Once each week I propose to give a brief update of happenings in our family, so, this is it!
After returning from our week in Minnesota, we have begun working our way back into our various routines. Kristian has his own routine, of sorts, that allows him to eat, play, sleep... like a five hundred pound gorilla—whenever he wants! Erin, of course, never left her routine, that calls her to do whatever Kristian wants done! Erica, Haaken and Liam still have this week off work/school, so they are able to relax until renovations kick in! Eric is basically back at work, and I ease into my work as the week progresses. I have an interim report due this coming Monday, so I spend some hours on that. And I begin planning my next tour of the schools that will run for five or six weeks in February and March. Travis is back at both work and school as university classes reconvene on Wednesday.
The boys' room is scheduled for renovation this week as two new beds have arrived for them. We start by tearing out the carpet, and scraping off the foam underlay. Erica completes a mural that covers all four walls in a castle motif—great! Eric and I, with enthusiastic support from the boys lay down a thick, interlocking tile floor. It's grey rubber in 60cm squares, about 1cm thick. It goes down fast, but requires some tricky cutting around closet door frames, etc. Then Eric & Erica, again with enthusiastic assistance, begin assembling the beds. The beds are large, steel structures with bunks above and a study/play area beneath. There is still a lot of organizational work to be done as decisions are made about storage locations for various toys, books and clothing.
Wendy and I begin personal renovation. She received a gym membership for Christmas, and I buy one at the University. This initiates discussions of our variety of aches and pains, as well as optimal uses of the many pieces of equipment we have never seen before! We hope to improve our fitness level during the remaining winter season. She plans to continue with the gym work all year, but I'm looking forward to migrating to the golf course as soon as possible!
The weather continues mild, with some new snow, and most days getting above freezing. And that's the kind of week it's been here on Lake Superior, where the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average!
After returning from our week in Minnesota, we have begun working our way back into our various routines. Kristian has his own routine, of sorts, that allows him to eat, play, sleep... like a five hundred pound gorilla—whenever he wants! Erin, of course, never left her routine, that calls her to do whatever Kristian wants done! Erica, Haaken and Liam still have this week off work/school, so they are able to relax until renovations kick in! Eric is basically back at work, and I ease into my work as the week progresses. I have an interim report due this coming Monday, so I spend some hours on that. And I begin planning my next tour of the schools that will run for five or six weeks in February and March. Travis is back at both work and school as university classes reconvene on Wednesday.
The boys' room is scheduled for renovation this week as two new beds have arrived for them. We start by tearing out the carpet, and scraping off the foam underlay. Erica completes a mural that covers all four walls in a castle motif—great! Eric and I, with enthusiastic support from the boys lay down a thick, interlocking tile floor. It's grey rubber in 60cm squares, about 1cm thick. It goes down fast, but requires some tricky cutting around closet door frames, etc. Then Eric & Erica, again with enthusiastic assistance, begin assembling the beds. The beds are large, steel structures with bunks above and a study/play area beneath. There is still a lot of organizational work to be done as decisions are made about storage locations for various toys, books and clothing.
Wendy and I begin personal renovation. She received a gym membership for Christmas, and I buy one at the University. This initiates discussions of our variety of aches and pains, as well as optimal uses of the many pieces of equipment we have never seen before! We hope to improve our fitness level during the remaining winter season. She plans to continue with the gym work all year, but I'm looking forward to migrating to the golf course as soon as possible!
The weather continues mild, with some new snow, and most days getting above freezing. And that's the kind of week it's been here on Lake Superior, where the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average!
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