The main activities that occupied my month of March were cleaning, decluttering, and organizing the house. Of course, I have been playing a lot of hockey too. The April session of hockey starts on April 4. In May, I will switch to slow pitch. I am looking forward to getting outside more in the month of April.
The highlights of March are as follows:
1. Linda and I traveled to Buffalo Lake near Stettler, AB to visit her niece and husband in mid March. We also had a chance to visit my sister, Paulette, and some of her family while we were in that neck of the woods. We enjoyed some good foods, interesting conversations, and lotsa laughs. Linda's niece and her husband love to tell jokes as much as I do. Emails and social media have replaced joke telling art. Once we got rolling, the many jokes I know came back to me with ease.
2. On the last weekend of March, Linda and I went to Edmonton to visit her daughter and her partner. We had a great visit with Erin and Nathalie. We stayed with Linda's nephew, Rob, and his wife, Laura, while we were in Edmonton. Rob and Laura were excellent hosts...more good food, meaningful conversation, and laughter.
3. Bug's 4th Birthday is coming up on April 12. Bug continues to be the going concern that takes over the room when she enters. She is an entertainer like her mother and her grandfather. I am looking forward to seeing her Ukrainian Dance Recital in May.
4. Gunnar continues to be the happy go lucky little boy. He is working on his "dad dads" and his "mom moms". Whenever we say, "Yay, Gunnar!", he claps his hands enthusiastically. He is such a cutie!
5. During the Easter Break, we will be doing the annual family holiday. This year, we are flying to Phoenix where we have a house with a large backyard pool rented for the week. The kids are looking forward to the getaway. Mary is especially looking forward to the vacation. Mary is looking forward to having more hands on deck to look after the children. I am looking forward to getting some quantity time with children and grandchildren. Linda and I are going a few days early to get set up and to do some hiking in the Phoenix area.
6. My good life continues with Haley and I walking the granddogs on a weekly basis. We sometimes get together for meals on the weekend as well. I also get out to Mary and Morgan's at least once a week to play with the grand kids and get them ready for bed time. When the little ones have settled down, Mary and I have great conversations before I head home. I am blessed.
In closing, I want to say I am sure we are all looking forward to spring and summer activities. Furthermore, it is encouraging to see restrictions being lifted. Now if we could only have peace in Ukraine, wouldn't it be grand. I pray. I hope. While I still breathe, I hope. Peace, joy, and love to all.
