Today the kids are all back to school after an extra long summer vacation. It felt funny for me, preparing lunches in a different kitchen. Even though I have been cooking here for the last 2 months.
Matthew cut his hair
Matthew has been growing out his hair for the last few years. For the last few years, we have been nagging him to take care of it. Many threats of cutting if he doesn’t brush it, didn’t seem to work. …
Our First Week in Kitchener
We arrived late last Thursday into Kitchener. What week it has been. We didn’t realize that our belongings would arrive on Friday and Kyle had arrange for a meeting in London that morning. So the kids and I were in…
Move to Kitchener
A week ago, we packed up our bags in Ottawa and made the 6 hour drive to Kitchener. The day was a long time coming so I had lots of time to prepare. Most times, it felt like the day…
Chocolate Factory in Almonte
Always wanting to be experience something new, I was excited to find out that there was a chocolate factory in the town of Almonte, 35 minutes from Ottawa. When I found out that they offered free tours on Saturday mornings,…
Math Olympics
Today Matthew came home and announced that he and 3 other friends from Notre Dame High School had won the Ottawa Catholic School Board Math Olympics. I was surprised! What? I vaguely remember signing a permission slip for him to…
3D Pen
Andrew has been fortunate to be in PGl (program for gifted learner) with the school for the last year. They are always challenging the kids to experience different things and expose them to more. Yesterday he brought home a piece…
Big Fork Please
Tonight at dinner, Natalie asked for a big fork. Typically she uses the dessert fork and teaspoons at mealtimes and would get upset if she got anything but… She said that she is going to start using the regular size…
Matthew and his trumpet
Matthew started band when he got into grade 7 in September. The teacher suggested he do the flute. Unfortunately half way through the term, he decided that he didn’t like the flute so in November, he swapped over to the…