All is Well!

It's been 3 weeks since we moved and while I do miss a few things (well, really just people), I don't know why we didn't move out here long ago. First of all, there is no wind! Seriously, this is HUGE! Living in SK you get so used to it that you almost don't really notice it, but here I notice almost every day when I step outside that it's NOT windy. So when the temperature is -10 it really is -10...none of that "oh, it's -10 with a -32 windchill" crap. So really, that in itself, makes the move worth it.
And our grocery store...I love it! Seems like such a silly thing to rave about but they have the best shopping carts for kids to sit in...Yonas LOVES sitting in them, plus they are still functional for loading it up with groceries. And the ladies there adore him (well really, can you blame them?). And they are always offering him treats while we shop...deli meat, cookies, suckers, cheese, etc (and the nicest thing is, they ask ME first if it's okay).
Plus, there is so much to do here. We have a monthly membership for Millenium Place (it also gets us into 2 other locations for free) which is an awesome place that has an indoor playground, waterpark, indoor skating rink, fitness centre, and lots more. And it's only $35! We go there all the time. And well, do I even need to mention West Ed Mall?
And one of the best things so far? Yonas has new little playmates that are close to his age and he loves to play with them. T & T are two little ethio boys who are only 2-4 months younger than him and D is the 3 year old "boss" that keeps the three of them in line! And we also have playdates with his buddy Austin who he asks for every day. We had a playdate with Austin on Sunday and he was sooo tuckered out after that he actually slept through the night! This was only the 2nd time he's done this...the first time was the night after he got his 18 month vaccinations. So bonus for mommy!
So yeah, all in all, it's been a great move for all of us.