Hi everyone! I accidentally went on haitus there and didn't tell anyone. Did you miss me? Did you notice? If not, that's OK. If you did, I'm sorry. I was posting on the FB page so you knew I wasn't dead at least, but since our latest move (yes, I moved AGAIN), I've been barely posting there too.
We've moved to Southern Ontario, like we were supposed to all those years ago, and it is wonderful. We're on the shores of Lake Ontario near the Thousand Islands regions in a larger town full of lovely folks. There's so much to do and see! I got a transfer with the bank so I'm still working there, but I'm also working part time at my dream job for Indigo, Canada's largest book retailer. I love it but I end up working two or three days a week for 12 hours or so when I'm at both. In September there was a stretch where I worked 20 something days in a row. I'm trying to decide where I'm happier and which one has better opportunity for me without burning out.
Today is Gabriel's birthday; I now officially have a teenager. How did this happen?! How is this smart, hard working young man the little smooshy cheeked boy I used to run around and play Pokemon trainer with? Next year he'll be going to highschool! Dating! He's determined to get into the Royal Military College and become an space engineer, which we fully support. His dream of becoming the first man on Mars is still as strong as it was 10 years ago.
Both kids are liking their new school, which is a relief after the very difficult year Gabe had last year (which I didn't write about for privacy reasons. That's his story to tell someday, if he wants too. Suffice to say bullying is a real problem and I'm glad Gabe felt like he could talk to us when he needed too. It may have saved his life.)
On the horizon is a trip to the CN Tower for Gabe's birthday present, volunteering with the Loving Spoonful and organizing things here a bit better and seeing if I can get published. Wish me luck! It feels good to be back.
