Democracy

 Max is studying political systems in class.  Today Max was telling me about democracy. 

Max:  Mom, I want to know why our classroom is not a democracy.  

Me:  That is a good question.  Perhaps you should ask your teacher that question.  In all honesty, Max, there are conditions under which a democracy doesn't work very well.

Max:  Yeah, like when you don't have an odd number of people.

Standards

 Ada was sitting at the table colouring.  While she worked she was chattering away to me.

Ada: Mom, do you know how no matter what I draw you love it?

Greta:  Yes

Ada:  While on this drawing I need to do my best work.  This is for my friends and they are not like you.

First Day of School

 The kids all recently had their first day of school with the new COVID regime.  I was a little worried about how they would like it, particularly Max who is going to school full time for the first time in a long while.  After his first day I ask him, "How was school Max?"

Max:  Ok I guess.  We played some fun games during gym.

Greta: What about the learning?

Max:  That wasn't too bad either.  I was able to tune most of it out.

A visit from the Easter Bunny

This Easter weekend we decided to take advantage of some of the nice weather and clean up the yard.  I was busily working away at clearing leaves and debris from the mint bed when I accidentally uncovered the Easter bunny, or should I say, her babies.  The kids were delighted.  The babies eyes were not yet open, but they have hair and are very cute.  We put the nest back together.  I thought the mom would move the babies the next day when she saw the nest had been disturbed, but she did not.  They are still there.  Here are a few pictures:

Escaping Quarantine

With the weather starting to get a little nicer, we escaped quarantine one afternoon and ventured down to the creek near our house.  We are lucky to live near a lot of nature and a few days prior the kids had found a nice private section of the creek filled with minnows.  It was perfect for social distancing, while still having somewhere to go!  We came back a few days later armed with nets and a pail and a plan to catch some fish.  It took a lot of patience, but before long we had a truly impressive haul.

Minnow fishing spot

Max also spent a good part of the afternoon attempting to trace the underground paths of some burrowing animal.  He stuck sticks down, ran around finding entrances, stuck his head in and even resorted to digging himself.  I have to admit it was a great deal of entertainment from a literal hole in the ground!  It also made for an amusing picture.

Max with his head in a hole

Want to see that a little closer?

Story time with Darwyn Jean

Inspired by the story time put on by her uncle Mike for the Saskatoon Public Library, Darwyn has decided to do her own story time.  Watch and enjoy!

P.S.  Ada's is coming soon!

Best parents in the biggest thing

Ada told us: "You're the best parents in the universe.  Um, actually, you're the best parents in the cul-de-sac.  Because that's bigger."