We just came back from a family trip to the folk’s place in the mountains. One of the most magical places in the world. I’ll find a photo for you when I’m more awake tomorrow.

Great Nanna and Warren are in town for a visit.

My piano teacher who is in her seventies gave me some clothes to wear for Malta.

Tomorrow will be my last day at work FOR A WHOLE YEAR.

Evan and I got carded at the winery.

My mom picked me up form work today (the kids always get a kick out of that!).

My sister and John chose a name for my nephew. Lennert. I will get to meet him next week. Finally!

My sister gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby boy.

He is 51 cm and 3715 gr OR 20.08  inches and 8.2 pounds.

How I wish I could be there… Kerstin is in Germany at the moment and will move back to Canada in a couple of months.

Welcome to the world!

Tante Antje

Anne and I went to the Wonder of Learning Exhibition this week. ECCE friends in Vancouver, you should go and get inspired. We took a lot of ideas from this exhibition. And it’s free!

http://www.wonderoflearningvancouver.com/

How time flies when you’re having fun.

Michelle, her daughter Olive, and I went on a trip to Bowen Island. It was Olive’s first ferry ride and she did amazing even though she totally exhausted herself…  On Bowen we were greeted by Erin and her family.

Michelle, Erin, and I used to work together at Pooh Corner and it was nice to spend some time together. I feel so fortunate to have such amazing coworkers. I’ve met some amazing people over the past decade (!!!!!) at Pooh Corner. Unbelievable.

This summer I will be working in both the preschool and toddler program. Most of the toddlers from last summer are preschoolers now, which means I know most of the preschoolers. I am feeling a little lost, because I’ve been gone for a year. But mosty I must say that everything is so familiar. I know where everything is and can find pillows in the dark nap room, I know the routine, and I know that it’s nice to open the gates for the cook when she collects all the dirty dishes. I just love Pooh Corner.

I wonder what I can do in the next decade? Any ideas are welcome.

I have Jared, Valentino, and Evan watching UFC in my living room. It’s hilarious. Ainsley keeps dropping in with her newest treat, the most delicious almonds you’ll ever taste. It’s nice to be back at home.

It looks like Malta will not just be a vacation after all, we’ve already received some homework to complete before we arrive.

That’s right, I am back at work for the summer. I still remember how to work and many of the children still know me. I’ve even had a marriage proposal from one of the 5 year-olds. I’ll have to get back to him when he’s older.

Ainsley, Nanna, and I took Bjorn to the toy store on the day before his birthday. He didn’t even suspect that the bags that we lugged out of the store may have been for him.

I’ve spent the morning reading Canadian Children Vol. 37 No. 1. There is a nice bunch of articles in this issue…

The article by Bitterberg (2012) is conveniently located in the middle of the journal, which means you just have to see it!

So, the other day I received an e-mail from Matt who flipped open the journal and found, you’ve guessed it, the article. YES!