Once again, it's been a while! There is so much that happens every day I could probably post daily, but there's no time for that! The weather is finally good and spring and summer sports are in full swing - this means that most weeknights are booked with either soccer or baseball or both. Alana and Hendrik are finishing up ball hockey, so we're on the tail end of that too. Jordan started t-ball and after a slow, shy start last Saturday, he fit right in and was having a grand time! I'm playing basketball on Tuesday nights (it might be my favourite hour of the week) and with warm weather and pool time we are finding lots to do outside! Yay.
And the big news of the week is that we now have a 6-year old in the house! Jordan celebrated his birthday at home and we had a great day with presents, school (!), dinner of his choice (french toast), and a Minecraft cake, made by Loblaw's and decorated by Steve. Here are some of his favourite things:
colour: blue and turquoise (just like Alana)
toy: Minecraft stuff
sport: baseball
food: waffles (Goodnight waffles, of course!)
books: Big Crab and Little Crab (Chris Haughton) and Little Witch Hazel (LOVE this book!)
movie / show: Paw Patrol (it has made a comeback... unfortunately)
video game : Minecraft
subject or thing to do at school : gym and library and playing with my friends
who are your friends at school? Samwise, Chuck and Harrison
what do you want to be when you grow up? I don't know!
Other exciting news is that both Hendrik and Alana qualified to go to the regional track and field meet next week - both are doing the ball throw, and Hendrik is doing long jump and a relay as well. After growing out his hair for a few years, he cut it off - maybe it makes him faster? I'm sure it will be a lot more comfortable during the summer with sports and the pool! Work is going well for me and I'm happy to be back at the same school next year in the same role. It looked like I was going to be a grade 5 teacher for a little while there BUT I think I'll get to go back to doing French which is what I want! We will be in the middle of a big house reno during the first few months of school, so starting a new grade and learning a new curriculum isn't keeping it simple (I don't think) - and that's my goal; to keep it simple and as stress-free as possible (possible?). And there are only 6 weeks of school left which is unbelievable... the days are long but the years are short! I definitely don't want to wish away time, but I'm really looking forward to the summer. We're planning to visit family in BC and Alberta, go to the cottage, and play and watch lots of soccer and baseball - the kids are so happy to be back with their sports and we're happy to have some plans in place! And that includes reno plans, though for now I'd better get this posted before it doesn't happen (which has happened before). More soon... I hope!
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| check out my garage sale chair finds - macrame and vintage... I love them! |
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| Bowling at Social Bowl, just around the corner from our place! |
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| Scooter crew in B-ville |
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| We went to B-ville a few weekends ago where Steve picked up a few old mags - love this! |
