Almost a month ago, I posted Renovations, a blog about moving my sewing room to the main floor playroom, Trystan to the bedroom sewing/guest room leaving Owen where he is and the boys each having their own room after sharing for seven years. Our progress was interrupted by Michael having to fly to Britain unexpectedly. Continue reading “Renovations Finally Continue”
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Friday November 21 – I’m Green
Today I received my prizes for being Brampton’s Greenest Resident and I have the certificate to prove it. As the Brampton resident to submit the most actions in the Let Your Green Show contest run by the Region of Peel last summer I earned the title. The prize is a family season pass to theContinue reading “Friday November 21 – I’m Green”
Brampton’s Christmas Market
Last night Brampton’s third annual outdoor Christmas market began. Michael, Trystan and I attended this evening. It is not to often that we spend time with just Trystan on his own. It was the first time we have been to the Christmas market. When we arrived about 5:45 there were very few people around. WeContinue reading “Brampton’s Christmas Market”
Tuesday November 5 – Bike Assist
Michael is away planning his mother’s funeral, preparing her house for sale and wrapping up her affairs. The kids are at school and it is a cool, but bright, November Day – a good day for a ride. I read about the Pan Am Path last summer. The path, when completed next summer, will stretchContinue reading “Tuesday November 5 – Bike Assist”
Saturday November 1 – Snow Day
The view that greeted me as I stepped out the door this morning brought a smile to my face. I love snow and I am looking forward to a cold, snowy winter so I can enjoy building and maintaining a community ice rink again. I love the sight of my two favourite seasons colliding. It’sContinue reading “Saturday November 1 – Snow Day”
Friday October 24 – Autumn and Les Miz
I had a lovely ride this morning to Downey’s Farm to see if I could catch a glimpse of my friend Gail leading a school group. I was not disappointed and learned all about how pumpkins grow in Gail’s very entertaining fashion. The kids loved her. In the afternoon I took a walk in theContinue reading “Friday October 24 – Autumn and Les Miz”
Friday October 31 – Hallowe’en
I was at the school today for a teacher parent interview and on the way out stuck my head into the kindergarten classroom to which I donated, on behalf of my Dad, the dollhouse he built (which was modeled on our home) for Lara and me, when we were children. The wallpapers and fabrics wereContinue reading “Friday October 31 – Hallowe’en”
Thursday October 30 – Niagara College Welland Campus Visit
Today Megan and I visited the Welland Campus of Niagara College. It took about 90 minutes to drive there so Megan would live in residence if she attended. The campus has 5500 students. We arrived about 1pm, checked in, got a parking pass and directions to the cafeteria. As we found at both Humber andContinue reading “Thursday October 30 – Niagara College Welland Campus Visit”
Wednesday October 29 – Downey’s Farm
My friend Gail, a retired teacher, has been working as a school tour guide at Downey’s Farm this fall and loving it. She gave me a free pass for one child to visit Pumpkinfest. The weather wasn’t great today, but Pumpkinfest ends on Friday so as soon as Owen arrived home from school we headedContinue reading “Wednesday October 29 – Downey’s Farm”
Tuesday October 28 – Bike the Creek Planning Ride
Sunday afternoon we received a call from Caroline and Pete, good friends of Michael’s mother, Maureen, telling us they had found her delirious, and bleeding, in bed on Sunday morning. They took her to the hospital for assessment. In the evening they called back to say that nothing had been found yet, but that sheContinue reading “Tuesday October 28 – Bike the Creek Planning Ride”