Oh hi there! Writing a blog has been on my list of things to do for a few weeks now, so here's hoping I can get this started, finished and posted in one shot. So many things happen (EVERY DAY) so I'll probably miss some updates, but hopefully I hit the main menu items. Everyone is giddy with anticipation for the school year to be officially over (Monday afternoon), but we do have one more day to go. I should say that I have one more day to go as the kids, with asynchronous learning, have checked out. I have my last day at Clara Brenton as the grade 6-8 French teacher, and while I'll miss the kids, it will be so nice to have a break! I can apply for permanent jobs in the next week or two, so fingers crossed that I get a gig I feel good about.
I celebrated my birthday a few weeks ago and it was so special! The kids made beautiful cards, there was cake and lemon meringue pie (from Sandra and Bruce), some great gifts (a homemade tortilla press, martini shaker, gardening gloves, and more), and a fantastic birthday dinner (lasagna - yum). I also enjoyed a dinner on a patio with some friends which was such a treat; draft beer, fresh air, friends, good food, it was awesome and I can't wait for the next get-together.
Things have started to open up a little bit here which is great for so many reasons! Hendrik tried out for and made the Tecumseh's select baseball team - he's had several practices and is working hard and enjoying himself... yay! The other kids start activities within the next few weeks, with Alana playing soccer and Jordan starting Little Sluggers. With the restrictions easing, we're trying to think about how to travel and what we can do to fill our days at home (thank goodness for the pool!). Hopefully we can find time to plan and get ideas figured out SOON...
Our house renos are on hold for now, due to the cost and delay of materials. We will solidify ideas, order materials, and do a few fix-ups before next spring's to-do. The front stairs is the latest DIY project, and they look amazing - we just need to figure out what goes on top (unicorns? gargoyles? troll heads?). We are getting the glass in the front door replaced as it was accidentally smashed on Friday in a door slam (yikes). The slam explosion resulted in a few cuts on Hendrik's hand - which resulted in a trip to the hospital and eight stitches in his left hand. He was a total trooper about it all, with enough self-inflicted guilt and understanding of why slamming doors isn't a good idea (among other things) - talk about natural consequences! In other house news, as of September, we are getting new neighbours! Our neighbours listed their house on Thursday morning and sold it on Friday evening - fast! We don't know anything about who is moving in, but don't think there will be little kids (the newbies are paying to move the play structure)... but we'll see.
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| Crafts! Sharks and ocean creatures are still popular with everyone |
I'm sure there's more to write about but I should get this posted before I hit another road block (kids! work! jobs!). Happy happy summer to everyone!
