Summer is here...let the adventures begin!

Well, here we all are again! Thanks for checking in with us. Also, thanks for all the comments. Nothing gives me more pleasure than to see my comment count reach 10 and higher! Ok, even 2 gives me chills.

So, it appears that summer has arrived. Well, for this week, anyway. We have been enjoying getting out for our walks, bike rides and visits to the playgrounds. We made a trip out to the Rick Hansen Optimist Park this weekend, and I had no clue exactly how good of a little waterpark they have. Monica got soaked...drenched...she was sopping wet. We had to strip her down and take her home in only a diaper. Luckily, it was a hot day and once the wet clothes were off, she warmed up quickly. We do have pictures, so they will make an appearance on here, soon.

On Sunday, Monica tried out the sprinkler in the backyard. She wasn't too keen on it at first, but then she got the hang of it and thoroughly enjoyed herself. This time she was wearing a bathing suit, so she didn't have the wet and sticky clothes to contend with.

Today, we hung out with John, Levi and Isaac. We went for a long, hot walk to 7-Eleven for slurpees, ice cream and a creamsicle. Then we went for an even longer, hotter walk to Bumpa's office. Then we walked back to Auntie Angela's house and hung out in the backyard. Again, Monica ended up soaked after jumping into their little pool. This time, I was smart. I brought a change of clothes!

Tomorrow, we are heading out to the beach with Auntie Angela and the boys. Hopefully, we can break our pattern of choosing supposedly beautiful days to go...only to get there and be greeted with clouds, cool winds and rain!

I think on Thursday, we will make a trip back to the Rick Hansen waterpark area with the boys. It's supposed to be 34C. Maybe I'll even get in on the fun!

I am continuing to expand my business ventures. My referral business is going well (I received another pay cheque today!), but like all businesses it does take time to build. So, I have decided to try out some home childcare, as well. I put out a few ads last night and have gotten a couple responses already. I'm really only thinking along the lines of 2-3 children around the age of 2-5 years. I figure this should be good for Monica, as she really doesn't have many children around her age to play with. Plus, it will be some extra cash for me and will, undoubtedly, give me an actual reason to dye my hair! So, if you know anyone who is looking for some home childcare...give 'em my name!

Well, I suppose that's all for now. Monica is fast asleep...I assume. I'm scared to check! She has been doing very well the past few days with going to bed with "Bear" and falling asleep with only him beside her. She has even been doing this for nap times! This is a huge success for her and a huge relief for me. It is incredible the amount of energy and effort that has gone into my getting Monica to sleep and to stay asleep, since she was born.

Anyway, I have some laundry to fold and I want to catch the news. I have no idea what is going on in my city let alone the country or the world...maybe I'm better off not knowing!

Have a great week, everyone!

-Denise & Monica