Backtracking

Jen after the 20-minute walk from the pool to Dea and Dave's.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

So we’re in our new place. It’s a small place, but it’s fun. It’s a studio one bedroom, which means there is a half-wall between the bedroom and the rest of the place. There is no bathroom, but there’s a double sink in the kitchen so I’m sure we’ll be fine. Kidding…it’s a single sink. But really, the bathroom does have a door but everything else is open. $1100.00 a month, which is low for up here. Don’t feel bad for us, we’re rakin’ it in. Sort of. We took the place furnished for $1200 this month but have already been offered some things for free so are switching to non in May.

No phone yet or internet but that will come.

The place is newly renovated, which we aren’t used to. We’re used to the 70’s brown cabinets and olive or ivory stove. I know, I know – it’s ‘hip’ to have the olive green stove now.
Tu-ra-la-hey,
Jen

Friday, April 3, 2009

Clear, sunny skies today. There was no school today so the daycare had the school kids for the day. There were only eight of them there so it was pretty relaxed.
Yesterday and Wednesday we took the Inukshuks and Ravens snowshoeing near the school. The Ravens (3 & 4 year olds) were on Wednesday and it was a bit of a bust. Rita, Peter and I spent the whole time re-tying the shoes that came undone and then blowing on our hands to warm them up again. At least the kids got to see the snowshoes and put them on (for a few seconds).

Chloe doesn't get to see much when we're outside, but she never complains.

Brennen was a pro at getting back up by the time we were done. Peter freezing his fingers to tie another pair.

Jade probably had the most luck out of the group. 

The Inukshuks (2 & 3 year olds) had a little more luck as I added some twine to the ends of the ties to give more length. It worked for most. We also took them over to the cross-country ski trail, so it felt a little more authentic than the playground field the day before. The snowshoes worked, which Miriam demonstrated when she stepped in the deep snow without the shoes and sunk to her thighs. Where was my camera?!

We made smoothies with the school kids for snacks. They got to add the ingredients, which makes them forget that they’re healthy. Yay for deceit!

Got a microwave from the folks at the daycare today. Joyce has a bed we can have. Tons of underwear gets left at the pool. We’re set.

Yours,
Jen