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!

Today I had various body parts x-rayed. Foot and ankle, hip, spine, neck… I hope they find something while simultaneously hoping they don’t find anything… (mostly I hope they find the skateboarder… lol)

Overall, my shoulder is feeling much better these days, I’ve had some excellent work done on it while I was in Dublin and am now strengthening it (almost) every day. Once I know the results of the x-ray the doctor will refer me to do more physio.

Evan and I went to Granville Island to celebrate Canada Day.

We got to see Aaron and the Wintermitts :). Absolutely adorable. Here is the link to their page…

http://wintermitts.com/

Ahhh, the good life. so happy to be home. Good music. Good friends. Good everything. Minus the weather.

 You know you’re in Vancouver when…