It's September already?!?

This should have been Noah’s first day of Kindergarten and Aidan’s first day of Grade 2 but….

alas the BC government and the BCTF has yet to come a resolution.  I strongly stand behind my colleagues who are taking a stand for the rights of our students.  Before this whole fiasco started, I decided to take a “one year” leave of absence to spend more time with my kids.  Even though, I am not physically wearing my sign or striking, I am with you in solidarity, BC teachers :)

This past summer has been such a whirlwind!  A good, fun, sort of a whirlwind.  It started off
with our block party, then followed by Canada Day, birthday parties, impromptu playdates, Victoria weekend, Pioneer Camp, Whistler trip, Blueberry picking with the Mukais, Anacortes camping trip, "Mel and Iz" Bellingham shopping run, Aquarium and finished off with the Fort Langley oTentik experience.

It’s been a full summer, indeed and despite how much I do love summer, I am looking forward to going back to a life that is more “routine” like.  Let's hope that school will start sooner than later.  I thrive on lists and routines!

Emmy and Tinky :)

I came up with a few lists (just for fun) to share with you all.

Best playground in the lower mainland:

1. Terra Nova Rural Park
2. Centennial Beach
3. Kitsilano Beach
4. Garden City Park
5. Steveston Park

Best restaurant according to Aidan and Noah:
Dinesty

Best movie according to Vince:
About Time

Best Emilia phrases:

“I love you guys”

“I want to be Cinderella and I want you to be Vince” as said to Mommy.
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I better get going as I believe that the kids are attempting their own version of the ALS ice bucket challenge inside the house...