Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has always been a very non-traditional holiday for us. One year, we went up to a friend's cottage as a family, and had spaghetti. One year, we all made sandwiches. Last year my parents and us went to Moxie's for a mid-day lunch, and then back to their place for pumpkin pie.

Well, this year, we had Chinese food at mom and dad's. :o) And of course, mom's homemade pumpkin pie. And it was wonderful to be together for the afternoon just chillin'.

Now after the kids have been off for four days, they are back at school. Hurray! It is nice and quiet at home. *sigh*

Things have been busy here. Not only did we have the non-traditional Thanksgiving yesterday, but Sunday Mike and I went to a wedding reception, Saturday I went out with my mom and some friends of ours for an afternoon tea, and Friday afternoon I braved the grocery store with the girls for two hours. I need a weekend to recover from my weekend.

On the J front, I got two more phone calls last week from two more teachers at his school. He really seems to be struggling with his social abilities at school. I hope we can get him some help soon before this term is a total washout. It breaks my heart that I can't do more for him at this point, but we are trying what we can.

B is doing well at school. Bringing home perfect test scores and accalades from the teacher. I'm happy she is adjusting to life in grade 3 well.

M started with the new jk/sk split class last Monday. She goes to school in the mornings now. Which works out really well from my standpoint, since mornings are usually busier at work for me. So the less noise in behind me, the better. But she seems to be taking it all in strides with a new teacher, new class, new cubby.......... She likes change too. Just like her dad. ;o)

Speaking of him, he's off to Montreal tomorrow night for a day of training with the new phone systems for his work. So it's just me and the puppies in bed on Wednesday night! They love that. They have so much room to stretch out next to me. hehehe

Mike went up to the trailer on Sunday with my dad, J and M to close it down. Things seem to have gone well. So, we won't see the fruits of our payments until next spring. lol But, at least it is safe and covered from the elements for the winter. Nothing like having a 40 foot tarp over your trailer. And come spring too, the whole thing will smell like candycanes. Mike put little cups of peppermint all over the place, since he read somewhere that critters don't like the smell of it. We'll see how that goes.

Work for me is going well. I'm enjoying it so far. I haven't taken the ability to actually leave the computer yet. Too afraid that I'll miss a call. But, maybe soon. :o)

Tonight the girls have gymnastics. So I'll be sitting in there for two hours. Hopefully my mom will come and sit with me for awhile. It's much more fun to spend the time chatting!