North Cowichan, RCMP, Transit and the school district vision teacher teamed up to show vision students and parents all the ways the kids can learn to navigate and ride public transit on their own.
It was a cool event. I learned a lot more than I was expecting to. It was clear some of the kids will use the information learned. Kai didn't pay attention. Wasn't interested. He did jump forward when bananas were offered so he heard that. He didn't answer any questions. Stared blankly off into space like he does when he's bored. He had zero clue how to cross a road. Made zero attempt to follow instructions. They saved handi dart for last. It's clear to us that Kai is quite unlikely to head off across the street onto a public bus and manage getting to the right spot. Never say never but handi dart is way more likely for him with some one else arranging it and getting him on it.
He got to keep the vest.
This is an area of cars where first responders practice using the jaws of life. That was cool to see.
Four learning stations were set up.
He won traffic sign bingo. The prize was a wee stuffed shark. There was a survey later, the first question asked was 'what was your child's favorite part?" I said, a banana snack and winning a shark.
Eric left to meet a friend for coffee. Kai and I went to McDonald's to see Jia and eat lunch. He helped me shop. We brought the groceries home. Eric and Malcom were back. They came to unload Onyx. To my horror, Malcolm grabbed a giant package of ladies diapers to carry in. Sigh. This is my life now. I escaped pretty quickly with Kai after that embarrassing moment. We were way too early to get Luk so we parked at the dog park for a bit.
Luk and I dropped Kai at playgroup and went to the court house to support a friend with an unpleasant wee battle. It was adjourned for another month. Then back to pick up Kai.
Phew. It was a long day.
Today was another long day. Speech with Kai. Dump run and lawn cutting for Eric. Pet chores, emails, texts, messages, paperwork, banking and dishes for me. Then Eric and I picked up Jia, had lunch out and hit Superstore and the pharmacy before getting the boys. A visit with Eric's oldest sister. Dinner, a nap and finally Trooper.
How much are ya'll loving the warm weather?
We have Sat and Sun free. Wild.
There is a funeral for a school friend on Saturday but I really despise funerals. The odds of me actually making it are slim. She had cancer and choose holistic because chemo will kill you.
I do really want to see the Mandelorian and Grogu movie with Luk. Kai isn't sure he wants to see it. He would probably go just for the popcorn though. Eric has a long list of projects.
I'm trying to get us on trails for Sunday. Squirrel is still on blocks so just Oscar this weekend. Unless Eric works miracles.
I'm pretty excited about getting to my first trail day with Squirrel.
