Today Violet asked if she could put together one of her Birthday Lego Sets. I told her what I’ve always told Jacob, you need to follow the instructions and make sure you have a place to keep all the pieces. So there she was for some of the afternoon, and late into the night (There was …
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POD: Learning Hockey with Lego
Today Melissa and Violet set out to learn about hockey. Things like player positions and offsides. They started with YouTube videos and then moved on to Lego. Next thing I knew they had an entire rink drawn up on some cardboard. Complete with Lego players.
POD: Special Friends
Today I have a picture of Violet and Aaron hanging out in the playground together.
POD: Long Jump!
Today at Jacob’s Soccer practice Violet took an interest in the Long Jump Pit at the field. Usually she just plays in it like a sand box, but today she charged down the track and jumped like an athlete. And she didn’t just do it once, it was more like 5 or 6 times.
POD: Microsoft Camp Wrap-Up
Today was Jacob’s last day of Microsoft camp. He seems to have had a great time, The kids have been staying with their Papa all week so I haven’t really talked to him but it yet, but from what I’ve heard he’s loved it.
POD: What about Me!
Ruby and I have an evening routine, as the night winds down we head out to the park to play some catch before heading for a long evening walk. Tonight I headed out without her. While I was gone Melissa snapped today’s picture of the day of Ruby looking for me. I’m sure she was wondering …
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POD: Toronto
Tonight Melissa and I headed down town secret mission, while there we walked through Nathan Philips Square and I captured today’s picture of the day. We didn’t stay long, just took a look around after we completed our mission. It seemed really crowded for a Tuesday night.
POD: Fresh Backed Cookies
Melissa and the kids love baking together, but just because the kids are away doesn’t mean we can’t have fresh-baked cookies
POD: Last 3 on 3 of the Summer
Today Violet’s 3 on 3 wrapped up, and what amazed me is that the drills they ran before the game seemed more challenging than most weeks. What’s even more impressive is that Violet seemed to excel at them all. So for today’crs picture of the day I use a shot of Violet crouching and gliding …
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POD: Time to plan a fishing trip?
Today we were at Sail looking for camp supplies for the kids. While there Violet found the fishing rods. Well, not all kids are the same. Some kids like the outdoors, some kids don’t. She seemed really interested in them… Before I take her fishing I need to know the territory, because kids will feel …
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