You couldn't handle my undivided attention.*

*Just one of my recent favourite quotes by Dwight Schrute.

This has got to be some kind of record. I only blogged about a week ago. The only problem with doing entries often is that some weeks are less interesting than others. I will intersperse the real happenings of the week with false ones and see if you can tell the difference!

We had a few things of note happen lately. We had a lovely Easter Sunday out in Wetaskiwin with the Laytons. The girls love visiting and love being with Amigo and Leo, the resident pets. The weather was nice enough that they spent some time making chalk masterpieces on the front sidewalk, swinging on the swings and enjoying the rail-less deck that everyone loves so much. Good job Travis and Ryan! Ryan also found 8 boxes of memorabilia from his childhood/teenagehood and had fun sorting through all of his old treasures.

Also, Janet Jackson came over to our house to use the bathroom.

This is what holidays are really for, right?


We spent Easter Monday doing things together, playing outside, swimming (Madeline finally could show Daddy the new pool we love to go to - Millenium Place) and just relaxing before the week started again.

Here is the aftermath of swimming:


Drool...


Ryan taught me how to drive his motorbike.

We also had a visit from a special holiday character, although it was a little late. The "easter bunny" forgot to put the baskets out the night before so some sleight of hand was required to insert them in an inconspicuous place before anyone noticed.

Maddie discovering the baskets in the hall.


Madeline and her chocolate goodies.


I didn't eat any Easter candy!

Claire and her Easter basket.


We were able to go to a friend's baptism in which I was lucky enough to accompany the music (and an impromptu musical number!) and say a talk. I think I've said enough talks lately to last for several years.

I finished a book that had taken me almost a month to read. That's one of the longest stretches ever. It was a Stephen King book that someone recommended to me. I'm not a fan but thought I'd try it. Meh. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Probably since the cover is a big pool of blood I should have steered clear, but you never know. The only reason I finished it was because it became a personal challenge for myself to slog through it. I started a new one yesterday called The Mysterious Benedict Society. Although I'm only part-way through, I'd heartily recommend it to anyone. It's very fun.

Wednesday was garbage day! (I said this week had its highs and lows). Ryan also had a little accident while playing soccer at youth activities and sprained his ankle. He's slowly been recuperating and had to get it x-rayed - nothing was serious. His students made a big "Get well" poster for him and he's glad to finally be able to put weight on it and get back to work today. One of things he was most upset about? It's his shifting foot for the bike.

Claire got back into the swing of things today with horseback riding. You can tell that we're veterans at this now because I wasn't clicking pictures every 5 seconds. I didn't even bring the camera. But it was great to see old friends, to see how all the girls had grown and to see Claire's horse Babe again. What a steady old friend she is. :) Claire did well and had fun. Madeline spent the time getting as dirty and dusty as possible and playing make believe games with another rider's brother. One class last year they spent the entire time pretending to be garbage cans. It's quite fun to eavesdrop on their conversations.

I caught up on the episodes of The Office while cleaning our computer room. That's not really exciting, but it's fulfilling. I love sorting and organizing and rarely have the time to sit down and devote myself to a project of that magnitude.

The girls are having more fun playing together lately. Madeline loves to climb all over Claire's equipment so she can be a part of things.


Okay - did you catch all the false information? Here's a recap:
Janet Jackson using our bathroom. (I wish! Also, a small homage to The Goonies)
Ryan taught me how to drive his motorbike. (This isn't true, yet. But he is determined to try.)
I didn't eat any Easter candy! (Unfortunately, this is not true, but I was pretty good)