Day 19: Jul i Bullerbyn

I was in town again today, some shopping but mostly just relaxing. Went to visit my Mom and then had coffee with my good friend. Quickly popped into a grocery store on the way home and got few things but I still need to shop for food either tomorrow or Saturday. Yesterday I prepared all the beds and had a final look at the bedrooms, so that they are all in order. Little by little, everything has got done and the only things remaining are the big meals and preparations for them.

The temperature dropped way down, to -20C and I had to get the fire going first thing I got home, the house felt little bit chilly. Here I sit on the couch with a hot tea next to me and a new book.

I loved as a child and I still love Astrid Lindgren's "The six Bullerby Children" books. I borrowed them from the library over and over again and wished I could have lived in Bullerby.

I just read the chapter about Christmas. Lisa, the teller, talks about all the various chores they do (this takes place in the beginning of 1900's I think); like baking or going into the forest to get the trees, singing carols and playing. The voice is very true, if you were 8-9 years old, you would probably sound like Lisa, simple and matter of fact.

The illustrations in the book are by Ilon Wikland, and they could not be better. They transfer me right back into my childhood. I am not sure if they have been redone by some other illustrator, but I have not seen.

I loved these Bullerby children then, but if I would have to pick today my most favorite book from all of Astrid Lindgrens work, I would say that I love Karlsson on the Roof series most. They are so full of good humor that the books still make me laugh out loud. If you have little ones in your life, I would highly recommend those books.

I have to go to bed, little Piisku woke me up at four last night, she needed to go out and of course I could not catch sleep after that. I am yawning like mad.

Wool with you,
Lene