Cannonball!

Sean this weekend up at the high school pool. We go up most Sundays and recently he doesn't want to use his kickboard or any other "floaty". Last weekend Karla talked about him swimming half the length of the pool. Well this weekend he just swims everywhere! Jumping in is the new thing! He will do that for 10-15 times. So fun!

First Day of School for Sean!

Yes... I know... it's been about 3 months since we updated this blog and the reason why is because we were a bit busy. We had a baby, a summer holiday in Canada and are already back to school/work full on. So, give us a little break and we'll try to catch you up! :o)

Let's start with today: Sean's first day of school! This consisted of waking up at 6 a.m., riding the bus (with his neighbours) at 7:15 a.m. and coming home at 2:30 p.m.! Yes, he's in the long program at HKIS in the R1 class (R1 = reception 1 = school for 4-yr-olds) and gets to do all kinds of big kid things like eat lunch at school, go to library, PE and Chinese classes, as well as play, listen to stories, rest after lunch (they all have a towel to lay out on the floor and rest with lights off - too cute) and play some more. Sean was pretty matter-of-fact about his day when asked all about it by his mom and dad, so we think it went well. Of course, we just want him to love school... since he'll be going for quite a few years!



Karla was teary-eyed as the bus drove away in the a.m., but quickly distracted herself by pushing Samantha Joy in the stroller into the park for a good walk/hike. Chris took a few photos of the event and then walked up his 200 steps to his office. A new school year... a new beginning... all very exciting!