Birthday treats !!!

For some time now Ana has had a plan to go over to Mrs. Tonkin's house to decorate cakes.  Once Mrs. Tonkin was given the heads up to this plan of hers...a date was set !!  They decided that Keisha & Anthony's birthday would be a great reason.  So I whipped up some lovely lemon cupcakes and Ana packed up her supplies and waited & waited for what seemed like a life time for Mrs. Tonkin to finish work !  Finally it was time & off she went......

She had a great time and has been invited back, which is lovely !!  Keish & Anthony were really thankful and LOVED her work !!!  This year we've celebrated their birthday twice.  Once with Grandma Chris & the Aunties down in Victoria.....

where we had a special lunch at Montana's with cake & crazy horn hats !  Then off to the cinema to see the latest Harry Potter.

 And then again to day.  It just so happened that their birthday landed on the busiest night of the week for us. So today we've had birthday breakfast, birthday treat with their classes, after school birthday cupcakes, birthday roast beast dinner and finally last but not least more birthday cupcakes ! 

It's been a lovely day even if it's been a bit hurried.  Happy Birthday my Loves !!!

Homeschooling group - Wednesdays

Wreath making.....listening......helping.....playing......sharing.....reading.....confidence building......

creating.....talking......turn taking.......being patient.......laughing.......peaceful learning....... 

Playing, baking, learning, laughing, puppy loving....

.........all before 10 am !

Playin in the rain.

( Stories Beach, Port Hardy B.C.)

To say I'm annoyed would be an understatement !!!

I AM SO TIRED OF ADULTS ACTING BADLY !!!!!

Typically I'm the kind of person who tries her best to give people the benefit of the doubt.  To try and see both sides of the situation.  To a fault at times!

It seems lately that everywhere I turn I'm either witnessing or hearing about yet another incident of people who work with children acting VERY poorly.  Then it's topped off by everyone involved trying to shift responsibility by sticking their heads in the sand or trying to shift the blame/responsibility onto someone else.

I'm so tired of keeping my opinion to myself, towing the line and making excuses.  I am in no way perfect.  I have made decisions that I regret.  I have made mistakes that I have needed to apologize and take responsibility for.

I have been told several time that my expectations are too high for people to reach.  You know what, after years of questioning whether this is true...I've decided that I don't care.  I want people that choose to work with others, who choose to be responsible for other and those people who are responsible for them to buck up and get control of themselves.  Stopped screaming at children !  Start following the rules of conduct you signed up for ! Think before you speak and remember that you are a role model whether you like it or not !!

Lots of munching & Penquins marching

After a really smooth day we've decided to end it with a family movie, our blankies & some homemade snacks.  My big boy headed off into the night on his own to Junior Rangers.  It's hard to believe he's almost 13 !!!

Up & Down, Up & Down

Well, today's the first home day in several weeks.  Over the last week & a half we've made two trips down island for dental appointments.  Ana still has one more to go in a few weeks.  Ana like many little ones I know with poor prenatal care, has very weak enamel on her baby teeth.  Despite eating really well, brushing her teeth & on going dental care..her poor little teeth just rot !  In the last week & a half she has had three of her upper teeth removed & several fillings.  Her next appointment she will be having an upper spacing appliance installed.  She was so brave and with the help of a little sedation she did amazingly well !!

While my girl & I were in Nanaimo the rest of the clan was hanging with the amazing Nana Val in Comox. On this last trip I had planned a little fun family time.  After dropping Piper off at the kennel & checking into our motel we heading to Shamrock Farm's to stock up on sweet pumpkins.

This morning I started on my Christmas baking.  I have stacks of recipies ready to go and really not a lot of time to get it started.  I'm a little worried that maybe I've over committed myself.....oh well !  If need be I'll modify my plans as I go if necessary.  Today it's....snowballs & some of the cookie doughs that require being chilled & are happy to sit in the fridge until I can get to them !!!

Halloween

Today we went off to school ready to play, bake, use our imaginations, be spooked a little and to indulge in some sweet treats !

( Ms. Janveau's 1/2 class)

Things are smelling good.....

......at Cheslakees.  Ms. Janveau's 1/2 class & I had our first morning in the kitchen.  We whipped up enough Pumpkin spice muffins to fill the school with the lovely comforting aroma of Fall.

Child's work.....

This morning we joined up with several other Sunset Elem. School families to start the big project of repairing the primary playground.  Anthony was a little worried that he wouldn't be allowed to help.  Fortunate for him....anyone that wanted to pitch in was encouraged to do so !

After our 2 1/2hr's we headed into town to our local library......39 items later !

 We picked up enough different things to hopefully entertain everyone...me include until next week !  Now off to have a late lunch.....Autumn Soup...Mmmmmm

I see you......

I see you learning.....

I see you happy....

I see you trusting....

I see you letting her see you.....

I see you making friends......

I see your true brilliance....

Liam,  I see you !!!

Cross Country / Sointula B.C.

Run baby run !!!!!!