Surprisingly, we did. Or more surprisingly, I survived Spring Break.
Like many families, we had no big vacation plans. I had to keep up my own projects and Patrick was business as usual at his work. But that didn’t mean that I just ignored the kids and left them to their own devices. I think we managed to mix it up quite nicely without blowing the budget. Many days, we managed to mix business and pleasure. For example, a trip to the accountant turned into a trip to Granville Island.
The weather was so so the first week….(.WHY two weeks….WHY!!!!???), but we headed out to New Westminster Quay to stroll in the wind. Rather I and my mom strolled, and the kids roller bladed, scootered and tricycled.
One day, while Tara and I attended meetings downtown, Nana took Caity and Adam to explore around the convention centre. There was apparently much to see.
We also did a day trip over to the island to check in on my Grandfather. A ferry ride is always fun, and Sidney is a lovely seaside town, with great little beaches, walks, stores and restaurants. They also have the Discovery Centre – a small aquarium that celebrates the Salish Sea and all its residents and one of the kids favourite annual visits.
It was tiring and noisy. Three kids are loud. Well mine are, anyway. There was not a lot of creative or constructive writing done, nor were any major projects thoroughly tackled. But I really fought HARD at not sweating it and just doing what I could and making sure my kids had my attention when we needed it.
The kids have now survived their first week back at school and the Easter Chocolate is all eaten, so for now, it is back to the routine and I suppose no excuse (apart from Tara) for getting things done.
I shouldn’t dis Tara. She has been amazing this week. TWICE…..yes, twice we have had to truck down town to the Passport office and we all know that that is not even fun for an adult. But armed with a bag full of My Little Ponies, she was an awesome companion.
Onward……
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