Creating my own Blog

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

I have been thinking about creating a blog for a while now. I have enjoyed John and Vanessa's blog and think it is a great way for people on the move to keep in touch. So today I took the plunge and was amazed how simple it was!

I have been shovelling a lot of snow this week. Yesterday I spent at least 2 hours with the shovel. I have also been chopping wood regularly in this cold spell. There is a wood heater in the living room and we all enjoy the warmth of wood heat. My bedroom is in the basement so I also get a lot of exercise running up and down the stairs. I have a gym membership in Grimshaw and plan to go there when the weather is not so bitterly cold, and when there are no major home chores to attend to.

Aina and Trevor went to Trevor's Christmas party at West Edmonton Mall last weekend. She left on Thursday after work. I subbed at Madison's school on Wednesday and Thursday so that was convenient for us. (On two days I taught origami to ten different classes.) After school on Thursday we went out for supper, returned to school for the Book Fair, and then I took Madison to her hip hop dance class. Friday we went out for supper again. Then I took Madison to her Musical Theatre class. I watched my first ever Santa Claus parade on the freezing streets of Peace River. Up above me Madison's class watched from the Studio windows. After dance Madison and I went to the movie theatre to watch "Enchanted" with Renee Zellwegger and Patrick Dempsey. We both enjoyed it a lot!

Saturday morning we were on the move again. Madison's Day Care had a Christmas Party with Pancake Breakfast and the arrival of Santa. After this we went to 10000 Villages at the Catholic Convention Center and found some beautiful Christmas decorations. Following this we headed to the bank. My vehicle was hit by a truck on the right front while we were going through the intersection on a green light. The young man driving the truck stopped right away and accepted responsibility so that was a pleasant surprise and a blessing indeed. Nevertheless it is a nuisance to have a broken car. The right signal light does not work properly, and although the headlight is working now the body shop owner said it could quit anytime because of moisture on the lamp due to the broken headlight unit. Luckily the timing is good. I only have one day of subbing booked for this week and one for next week. This is unusual because I have been subbing 3 and 4 days a week until now. My car is booked in for body work at the end of next week. Last Sunday Madison had a birthday party at the Peace River Pool. So we had a pretty busy time while her Mom was away!

Apart from the lack of resources I am enjoying a little break, especially since it is so cold. In addition I have barely had a moment to myself since I moved. Yesterday I went through my paperwork for the first time since moving. My goal is a little bit of correspondence everyday. In addition, I plan to do a little extra housecleaning job, chop wood, shovel snow, and try to fit in some baking. I can hardly believe the year 2007 is coming to an end! More later....