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Update

It's been a while... sorry folks. 

November - we were all sick for most of it. In the middle of it, Sally turned 6! My parents visited for 5 days while the girls were at their sickest, so while it was nice to have extra hands to help, it wasn't the visit we imagined. Oh... and we got a puppy... Pickles, our black lab. Sally had wanted a dog for ages and this was her 6th birthday gift.

December was filled with holidays stuff, another birthday and so much work. I finished working for WJ at the end of December and honestly, it's been one of the better decisions we've made. I also had some contact work during the Christmas holidays so it was busy.

January we started homeschooling Sally again. She wasn't feeling school and we hated to send her on the 45 min bus ride (each way) and 6.5 hour school day. We also didnt really like the school either. She is an eager learner and likes learning so she makes it easier on me than most kids, I feel.

February was winter - gloomy and dismal. We managed to endure by getting into a great routine of school and activities. Ruby has found a play group she loves and wants to spend time with "other kids". Sally has continued to enjoy highland dance and is in her second session.

March was more enduring the weather. Justin secured a new job so more change. The girls and I kept happy with our routine and new activities... a forest school type activity for Sally and a new found love of play doh and painting for Ruby.

April - started off with a snow warning so.... happy spring? My daffodil bulbs are coming up and I saw some of the garlic shoots the other day. Spring is coming- even if there is still snow on the ground and ice in the Harbour. We will endure.

Photo cred: Justin.

There is beauty all around us, we are happy and healthy. There is so much to be grateful for and we have so much. Life is good... even if winter refuses to leave! 😀

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