Coming To An End

Everyone says how time flies. We only notice when it's noted by certain achievements. Birthdays, ending of events, upcoming events etc. Well, my achievement is almost at an end. With only 1 more class left, I will have completed my Sign Language course. We have to go into have a 20 minute conversations on everything we have learned. I know I can talk a lot, but signing for 20 minutes?! I have really enjoyed the class and highly recommend it to anyone that has an opportunity or just wants something different. You will be amazed at how often you will use it. It teaches you more than just another language, it teaches you about another culture. I hope to continue with some private lessons so I can carry on to George Brown College in Toronto to be an ASL Interpreter. I need 200 instructed hours before I audition for the course, but I hope to achieve this by January. September would be ideal, but we all know what we are like over the summer. When the sun is shining the last thing you want to do is be trapped inside! Also, I kind of have a full time job!

Both Emma and Kaylyn are continuing their swimming lessons with great strides forwards. Kaylyn passed her last level at the top of her class. Emma is proudly swimming in the deep end! We have moved Emma's lessons to Tuesday so now I can cheer her on. After she finishes her swim out and back, she looks over to Scott and I for a 2 thumbs up and a blowing kiss! Kaylyn was an active part of the schools production of Cinderella. She helped out behind the scenes with lights and curtains. I know most parents are proud when their children are on stage, but I know how much of a help that Kaylyn is. She would be an amazing helper behind the scenes, helping to contribute to the flow of the show! Emma has her singing concert this coming Wednesday. She is a proud peacock! Can't wait!

I have been mentioning that I have been slowly updating our house. Even though it is only 9 years old, a lick of paint won't hurt anything. In a couple of rooms, it has made a great improvement! I have moved onto the "mud" room. It is the last area that is not finished. Scott came downstairs to see me pulling everything out and hanging a couple of sheets of drywall. With a snicker under his breath, asked if I needed help. Needless to say, it was much more effective with him helping! I can't wait till it is all done. I desperately need more storage. Mind you I have rearranged under the stairs and laundry room to accommodate the disheveled shelving units. Didn't realize how organized you can make a small area! Can't wait! Soon, the outside! Hmmm, already planning.... tax return better hurry up!

Spring Has Sprung!

What beautiful weather! Since we have lost our babysitter, I haven't been able to go in to help Scott at his work. So... lately I have decided to start touching up on the house! I have repainted and set up both the girls rooms. I haven't taken photos yet. I haven't hung their posters yet. They look GREAT! Emma has a little girls room and Kaylyn has a young woman's room. I also redid the toy room downstairs. I was a VIBRANT pink, but now is a beautiful brown. Relaid out with new bedding and curtains makes it a BRAND new room. It is now the spare room.

With the sun shining Emma and I started pulling all the furniture out of the doll house and toys out to play with. We have been out for daily walks. For the most part Emma rides in the wagon because we are walking with our neighbor Sabrina for a brisk walk. She thinks that's ok, she can play with her magnet board or DS. We have the trusty old wagon that I grew up with. Emma doesn't complain. She thinks it's great too! She has been so comfortable and exhausted from the fresh air, she even fell asleep once! LOL!

Next to here is the new spare room. What a difference. Sally thinks it GREAT with it's new feather bed on it.

My classes are quickly coming to an end. We only have 3 more classes. We have to make a 10 minute video conversation. The material was given to us, we just had to put the words into sentences we can sign. I have been busy practising with my partner Zsuzsanna. Emma thinks it's great! We usually go over to Zsuzsanna's house where Emma can play the Wii, bounce on the trampoline or play with many of the pets they have. They have a dog, snakes, lizards and guinea pigs. Last time there I was sitting at the table when Emma came up the stairs holding a Bearded Dragon. She was so proud!