems commenting via jetpack app). I am so sorry 😔🌸



  • › Countdown has started and iam in my maniac mode of planning

    Countdown has started.. School is soon over and our family vacation is coming up.

    Unfortunately i have missed too much in school, I have to re-study the course again. It sucks but what to do? My son has been sick a lot lately which has made me missed so many classes of the course so I decided to study it again from the beginning. Apparently it is a normal situation for parents who studies this course so I honestly don’t feel ashamed. Math isn’t really my subject I can master but last time I managed to go to school I almost broke down due to how much I have missed and how far ahead the others are compared to where iam so I  at that class restarted my book again, told my teacher and it was fine.

    Countdowns; 21 days til course is over (school) for this semester • 52 days til the vacation.

    I can finally tell you guys about the vacation. I’m honestly nervous. It is the first time we will ever go on a vacation this way with our son. As you might know , our son has autism 3 and is non-verbal so going to Switzerland by car will be a challenge. 

    How come Switzerland? We honestly it was not my idea. We are actually going there with an other family who my husband knows and they suggested Switzerland. For me, I have no idea what to do there. Like I have never ever had any thoughts of going there but here we go. So iam in full massive planning maniac mode right now. Reading online about tips, ideas, recommendations etc on how to travel with a child with special needs. It is so hard!

    Do you have any ideas? recommendations?  What to think of and what not to do, when it comes to travel by car with a child who has special needs?

    This is all new to me honestly. I am very nervous to go this far by car with our son but I am planning where to stop and finding places for E to be able to run and play around at on our trip to Switzerland. Play areas, food stops, adventure lands etc.

    imagine, we are going through the whole entire Sweden, Through Denmark and through Germany to go to Switzerland. We are also planning on going over to Italy etc for day trip and so if possible. A lot needs to be planned and Iam in full maniac mode of planning to make the trip smooth, fixing passports (done), lists, bags, equipment etc.

    Not easy to go anywhere with a special need child . it’s scary but on same time iam excited.



  • › Spring Mood and mental health.

    How are you guys? Happy Easter! I know I’m late but we still celebrate Easter in Sweden. Well we don’t celebrate it but many swedes do. Honestly I don’t know how to celebrate Easter except go out and “trick or treat” as you do on Halloween but instead saying “trick or treat” you say “Happy Easter” and receive candy or money. Weird for me and no I’m not taking my son out doing that.

    Anyway, let’s continue.

    It is official.. Spring is here in Sweden!! The other day as I walked to the bus from school, a little small ladybug flew and sat on my shirt. I noticed it when I was standing at the busstop.

    one little bug can make a person happy. It’s officially spring and summer is on its way!  So hard to believe it though. Long cold, freezing cold winter is finally over for this time.

    I cant wait to the sun, warmth, being able to sunbathing, go for long long walks again. Such a motivation.

    I also feel that my mental health is getting a bit better. It is still there but a lot better. Working hard towards recovery is a long way but I have managed to move a few steps forward which makes me so happy. Having bad days is normal though for people and I still have them but I think I’m out of the deepest funk that I have been in. Woho.

    Goals for the Spring season; Get better mentally • try lose some weight • work hard in school even though I know im gonna fail this semester but atleast I’m trying • try to become the Emma I use to be ●● oh, start planning for the vacation! So much to plan when traveling with an autistic child.

    Do you have any plans for the Spring season?