Hurray, it's a long weekend! And I've made a list that I'm trying to make my way through. It's Easter Sunday and after an exciting Easter egg hunt, a "bun" (bike-run) with Alana, and lots of chocolate and candy, we made it out to the city's free disc golf course (for the second time since it opened). It's a super fun thing to do - with the fam and/or with friends (I look forward to that ONE day). Everyone is able to participate, even Jordan; he brags about how well he does on the 16th hole - super cute. I can't remember if I posted pics from the last time we went so I'll have to look back and get some up here if I didn't!
Another hurray for the arrival of Spring - yay! The last few days have been chilly but I think it was just Winter releasing its grip for good (or for six months or however long it is!). I need to put all of the winter goods away and free up some space in the front hall. With all of this stay-at-home time on our hands - and thanks to regular life and the accumulation and creation of stuff - there is lots to go through, especially with the prospect of a renovation coming up in the near-ish future. We had initially planned to convert our attic to a master bedroom first (to give all of the kids their own rooms) but are switching gears to tackle the main floor first. It will be a big job; our sinking addition will be replaced, and most functional spaces on the main floor will be updated or moved (bathroom, kitchen, laundry). I'll keep you updated with plans and a timeline - at the moment, we're waiting to get a survey done and prepping for permits.
Ontario entered a pseudo-lockdown a few days ago, so the sports that the kids started are on hold again (boooo!). Jordan and Hendrik were doing ball hockey and Hendrik was doing some indoor baseball clinics; Alana is signed up for soccer, but that isn't slated to start until May... fingers crossed outdoor activities can resume by then! The kids are all doing well at school and work is same old same old (same old challenging grade 8s, ha!); it's all good. Steve made a murphy bed in the guest room and it has cleared up so much space in there - we're thinking we'll make it an office space and put the kids' desks in there too (after the reno). It is so beautiful outside so I'm going to get out and enjoy the sun, with my book maybe. I've read some good ones lately (The Girl with Seven Names, Big Sky, and I'm currently reading The Vanishing Half), and want to make the most of this extra long weekend time. Happy Spring everyone!
