So we have made it to Winnipeg. The 4 day drive from Ottawa was awesome and the kids did so well. We never ended up camping much to Matthew's disappointment, there is always next summer.
The kids have settled well in life with the grandparents. We are in their 3 bedroom bunglow. The 3 kids are sharing a room(just like in Ottawa) and we have converted the living room, which wasn't really being used into the kids play room. Keeps the mess in one area. Thank goodness for basements. Kyle's work area is in the basement along with some of our stuff in storage. The rest is in the garage. We got rid of so much stuff and we still have lots. Photo albums, books, things that you can't get rid of. Good thing my dad has a 2 car garage. More storage room.
We have been here for 2 weeks and life is already hectic. The boys are in piano lessons, the 3 kids in are in gymnastics, the 3 boys are taking Mandarin lessons and Kyle and I are taking Spanish lesson. I knew as the kids grew older things would get busier. Keeps us out of trouble.
We are settling into a little bit of a routine. It is really nice living with the parents. Mum does most of the cooking and there is always someone in the house if we need to run out for a few minutes. Don't have to spend the extra time getting the kids ready and taking them all with you. They can also stay home if they just don't want to go. Most times the kids are with us anyways, they don't want to leave their mummy and daddy. Kyle and I can take Spanish lessons together and my mum will look after the kids. I am so spoilt!
