Monday 5 April 2021

Currently Life: April 2021

Currently life.... I am back friends!  It's been a while since I've done a life update so I thought this might be the perfect time.  Let's jump in!


Currently celebrated Easter and this year I was able to have my mom and dad with us, as well as my aunt and uncle.  Being with family is always a gift and although our province continues to struggle and race against the VOC (variant of COVID), I am happy to report that all of our parents have received their first shots!!!!  Also, one can never get too old for the Easter bunny to visit and the girls enjoy receiving his gifts and doing all the egg dying just as they did before, although they aren't into taking pictures like they did before.  



Currently feeling.  Well my friends I am coming out of a week of sadness to be honest.  Our beloved pup of 12 years, Tanner, took a turn for the worst the week leading up to Easter and we had to make the difficult decision to put him down.  Although we knew that this would happen due to his prognosis in August, its never easy to let our furry loved ones go.  Our home and hearts have an empty feeling,  but we do know how much joy, love and laughter he brought into our home over the years.  

I have also been reflecting a great deal on how this signals an end to a a chapter of our lives. Tanner was there through my second pregnancy, baby Anya coming home, toddlers, first days of school, my masters program, camping adventures, buying our cabin and spending the last 4 summers at our lake,  pandemic life, and so on.  The girls are now both tween/teens, 14 & 11, their lives changing and  becoming more independent, and Tanner was that last piece of my life as a mom of "little people".   He was always one of my little kids, tagging along on our puddle jumping adventures, splash park fun, trick or treating at Halloween, et.  He will be deeply missed but I am thankful for all the years he gave us and that we were all able to cuddle him and be with him right to the end.  He went peacefully and with love surrounding him.





Currently reading.  The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel.   Get it.  Read it.  You will NOT regret it.  It's a beautiful story of a young French woman and man, who work tirelessly to save Jewish children during WWII, while also preserving their identities so that they will not be lost forever.  Incredible story that will fill your heart with hope in humanity.





Currently watching.  Logan and I don't watch a ton of TV but we usually sit down for 30 minutes before bed.  We LOVE Modern Family!  It makes us laugh each and every night.  If you have watched it we are definitely  Clair and Phil.  




Currently listening.  I listen to a variety of podcasts in the mornings when I am getting ready for work but recently I listened to Abby Wombach on Dare to Lead by Brene Brown  and was completely enthralled and her book Wolfpack is already purchased and on it's way to me!  




Currently dreaming of a trip to visit my sister and family in Victoria, BC at the end of June.  Fingers crossed it happens, as it'll be almost 2 years since we've seen them.  We hope to be vaccinated by then and safely enjoy some outings with our combined families.  We hope to enjoy hiking, surfing, biking, cooking, and just each others company.  We also have a plan to go and explore Tofino, BC which will be a first for our family and I am hoping to check an item off of my bucket list, SURFING.  Full disclosure I tried  it in Mexico when I was 22 but I only did it a few times, and this will be an opportunity to actually take lessons and give it a try.  To be honest, I am very worried that I wont be able to do it, but I am not going to let that feeling stop me from trying.  


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Currently wearing.  Since spring decided to arrive early for Saskatchewan, I've been happily sporting bare legs when it's not freezing cold, my new schaket when I don't still need my parka, and overall enjoying wearing less layers!!!!  What a gift this early spring has been for all of our mental health.  A bright, warm, sunny, spring day is good for the soul.  




What have you been up to lately?



16 comments:

  1. So nice to catch up with you guys. But my heart is heavy for the loss of your beloved Tanner. That quote you shared is so true. My pups would wait for me to come home and always be so happy to see me when I walked through the door. Such unconditional love. I have one kitty who waits close to the door, too. She is a sweetie. I know Tanner had the best life and left a huge hole in your heart.
    What is that pie you photographed? Didn't see it mentioned but it looks mouthwatering!
    Hope you get to visit your sister soon. And that you are able to mark surfing off your bucket list of activities. I haven't surfed. Boogie boarded? Yes. Water skied? Yes. Snorkeled? Yes. I always wanted to scuba dive. That ship may have sailed, however.

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    1. You've done so many things!!!! That's awesome. I've not done scuba dving either and I am not sure if I would like being so far below surface but then again never say never. Thank you for your condolences for Tanner. He was our sweetheart and although we are getting used to life without him, we will forever have him in our hearts and we still miss him daily.

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  2. It looks like you had a wonderful Easter with your family! I would be terrified to surf and am excited for you that you're going to try it! I'm so very sorry about Tanner. Pets are part of the family and it's so hard when we lose them. Thinking of you and sending a big hug.

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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    1. Thank you for your condolences for Tanner. He was our sweetheart and although we are getting used to life without him, we will forever have him in our hearts and we still miss him daily.

      I am excited to give it a try but honestly I suspect it will be a disaster. LOL.

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  3. I'm currently watching Modern Family too and I am loving it! We just planned a summer vacation to go and see my sister and it's been two years since we've seen them too (and my boys' first trip going down to see them since they moved from our area to the south). So sorry to hear about Tanner. My boys are all at that age when they don't really want photos taken either and they wouldn't even die eggs or anything this Easter. I love how independent they are getting but sometimes I get sad for all those fun family activities no one wants to participate in anymore.

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    1. Oh my gosh Joanne, I hear everything you are saying as mom. I am constantly battling these bittersweet moments and feelings. At least I get lots of little kid wonder at school. I just keep on laughing every time we watch a new episode and it's the perfect length before bed.

      Thank you for your kind words.

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  4. I am sorry about your pup! Glad it is warming up over there We are enjoying some wonderuful spring weather this week so time on the porch is a priority!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. hank you for your condolences for Tanner. He was our sweetheart and although we are getting used to life without him, we will forever have him in our hearts and we still miss him daily.

      I love great porch/patio weather, in the morning with my coffee, mid-day reading and an evening glass of wine. Enjoy!

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  5. I am SO sorry to hear about the loss of Tanner. We have 2 older cats that have been around since forever and they are both having declining health the last few years and it is so sad. I am glad you got to celebrate Easter a bit and I hope you get your family trip in June! I just had my first vaccine yesterday of Pfizer and my husband is already vaccinated.

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    1. Thank you so much and I am sorry to hear about your pets as well. I am so happy for you and your husband. If we can get as many people globally vaccinated the faster we can collectively move forward. That's exciting!

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  6. I'm so sorry for your loss! This must have been awful for you.
    Easter with your family sounds wonderful and I'm glad you are enjoying the weather.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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    1. Thank you kindly. I appreciate your words.

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  7. It's nice you spent time with family at Easter - I much preferred the big family Easter over the virtual one we had to have during iso last year! Although we still didn't feel right doing in person church again we did make sure to visit both our families and enjoy no restrictions on the day!

    So sorry to hear about the loss of your dog though, how painful for you all :(

    Thanks so much for joining the #WeekdayWearLinkup! Hope that you are having a good weekend :)

    Away From The Blue

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    1. That's wonderful to hear!!!! I know Australia has done really well through the pandemic and that's fantastic. I am glad that you are returning to regular life with your friends and family but I hear you on being hesitant. I think some of the effects will linger much longer than we expect.

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  8. Bo, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Tanner. It is never easy to lose our furry family members. Sending you lots of virtual hugs, my friend. And yay for bare legs! We have had a few days here where I could go bare legged, but it is super cold again with snow flurries forecasted this week. Ugh. Thanks for linking with me!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words. Our weather is up and down and all over the place as well, so I hear you and feel you lady. This week getting dressed will be a breeze since it's "spirit" week at school. LOL! Thanks for stopping by.

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