creativelykate

Happy New Year!  A couple weeks ago I was scrolling through Facebook on my phone (I still haven't bought a computer🤣) and this message popped up... I literally laughed outloud because all too often I've been able to relate.  January has always been that month that feels like it's never going to end.  Looking back I can recall several days being stuck indoors in the middle of winter, with four little ones, trying to keep them busy and reminding myself that one day I'm going to miss all of this.  Some days, definitely more than others seemed endless. This year I was grateful to start back to work almost immediately following the Christmas break.  As a supply teacher it's not always predictable but I couldn't have been happier when I was called in to work on the first Monday back.  And even better, it was at the school where I usually spend most of my days.  Just being able to catch up with the staff and students most certainly lightened...

Just over a month ago I sat down at my computer to begin writing my blog and sharing photos of our summer adventures.  It was then I realized my keyboard on my computer was no longer working.  After weeks of contemplating having it fixed or getting a new one...I've decided it's time to move on.  I've had my computer for nearly seven years which I am thankful for.  In that time it has treated me very well, with the exception of a few minor issues.  But with that being said, I think it is safe to say its days are now numbered.  To make a long story short I haven't been blogging because I haven't had a computer to type on.  We have been looking at new ones and although I've narrowed it down to two that I'm very interested in, we've decided to wait until Black Friday in hopes of getting some special pricing.  So until then, I've patiently been postponing sharing my blog.  However, this past weekend my friendly neighbour (who also happens...

A few weeks ago my hubby managed to get a couple days off work, which is often difficult for him early in the summer...so of course, we made sure to use our time as best we could.  We headed north to Wyvale, Ontario to spend a couple days with his Uncle, who has been renting a cottage there for over 10 years.   It's become a little tradition for us over the years to always make time for a visit.  But needless to say it's also become increasingly difficult trying to fit it in to our busy schedule.  This year we even had to take two cars just to make it happen.  But it was certainly worth it in the end.  We lucked out with the weather and the kiddies had a blast...as they always do! A throwback to 2010 at the same cottage!  Dancing on the beach with my little cousin...fast forward almost 10 years and now she's the one leading.  All grown up but always makes time for her little cousins (Hudson, Georgia, Jack and...