Today Violet asked if she could put together one of her Birthday Lego Sets. I told her what I’ve always told Jacob, you need to follow the instructions and make sure you have a place to keep all the pieces. So there she was for some of the afternoon, and late into the night (There was an unplanned nap in between) working away. Trying to finish her Lego Friends Camper. I have to say it’s been eye-opening to watch how differently she works then her older brother. Not better, or worse just different.
Today Melissa and Violet set out to learn about hockey. Things like player positions and offsides. They started with YouTube videos and then moved on to Lego. Next thing I knew they had an entire rink drawn up on some cardboard. Complete with Lego players.
Today I have a picture of Violet and Aaron hanging out in the playground together.
Today at Jacob’s Soccer practice Violet took an interest in the Long Jump Pit at the field. Usually she just plays in it like a sand box, but today she charged down the track and jumped like an athlete. And she didn’t just do it once, it was more like 5 or 6 times.
Today was Jacob’s last day of Microsoft camp. He seems to have had a great time, The kids have been staying with their Papa all week so I haven’t really talked to him but it yet, but from what I’ve heard he’s loved it.
Ruby and I have an evening routine, as the night winds down we head out to the park to play some catch before heading for a long evening walk. Tonight I headed out without her. While I was gone Melissa snapped today’s picture of the day of Ruby looking for me. I’m sure she was wondering why I didn’t take her with me.
Melissa and the kids love baking together, but just because the kids are away doesn’t mean we can’t have fresh-baked cookies
Today we were at Sail looking for camp supplies for the kids. While there Violet found the fishing rods. Well, not all kids are the same. Some kids like the outdoors, some kids don’t. She seemed really interested in them…
Before I take her fishing I need to know the territory, because kids will feel safer if they see that you’re comfortable with fishing. I’m thinking in either checking out the fishing spot or go fishing with the captain, once I choose a charter I like. first thing I’d do is try to meet other anglers who fish in the area, who know how to fish off a pier, and talk to them. They can help me out with choosing the best bait and spot.
I plan to start with a shorter trip, keep it to a half day trip. We can do a lot of solid fishing in four hours and most kids will get bored by the time the trip is done anyway. No need to push them to the breaking point. Perhaps I’ll have to take her fishing one day…
Today we have a picture of Jacob with his Nana and Papa from theMississauga Ribfest.
Today I headed to the local outdoor pool with the kids for some swimming fun. After swimming around a bit it Jacob insisted that we shouldn’t leave till Violet had at least tried the deep end test. Violet wasn’t interested in going to the deep end, but agreed to do the test. A test she passed, even with the addition of a minute treading water. Of course after that we spent most of our time in the deep end. I was so proud of her. of course I’m also amused by the fact that though I have the freedom to head to the deep end I don’t think I could past the tests the kids have to.
