March came in like a lamb so the inevitable lion was expected - though I could have passed on the 10+ centemeters of blowing snow at the end of the month! Winter did start late, but it seems to have lasted forever.
- A lot of emphasis was put on math before leaving for break. The kids wanted a solid understanding and took it upon themselves to ask each other and learn. It was fabulous!
- The washer was finally fixed!
- Creative Conversations continued in my basement and on line. What a wonderful and talented group of women, I am inspired and priviledged to have them in my life.
- The master closet - and a few others - were completely cleaned out. I've since fallen behind on many of the Project Simplify assignments! We haven't been home much which seems to be key to project completion :)
- Received and read Blogging for Bliss in our virtual book club - it has been mailed out to the UK for another to enjoy.
- No one in this house adjusted well to the time change.
- Reading The Gifts of Imperfection - twice - is the best gift I've ever given myself. Thank you, Brene Brown.
- Chloe won the trifecta of school awards: Eagle Award, Honour Roll and Citizenship Award. She is a rock star student, that's for sure!
- We got nailed with snow early in the month. And we thought that would be the end of it. We were wrong!
- I gave Marilyn Dennis and her new show a couple of weeks and thumbs down. Back to watching Ellen - far more enjoyable.
- The first weekend of March Break was spent in Welland with Cole's hockey team who participated in the SCTA championships. The Rangers won! Which meant the next weekend, the last of March Break was spent in Kingston.
- This was the month of the Grandfather as my dad was able to come out to Welland to watch some great hockey and Guy, my father-in-law was able to come out to Kingston to watch some better great hockey.
- I went a little digi-crazy and got a bunch of "stuff". Now I have to figure out how to use brushes!
- The boys got "faux hawks" in solidarity with Cole's hockey team. Then when the team went blonde so did my boys! Crazy.
- The kids took the bus to Kingston, I was lucky and just drove. In silence. It was a wonderful 3 hours!
- The trip itself was a bit disappointing as the boys lost the bronze medal game - in triple overtime - to the previous year champs. Proof they can play with just about anyone. Winning seems to be an issue.
- Caden's team won their final game of the season. I convened the game. As it turns out some parents are constantly unhappy and obnoxious. Some executive members will not adjust their agenda even when they know they are wrong. Not the best end of the season.
- Claire went to St. Lucia with her best friend Marley and her parents. They had a spectacular time! She was well and truly missed but had a great adventure. She returned happy, rested and crispy.
- With hockey over it was a LONG break for Cole. He filled in his time getting up relatively early for his 10AM skating lessons with Kevin. We'll have to remember that some places that are supposed to open at noon - don't. Off ice training will have to wait!
- Chloe and Caden started their break in Welland and ended it in Kingston. Some day we'll take them south for Spring Break! I hope.
- Caden was asked to join the Lego Robotics team for his school! He LOVES both Lego and Robotics so I imagine he'll enjoy the challenge.
- Four stores visited and four stores in Kingston did not have a hockey stick to replace the one Cole broke at the tournament. Upon our return home it was off to Corbett's for new ones. And new skates. We've learned a lot about equipment this year!
- I was so fortunate to join a bunch of brilliant ladies to take a couple of Donna Downey courses in Kitchener. Now I know what I like and what I don't. Lots of needless questions of my own creativity have been addressed. Happy sigh.
- The final Rangers team party was fabulous even when I was reminded that I am desperately allergic to dogs. Thank goodness for neighbours with puffers - and a lovely hostess!
- Caden's best friend is moving to North Carolina. It was great to have Payton and his family hang out here at the house while theirs was open for viewing - and it sold! Glad for them. Sad for us.
- I've always loved Kirsty Alley. Her being paired with Maxim? LOVE!
- The glass was finally installed in our basement shower. We've only been waiting since last December!
- I am officially addicted to Pinterest.
- Dana Delaney's new show "Body of Proof" is really good. A bit contrived but I have a weakness for strong female characters.
- I'm suffering scheduling discombobulation! The idea of using a paper calendar for our family schedule, though nice in theory, does not work in practice. So? I'm embracing iCal and colour coding. I had to erase and rearrange too many things to make the Moleskine book practical. I'll be using it for creative ideas - and perhaps mapping out things for this here blog of mine.
My Month
inspired by Katie the Scrapbook Lady
What new things did I learn? Some people are unable to let bad things go. Some people don't know how to accept positive. There is always a negative spin. They want to live in negative. I can't let that affect me as I dwell in a place of positive. I have to embrace my own sense of self worth and leave them to their own destructive behaviour and not engage. Onward.
What fun things did I do? I indulged in creativity and lots of socializing this month. Completely unexpected and that was the best part!
What interesting people did I get to know? All people are interesting. So fun to get to know them better.
What important events occurred in the world? The disasters in Japan: earthquake, tsunami and nuclear reactor meltdown; UN air strikes in Libya; the space shuttle retired; not as important, but noteworthy: Earth Hour in our house was a bust.
What special purchases did I make? I am at the stage where I can not pick and choose product to aid my creative endeavours that are true to my likes and dislikes. I'm by no means a slave to the "latest and greatest" which makes choosing easier! It doesn't lower the bill though - I got a ton of stuff from The Art House while at my Donna Downey classes.
Any noteworthy accomplishments this month? The month was so crazy busy that my only accomplishment was simple survival!
What were my disappointments this month? I was sad for Cole and his hockey team. They work so hard and are so dedicated to excellence. They fought hard but just missed the mark.
Anything else? I got away from my daily walks at the mall. I really have to start again.
My Month in Pictures
Inspired by Rebecca Cooper
What about you? How do you document your months? In pictures? In words?
There was a lot going on in March and I do hope for a bit of a slow down. In order to make sure that happens, I'll be taking a holiday in April. So, though the life of my family will still be going full-speed ahead, I'll be enjoying some sunshine and quiet. Yay!
Life is good.
