Living the dream this long weekend. Summer is definitely leaving us behind as the morning temperatures dip down to single digits. Leaves have started to turn on certain trees, and others have begin to curl. The bugs have seemingly lessened at night as the heat has dissipated these last ten days. The dusk fishing expeditions are easier on the flesh, and the warmth from the fires are welcomed rather than sweat inducing. The final days of week nine of summer break are upon us.
We even received the notices for our kids classroom placements. Good news on all fronts. So that should minimize tantrums where friends, and teachers are concerned. We do have three weeks for the board/ministry to decide there has to be a shake up, followed by a reshuffle of kids and resources, so crisis not entire averted yet. But better to start from a good footing, and hope for the best. We’ll just have to see how it all shakes out.
Spent some time yesterday moving wood piles, making stacks, and tidying up to reclaim space for moving things around by the boat launch. I was glad for the chance to swim once the four of us were done. Lake is down to 70°F , the coolest it has been all summer. It was above 80°F in early July, and then decreased over the following weeks. No major algae blooms this year. This coming weeks heat wave might bring the temperature up a degree or two, but these cold nights really sap the lakes ability to hold on to its heat. Unless the heatwave lasts all night too. In which case forget what I’ve just said.
These poor kids are going to be sweltering at school this week, as it is supposed to feel like 40-41°C for a few days in a row. Yuck. Shame that wasn’t last week when we could have been swimming to stay cool.
I’m excited! We can start our major clean up sessions once the kids are back in school. Turn out all the broken junk, and have more room for what the kids really play with. Make our tiny house feel more spacious. It’s a great time of year. Though I imagine I’ll get busy with work now that all of the summer events have come to a close, and the polling, research data is being compiled. September may just fly right on by! Plus add in our Markham Fair commitments and it will really be a fast paced month. Get your tickets online for the Markham Fair before September 25th and Save 20% OFF your ticket(s)!
Catch you about town. Mask up, take care out there. Ciao Bella!
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