Today Melissa and I was doing some chores around the house, while Violet played quietly in the living. When I came in to see what she was doing I snapped today’s picture of the day. She was really into her puzzles, she put them together 2 or 3 different times today.
Month:August 2011
POD: Rainy day at the beach
Today we had a planned to have a family day at Wasaga Beach. Unfortunately the weather had other ideas. Shortly after setting up a thunder-storm rolled in and we were forced to head for cover at Daddy’s mom place. Thankfully the weather cleared later in the day and we were able to head back to …
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POD: First Shiner
Tonight Jacob had a little accident with his bike. I’m not sure how it happened, all I know is for the first time my little man has a bruise on his face. I’m hoping it doesn’t grow into a full blow black eye by morning.
POD: Hopscotch anyone?
On our way home from the pool tonight we stopped at Jacob’s school to let the kids play in the playground. Violet seemed more interested in a game of hopscotch then playing with the boys in the playground.
POD: Pulling Jacob
Today was my day at home, and that ment a trip to the pool for Jacob’s swimming lessons. Following Melissa’s advice I brought the wagon, though at different times during our walk down both kids pulled the wagon. For our picture today we have Violet trying hard to pull Jacob by herself. She was doing …
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POD: Fountain
It seems that the kids and I have a new evening routeen for the nights that Melissa works during the evening. We have dinner and then go for a walk. Today it was a walk and Ride with Jacob riding his bike while Violet and I walked. Of course as soon as we passed the …
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POD: Fun in the park
Today Jacob started his summer swimming lesson. Before it started Melissa took the kids to a park near the pool and captured todays Picture of the day.
POD: Chore chart
For a while we’ve had a chart hanging on a wall with a bunch of chores that get checked off each day when there done. Jacob loves this chart, but for the longest time we just haven’t been following it. Well this weekend Jacob decided that he wanted to do it. Over the last few days we’ve …
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POD: Future Hockey Star
With Jacob now signed up to play hockey in September it was time to see if his equipment would fit. So Melissa pulled it out of the closet and tried it on him. Jacob was so excited to try it all on. I’m really looking forward to watching him play this Fall and Winter.
POD: Lakeshore Mardi Gras
Today the kids and I headed to the Lakeshore Mardi Gras, for some rides and fun. There weren’t many rides, but the kids really enjoyed it. While there we saw Nana and Papa, Violet even roped Papa to go on a ride with her.