Wow does time ever get away on you when you don't pay attention to it. I have had a few people give me some 'gentle' nudges in suggesting I get going with an update, so here it is!
Week 1 of the new job is now in the books. I can't believe how much fun it was! For anyone who knows what I have been going through at my last place of work, they will know that I have been less than happy and even less than motivated. I have simply had a ball this week. This is my first kick at the can in HR and does it ever feel right to me! I am so happy to be learning new things and everyone has been wonderful to me so far. Of course that doesn't mean that I don't miss my friends at my former place of work, but they all know I will stay in touch!
So, let's see.... the last post was about Patricia's shower, so that was a couple of weeks ago now. I had a fabulous week off before starting the new job. Gord has been taking Erin in to daycare in Kanata for the past couple of weeks until she starts at the new daycare in Merrickville. I was so surprised when on the Sunday after Patricia's shower I received a phone call telling me that there was a space open for Erin to begin on July 4th! Man, when things are going your way, stay out of the road and let them keep on comin'!! This is a brand new daycare if I didn't mention it. It is opening up for the current kids this coming Tuesday June 27th. I have been watching the building of the new site and is it ever nice. I will put the link on the page in case anyone is interested in looking at it. It has been designed with the environment in mind and is full of beautiful windows and environmentally friendly amenities. I can't wait to see it! I felt bad having to let Emily know that I didn't have a summer job for her, but was I ever impressed with how well she took the news. Her parents have done something right with her (and her brother William by the way)!! Of course I will have a couple of weeks for Emily to spend with Erin so I think that will be fun for both of them! I didn't end up doing too much that week other than a couple of lunches with my pals Dee one day and Scott another. It was my Dads' birthday on June 16th and Father's Day on June 18th. Erin had quite the time creating masterpieces for her Daddy and her two grandpas (sorry Dad - this is supposed to be a surprise for you!!). I would have loved to have taken pictures of Picasso - Erin, but I ended up being a bit of a canvas for her so I really couldn't from a practical standpoint!! What else went on that week..... oh we went to see the George Strait concert in Ottawa. Gord is a big fan and I got tickets for him for Valentine's Day (awwwwwww - I can just hear you all now.....). The concert was actually pretty good, but it was by far the most unusual crowd I have ever seen at any of the piles of concerts I have been to. Very weird, very ecclectic for a country concert, especially for someone who has been around as long as George Strait has. Oh well, a good time seemed to be had by all. Erin had the pleasure of spending that evening with Aunt Elaine! By all accounts it was a great time featuring a pizza party and best of all Dairy Queen!!
We were lucky enough to be invited over for dinner at our neighbor Richinda and Jamie's place on the 17th of June. There were others from the neighborhood there too, including Dave and Bonnie and their daughter Amy, and Ron and Kristi and some other friends of Richinda's. The kids had a ball. The guys were in the process of putting up an above-ground pool at Richinda and Jamie's place. It looked like they got most of the hard work out of the way, but I think poor Richinda was expecting to be able to jump in that weekend!! My hunch is that it was finished off today because I saw the Merrickville Fire Department pumper truck go down the road this afternoon. Hope the swimming is just grand for them!!
So I have already mentioned my great first week at work so I guess that brings us up to today. Erin finished off her swimming lessons in grand style today. She graduates to full lessons all by herself as of today!! I am going to register her for the next round on Monday. Gord took Erin in today and they had a fun afternoon. To be quite honest, I think Gord has really enjoyed bringing Erin in to daycare for the past couple of weeks because she is really a fun little girl to be around, but I think she is going to go through Home Depot withdrawal. I kid you not, the girl is a Home Depot fanatic!! Especially those that feature Second Cup coffee shops - Gord let her have her very own chocolate chiller yesterday!!! So after swimming, they had a big adventure in Brockville, including lunch at 'old' McDonalds, a visit to Home Depot (no Second Cup at that one) and to Canadian Tire. Gord also went out today and picked up one of those Dolfino porable above-ground pools for Erin. It's filling up right now as we speak. It should be a good size for her - it holds about 4 people and has a pump, etc. Erin is having a WELL NEEDED NAP right now. Yes, capitals are required because she didn't agree with me, but the nap eventually won out!! So she will be excited when she wakes up, but the pool will be just a little chilly to jump into yet!!
Tomorrow should be fun. Aidan and Cole (Jo-Ann and Chris' boys) are coming out for the day. Jo and Chris bought a new house recently and are in packing mode, so I offered an unimpeded day to pack tomorrow. The kids should have a riot. Yes, I will take pictures and I won't take so long to post......
By the way, Minnie is getting big and is doing fine, other than a bit of a limp in her hind leg that we discovered today. It hasn't affected her appetite though as she helps Gord mow the lawn right now!
Kim
P.S. Erin loves using the whirlpool tub in our ensuite bathroom. Too many bubbles though, what do you think?!!!
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