It’s been well over a couple of years since we did anything more than basic maintenance in the garden (all we’ve done is mow the lawn including its weeds, and put down thick layers of mulch to slow the growth of weeds). With stay-at-home in place, we decided to do something a little more in […]
Browsing Month: April 2020
Making Newton’s Cradle
You can buy the device that shows the conservation of energy, momentum and friction for $45 on Walmart, but Lara decided she wanted to make one instead. So she found a youtube video and got to work.
Month 2 of physical distancing
We are very fortunate that there has been minimal impact on our family during the covid-19 pandemic. The kids are still happy and healthy, and making adjustments to staying at home.
1000 piece puzzle: Flower Market
This puzzle took about 10 days. The weather is getting nicer, so the kids are spending more time outdoors.
Modern communications
Lara had to create an avatar as part of her Grade 5 graduation activities. She then used it to send us a message!
Seafood Deliveries
Due to covid-19, we switched to curbside pickup or delivery services where possible for groceries. Fortunately many commercial companies in Toronto have changed to service residential customers without additional delivery costs. One of these is Daily Seafood. Our first delivery was simply the minimum amount required ($120). The clams and salmon in that first delivery […]
1000 piece puzzle: Gapstow Bridge, Central Park
Next up was chosen by Nolan, completed in a week on Apr 15.
Month 1 of physical distancing
On Mar 13, since Lara was sick anyway, we kept all three kids at home. It turned out to be our first day of social distancing given how things unfolded. Since we cancelled the trip to Costa Rica during March Break, and then schools did not reopen due to covid-19, we’ve been at home a […]
1000 piece puzzle: Cinque-Terre, Italy
This was chosen as soon as the previous Ocean Colours was completed. Even with the lending, we still have over 30 puzzles under the basement stairs (thanks to one kijiji purchase, a few garage sales and Grandpa!). Still taking about a week to complete the puzzles – this was done on Apr 8.