Fireflies

Tabi and Nemi at the dance competition Friday night. The most darling dance duo ever! They were amazing--didn't miss a beat. Though it was a little crazy before they went on: the DJ didn't have Fireflies. He couldn't use our CD either. I phoned Peter to drive down my Ipod asap. The DJ was able to somehow hook up my Ipod with his system and the performance was saved.
Valentines Day weekend was rather good for Peter and I. We went out for supper (although PJ forgot to make reservations--we squeezed in at the Cactus Club. Then we missed the movie so we rented a British film "in a day." It was good. The suspense was great. An unusual film.
I must complete my lit review before Hawaii so I am working hard each and every day.
Mist had a great afternoon yesterday at the H2O Centre with Marley. It is great they are such good friends. Marley is the daughter of Caroline--a friend of my sister Theresa's since 1977!
Marley spilled the beans on what her mom was up to yesterday--so Caroline if you read this--I am curious as to where and what?
My girls and I all upped our bikini collections for Hawaii and now we all have 3 to take!
I finally started back at my workout schedule, yay!!! My nausea is under control--$30 a week worth of manuka honey later! I am feeling fantastic again even though I know I still am fighting the bacteria in my gut so I must remain on double dose of acid reducers for about 2 more months and the honey too. It feels so good to feel normal again yay!!! When your health is seriously compromised for an extended time period--one reflects on life . And I want to live my life is the spirit of fun adventure, and compassion.

Tea Party on a Hot Summer's Afternoon

Weird days. Pretty much indoor bound because of smoke quality in air. Fire on West side grown to about 2000 hectares! The mountain is closed to vehicular traffic-YAY! Apparently to prevent another 2007 fire outbreak (I'd forgotten about that!).Very hot out, near 40 oC--lightening predicted--not great conditions up here on the mountain.

I am writing up my lit review. Finally finished the readings--now for the writing. It has been so very difficult to juggle classes, work and looking after my three darlings these past weeks. Mistaya has been an amazing babysitter and I have received great help from Miranda and my mom. But I do wish Peter had not decided to teach full time these past weeks! I will never take another class unless Peter takes the time off to look after the girls.

Must take a bottle of Sprite down to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Mistaya bought it yesterday, took a swig and then we realized white powder was floating in it. I was freaked wondering what she'd ingested. However she appears to be fine.

Mist went golfing with friends last night, Tabs had a sleepover at a friends and watched "Coraline"--I loved that movie--creepy. Pip played with Nem ant Artmei while their parents, my mom and Peter and I had a drink in the evening. It was too hot and smokey to go the beach last night. Tonight I may go for a quick dip or bike ride depending on the air quality. Also I shall work some more this evening. Bleck! 

Mom's just arrived to help the girls make afternoon cupcakes for a tea party. Must sign off and will post pics when they are finished--Granny, Mist, Tabs, Pip, Aretmi, Nem and friend Makaila ready to bake!