Today Jacob and I headed down to the CNE, just the two of us. With Melissa working, we dropped Violet off at Nana’s house (We also picked up the free passes she had one. Thanks Nana). The plan was to give Jacob a day at the Ex that he could do what he wanted, and not have to worry about anyone else. And I think we accomplished that. Our focus was rides, and I don’t think there was any there that he wanted to ride that we didn’t get on.
The one downside to the day was the rain, though even that was a bit of a blessing. With it raining on and off most of the morning the lines for the kids rides were very short. So there wasn’t much waiting. Jacob didn’t like to wait, we would want to go to another ride if the line was too long. Though I did manage to show him that most of the lines moved pretty quickly. It was very nice in the afternoon that the sun came out and we were able to put the jackets way.
It was a great day, and I’m really glad I got to spend the day with just Jacob. In just a few days he starts kindergarten and everything changes. I have to grab on to this time and enjoy it because it wont last long.
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Today was a great day, I spent most of it with just me and the kids. It was nice to spend time with them. From colouring at the little table to rebuilding Jacob’s train set it was a great day. At one time while Jacob and I were playing with his Crane and Trains Violet climbed onto the bed and tried to read one of Jacob’s Clifford books. I couldn’t help but snap a few pictures. She choose her sleeper from her drawer. She pulled it out while we were playing in her room and brought it over to me. She was quite insistent that I put it on her. It’s a little big on her.
Today we spent some time at Melissa’s Dads house so that Melissa, Jacob and Violet could spend time with their Nanny and Grandpa. We tried for a good group shout but it didn’t turn out. SO I thought I’d use this picture of Violet giving her Nanny a hug. We’re hopping to get another chance before they head home next week.
Today we had a bit of a fashion show with our little diva. She did great for most of it, but near the end she tried to make a break for it. It’s amaze how quickly she goes from pulling on the clothes that she likes to trying to get off the ones she doesn’t.
Today Melissa took the kids to Sherway to pickup some clothes. One of the things we needed was some short-sleeved shirts for Jacob, most of his school clothes are long-sleeved and with the warm weather we’re having we thought it would be a good idea to have some for when Jacob starts school next week. The interesting thing about these shirts is that Jacob choice them from a bunch of options at Sporting Life. I can’t believe that in less than a week and he’ll be in school. Where does the time go?
Today before heading to the store the kids and I walked past the park from the other day (Project 365-242: Is this Goodbye?). As you can see nothing is left. As we walked over the little hill to the park Jacob was shocked to see nothing there. It’s a shame to see it go, I just hope that it finds a new home where kids will enjoy it.
September is going to be an important month for my running, I want to get out at least twice a week for a run on the street, but also I want to recommit to the Gym. With at least one trip a week, hopefully 2. I’m not sure what I’ll be doing at the gym, but I want to do more than just the treadmill. I am also hopeful that I can take advantage of the nice fall weathered to get on my bike a few times.
I’ve taken a couple of steps to improve my running. The first was physical, I purchased new running shoes. Shoes that I will only use for running. They are Asics GT 2150 Running Shoes and feel really good on my feet. I got a great deal on them, and I am really looking forward to taking them out for a spin. The second was virtual, and very geeky. I have subscribed to RunKeeper Elite which gives me access to more fitness reports plus will allow people to watch me as I run from the RunKeeper website. While working on this post tonight I received an email from RunKeeper announcing that the Pro version of RunKeeper has come to Android, this was the one thing I was waiting for.
Tonight will be my first live run with my upgrades. If you’re interested you can follow along at my RunKeeper Profile page. The only question is when will I hit the round. Probably around 10:30, when my mom stops by to sit with the kids.
Another month slips by and so here is another picture of me. September is going to be a big month with Jacob starting school. So stay tuned.
For quite a while we’ve been hearing talk about a local playground being removed to put in a Skate Park. We didn’t support the development, we liked the playground and felt the site was to small for a skate park. The last I had heard about it was that they were going to use some of the empty land across the street for the skate park, but today crews came and began dismantling the playground. I had hopped to get a picture of them during the dismantling but I didn’t get there in time, so all I have is what’s left.
Today the family headed over to Melissa’s dads to see her Grandparents who are in town visiting. It’s the first time they have met our kids. A nice visit was had by all, though Violet seemed more interested in Grandpa’s new cat then anything else.
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