Busy, busy, busy!

What have we been up to?
Well, we have been super busy running back and forth lately and I'll be glad when it's all over and I feel like we can settle down again. A little change will do us good though.
It has been nice to actually spend a weekend at the site. I used to think that we had to be doing something every day of every weekend or we'd be wasting time. I will admit that right now, Savanna is watching Curious George for probably the third time but one day isn't going to kill her. Normally, we don't let her watch much television but sometimes when you need to get things done uninterrupted a good DVD isn't a bad thing. She's really been enjoying the Eyewitness series lately and I'm sure she'll love the books, just like I did, when she is able to read them.
She sure does love the library here! We've become regular patrons at Wednesdays story time and are anxious for the September session to start. The library also has a great kids space and their collection of DVD's really makes up for the 2 channels we get here.
Since the fire ban has finally been lifted we can now start making up for lost fireside time. Note to self, stock up on S'mores fixings.
We're looking forward to having visitors up on Thursday and maybe taking advantage of the hotel pool. If anyone else wants to take the drive I can assure you it's well worth it!

It Happened at the Library

I'm happy to say these last few days have been much better. I no longer feel like I'm at a loss as to how to entertain Savanna and I feel like we're both having a good time.
Today we made another trip to the library. I can't help it, I love the library, and around here it's a happening place. Does anyone say that anymore? Anyway, it's usually a great place to find other children and if you don't see many around all you have to do is look across the parking lot to Civitan Park. I love the fact that there are so many young families here. Everyone I've met has been so friendly and it's great to have some adult conversation.
I found it rather amusing today when Savanna decided to "infiltrate" a group of children from a library program who were playing when we got there.
She found an older boy at the Lego table and gave him her standard, "Do you want to play with me?" She has a way with people, this one. He was reluctant at first but soon they were involved in new creations, him, Super Mario characters and her, a princess tower. Shortly after, they announced that they were going to start their puppet show and as soon as the children were told to sit, well, she went and sat! There wasn't much I could do, so I stood back with the other mothers and pretended like she had been there all along. Soon enough, she was putting her hand up to perform. Unfortunately, they ran out of time but I'm sure she will be back to give a performance another day. That's my social butterfly!
As a side note, once again, forgive my lack of photos. It has been raining all day so the iPhone has been safely tucked away and I didn't really miss it.

Freedom!

These last two days have been amazing. Just being able to get out and about has made a huge difference in Savanna and I's previously sour attitudes. I have to admit that we were getting on each others nerves and I'm sure that had something to do with the cabin fever produced by three weeks of living in a trailer without a vehicle. It's also taken some of the stress off Daddy, AKA Wayne, who doesn't have to worry about going out in the evenings to grocery shop or taking us out all weekend to drive around.
We haven't strayed far these last two days but what we have done has been worth it's weight in gold for mommy daughter relations. We did simple things like go to the grocery store followed by a stop at the park, story time at the library and going for ice cream-my personal favorite! Ah, sweet freedom!
Today I also inadvertently forgot my phone, hence no pictures, but it was nice. I actually enjoyed not being attached to it and I think I will attempting to unplug more often.
Supper tonight featured some of our very own garden bounty, imported 700 kilometers to our trailer. Mmm sweet corn-there's nothing like it. I loved going home to see piles of produce waiting for us. Squash, very early, I might add, zucchini, loads and loads of giant zucchini, sweet corn, beans, potatoes and onions. I had many happy bonfire guests taking home produce by the bag load. There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of knowing that what you're eating is 100% organic goodness.

Back Again

So I haven't written much lately-neither has Shakespeare! Tired old jokes aside I feel like I have been way to busy and lacking in the creative spirit lately. Today, I hope to get back on track...
We made the long trip home this weekend. Leaving at 5pm we made it home just after 12:30am-Savanna was awake the whole way.
It was a nice visit and I thought the days were passing slowly, until it was Sunday night. By then it felt like time had flown and then came the hard part of saying goodbyes again. Oh how I hate the goodbyes! Luckily, it gets better by the time you are about two hours down the highway but it sure isn't fun. We probably won't be back until the fall and then it will likely be to stay.
It was nice to have a few minutes of peace and quiet even if it was just sitting on the Kubota in the shop. I have noticed that ever since we went up Savanna has been much less independent and any scrap of free time has gone out the window. I'm hoping that will change now that we will have an extra vehicle. I just hope we make it up in one piece with this car dolly. Anyway...
We have much sightseeing to do and a few visits-we hope-to look forward to so that will keep us busy. I can't wait to take Savanna to the Petawawa library for Dr.Seuss story time, and to the park and, heck, I just can't wait to drive.
There's also this years calendar to consider so picture taking is a must. I can't wait to see it in print!
Whew! Well back to the long drive-wish us good luck.