Wandy McNoble Down Under

• Splash Pads and Swimming Pools 2 weeks ago "Splash pads and swimming pools" pretty much sums up the the summer for us so far. We have had very hot, humid weather for all of July and water play is such a relief. Luckily, our region entered "Stage 2" of reopening at the end of June, which included the opening of splash pads and outdoor...
• Covid Diaries Week 15 1 month ago Socially distanced living continues... here's a recap of the week of June 20th - 26th.DoingIt was a very busy weekend with my dad’s 65th bday on Saturday and Father’s Day on Sunday. The kids are always very happy for an occasion for a chocolate cake, and my dad barely had time to blow out his...
• Covid Diaries Weeks 13 & 14 1 month ago I couldn't quite keep up with the weekly updates so this addition covers two weeks, from June 6th - 19th. When I started writing these diaries in March, I had no idea it would last this long. Restrictions have definitely loosened up a bit, but we are still a far distance from “normal”, whatever...
• Ella Turns 5! 1 month ago Last week was Ella's fifth birthday. Wow! Five years old! It's strange how we percieve time. On one hand, I can't believe I have been a mother for five years, but on the other, I can't really remember not being a mother. When I think back to my pre-children days, it's like I'm watching a movie of...
• Covid Diaries Week 12 1 month ago A recap of our 12th week of social distancing. May 30th - June 5thDoingOur latest addition to our backyard play centre: a paddling pool. We were all a bit disappointed with how small it is, but Ella is thrilled with it. We’ve had some hot and humid days this week so it’s been a good way to get...

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