Today my picture is once again of the kids. I took in on a trip with just me and them to the supermarket. We were picking up a few needed things, like Milk and Diapers. It can be a challenge going places with the just me and the two of them, though today was pretty good. Except for Jacob wanting to get cookies and yogurt drinks. Plus by the time we were wrapping up our shopping Violet didn’t want to stay in the cart, she wanted to walk and run. Usually away from Jacob and me. Of course with all the challenges, its moments like these that I really enjoy as a father.
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Today was Jacobs First day of kindergarten, though not a normal day. Today was part of the staggered start they use for kids just starting at school, only 5 of the 25 other students from his class was there today. Next Monday will be his second first day, on that day he will have his full class and mommy and daddy wont be going into the classroom to make sure everything is ok. I’ll be writing more about our little guys starting of school in the coming days, but for now deadlines at work are monopolizing my evening.
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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.
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 was the family trip to the Canadian National Exhibition, It was great but tiring. Jacob was asleep 2 minutes after getting into the car, I’m sure Nana, Papa wished they could have done the same. They took Jacob earlier in the day and Melissa, Violet, Aunt Debbie and I came after Melissa got home from work. We took a ton of pictures with our Nikon, but I think I’ll just use this shot from my phone for my picture of the day. It was near the end of our night and Jacob was waiting to ride a kids Roller Coaster when Violet say the duck pound game. She loved it. She kept grabbing at the ducks and saying ‘Quack quack.’ I think she might have even said ducky. A little after this picture Nana took her to play the game and she didn’t let go of her little price till we got to the car.
I’ll review the rest of the photos soon and do a post just about the day. Just don’t have the energy tonight.
