“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.”
― William Shakespeare
Indeed… a hustle down the hallway at school, a dash through the woodland trails to camp, and even the occasional hurried scuff of a late snowfall in the driveway… all have the pleasure of that rush towards warmer, longer days! Glad to be leaving a nagging winter in the rear view mirror and looking forward to more outdoor adventure, time on task getting yard / garden ready, and honest engagement in the day. Bring it on!
Weekends 1 & 2 were about Ms Lumsden working, and me playing 😂! April is “crunch time” in IB world so her focus was on students, papers, and marks. That left copious, lonely sessions of camp time for me! All good @camplumsden, other than issues around Burner #1 on Propane Stove. When I see gas “poofing” where it shouldn’t I’m out! Measurements have been taken 👍. Chores galore captured on sunny Saturdays this time of year… inside and outside work to prep for visits and visitors was full on!
Two short school weeks were made possible through mid-month Easter Holidays… gotta love the PEI tradition and chance to convene in Summerside! Conversation, foodie delights, excessive lounging and late night music sounded through the Mountain Ave hallways. I worked hard to get out though… lots of walking through the days in PEI. An admittedly embarrassing weakness, Easter candy, is in full show and I have a hard time staying out of the sweets 🤤!
Down times were filled with bits and drabs on trip prep. I’m starting to feel absolutely selfish! Deep dive planning is in full swing for a summer ✈️ to Amsterdam (great early deal on airfare) and an extension into long awaited Scandinavia. Feeling the flow on this one “Happy”, being all in on everything except the price tag 🫣. Regardless, we’re gonna take the financial hit on the chin to create almost two weeks, post school end, of vacation in some of Europe’s most ”Canadian” like cities. Planning, purchasing and preparing are the P’s we have in play so far!