I had an email from a dear old friend this morning to say that her older sister had passed away and was buried on the weekend. I'm sad because I remembered this lady and it's a reminder of the passage of time and the circle of life.
On a happier note, M and K are going to a Raptor's basketball game this afternoon. I haven't heard about any Superbowl parties tonight, usually M gets an invitation from someone. It sounds like Federer was trounced by Nadal in the Australian Tennis Open. L is not upset because she's a Nadal fan. But Federer was so upset he couldn't make his speech after, he broke down.
To give the boys due credit, they did a great job building their little crane for science (yesterday) with a minimum of instruction. Twisting wires, assembling the pulley, being careful with the hot glue gun, it was assembled in a jiffy. I think it was a positive experience for all. Maybe they even learned something!
L thinks that one of her pre-schoolers at swimming class is autistic, she says she can just tell by his lack of focus and certain key traits. I felt sorry for the mom, thinking it's going to be a hard road ahead. L says she is so attentive to the child too, a wonderful mom. She says there is another boy that is totally brilliant and always has an argument about some activity. He went into the middle of the baby pool yesterday and equated their arrangement to the Bermuda triangle! Some are quite happy to look for the little fish at the bottom of the pool, but this little boy explains why they're not real! For a bit of insight, we've learned that teachers do have their favourites, but their job is to treat everyone equally and not let it show! Isn't that just like life?
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8 comments:
Wishing you a beautiful day! I'm sorry to hear of your friend's loss. =/
Hi Christine,
Yes, time does fly.A lady came to the Sport's Centre last week and I said that it was a few months since I last saw her. She said, "I haven't been for two years !
Makes you think that you must make the most of now.
Life's passing is so hard, isn't it? Bittersweet.
Barbara is right we must make the most of time now. I really like your daughter. She has her head on the right way. She is compassionate and observant. She is going places in life and I am looking forward to find out what she ends up doing. So keep blogging Christine!
I'm sorry to hear about your friends loss!
Kudos to the boys for assembling their science experiment. Job well done. Don't you just love when kids take the initiative and just things themselves? I know you must be a proud momma right now.
PS you've been tagged!
Thanks, Paris. Her sister would've been 80 this year, and she went peacefully in her sleep.
Barbara, well it's good the lady's back at the gym! And it's good advice to make the most of the time we have.
Mmm, I'm learning that life's passing can be quick, sometimes when you least expect it.
Thanks, Lilly, I'm really proud of L, although as I mentioned in today's post, she's a horrible patient when sick.
Bibi, the boys enjoyed their Science project. My friend is now sorting out her sister's affairs, not a pleasant task. Thanks for the tag!
I am sorry to hear about your friend's sister :-(
Your children sound well grounded! Well done on the science project and the swimming job. Does L know what she wants to take in University?
Japra, L is thinking of a business major at the moment. Interestingly, a few kids have decided to take a GAP year, a year off to travel (learn a foreign language), or pursue a competitive sport.
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