Just after Louis had mentioned the lack of geese this summer ... surprise, they're back!
This month was filled with everything and nothing all rolled into one 31-day period. We have followed the brutally hot days of July with a glorious cool front and I was so thankful. I was hoping it was a sign of things to come, but this month is going out on a hot note, I feel like we're living in a convection oven.
- I greatly missed blogging during my self-imposed blogcation and will probably not go cold turkey again. Maybe a cut back, not a cut out.
- I have been enjoying podcasts and listening to so much wonderful stuff while going on my daily walks. So much good stuff out there!
- The kids have realized there is a HUGE LAKE outside and they have been enjoying some time cooling off in it. They always take a shower right after, even though it's been tested I'd rather have them play it safe!
- The month started with Claire's "internet friend" Cameron coming up to visit us, with his family, from Richmond, Virginia. We were happy they managed to include us in their holiday plans.
- Cole left for O.E.L.C. camp and it was a very quiet week here in the house. His presence was definitely missed. He had a wonderful time and made some great friends as well as solidified some long-standing relationships.
- The kids helped me take care of my sister's house while she was away on holiday. Good thing too. She has three budgie birds and they completely freak me out!
- I started to share some of the goodness I find on line and I think it's appreciated. I know I'm happy to have everything organized in one place!
- I met with our Treasurer to close up the MOMS account and ended up just writing a cheque to the MOHA 50th Anniversary celebration this year. The MOMS were an integral part of hockey here in Oakville for many years within that 50 and it is suiting that the remaining funds go directly to it's celebration.
- Pub nights with friends rock.
- Construction season has arrived in full force. It seems we get a couple of months of clear traffic movement along Lakeshore and then one morning BOOM there are big orange vehicles and construction signs. I know the expansion will be worth it in the end, but it's hard to maintain a clean car!
- Our little Saw Whet owl is busy in our tree. We must have some good food around here. I'm not much of a bird fan, but he's pretty cute :)
- Cole and Caden both learned how to iron. I'm pretty impressed with both of them - real attention to detail and respect for the power of heat and steam.
- Knock wood Louis will be making a daily drive to Caledon starting in September.
- My internal clock is all messed up. I don't know what's going on but some days I feel like I'm somewhere in the South Pacific, others in Europe and rarely in the time zone I'm in!
- I enjoyed finding the Kind Campaign and support any effort to end female bullying.
- There was major pruning and cleaning up of the trees and shrubs in our yard. Plenty of trees completely removed and everything pruned way back. Now the canvas is cleared and I can start making plans for next spring.
- Mid month we enjoyed two gorgeous foggy days. The layers of mist rolled in off the lake and enveloped us in a mysterious cloak of damp gray. Love me some fog.
- A very familiar back yard was featured in Canadian House and Home this month. Such a wonderful sanctuary. Also found in this issue? The perfect decor for both Louis and I. Much to think about!
- I am reading Twyla Tharp's Creative Habit and it is wonderful. I love a workbook and her exercises have proven to be very thought provoking.
- Many hours were spent organizing and tweaking the design of this here blog. I'm liking it so far!
- Cole went off to his second week of away camp. This was his first week of Training Camp with his new hockey team. They've been home a few days and we are getting a few stories leaking here and there. Though some of the mums are a bit put out by some of their antics, they were harmless and I'm glad they had a chance to gel as a team. Originally we were scheduled to be in Cape Cod for our annual holiday. I'm so glad we decided to change our dates and Cole didn't miss this wonderful once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Claire is a lovely, and forgiving, girl. A while back she was treated badly by a girl she liked. Recently this girl has apologised and acknowledged that my daughter was a "true friend". Claire is willing to give her a second chance. She's a good girl my daughter.
- Big, big stuff is happening and I cannot wait to share it here. I'm busting with excitement!
- Who knew when Louis was voluntold to get involved in hockey that he would end up being knee deep in the inner workings of the organization. So much - good and not so good - going on. The good? Over 3,000 kids who play in house league will play this season, they have no clue how close it came to not happening.
- I've submitted and now have my fingers crossed. I've come a long way in a short time! No more fear. After all, you can't be seen if you don't share your work.
- We considered taking Caden to the Arrowsmith School in Toronto for testing, but after much thought we decided against it. We've taken that journey before and are not willing to go to that place again.
- Chloe is reverberating with her desire to go back to school. She misses her friends who spend their summers away from home. The class lists go up on line later in the week and she has all of the codes and sites all set up and ready to go!
Is there more? Of course! Our lives are full to bursting each month. I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm looking forward to autumn: the structure and order of our daily routines, the start of school, the start of activities: choir and hockey, and of course the new television season will greatly add to my level of comfort. So will the promise of cooler weather!
