One Week

Its been a great week.  The girls and I were on our own as Andy has some work travel.  We were busy and tried to find a nice routine to our lives.  We still had a bunch of unpacking to do, but we also got out and explored.

This was our last week of Swim for Molly and she did great.  She has FINALLY gained the confidence to swim on her own and has done so well. We are now working on her confidence to back float and front float.  As soon as we can master these two floats she will be moved up to the next level.  Amelia on the other hand would LOVE to take swim lessons, but the two places in Kodiak only start at Age 4.  When speaking to the Rec department I mentioned that A had been in swim since before turning 1.  Their response was that they find it easier to work with Age 4 and up.  They also only offer swim lessons during school breaks.  There are not enough kids or instructors on the Island to keep it going all year.  So,  it looks like I will be teaching A how to swim and M will join us at open swim times.

We got to tour M's Elementary school this week and register for Kindergarten.  I am  not going to post too much about her school, as this is public forum.  It went really well.  On Monday we will find out her teacher.  Its such a small town and school that is sort of like having a casting call. After 4pm on the given day, your child's name is posted on the front the school.  You drive and up and check. After, this we will have a parent conference with the teacher.  As I mentioned the school is small, with two teachers per grade (K-5th).  M will ride the bus.

Its going to be an early morning as the bus arrives before 7:30!  We went to the Bus Safety event on Saturday.  A great event and I am so glad we went. The kids got to simulate being picked up from the bus stop and then a quick bus ride going over procedures.  Each kid is actually assigned a person to sit with and seat!  Wow.

The girls and I went to the little touch tank/aquarium facility on the Island. Its run by the Alaska fish and game association.  Its lovely. Small, but lovely.  We saw a variety of crabs, sea stars, halibut, flounder, rock fish and of course Salmon.  Molly got to hold a sea cucumber!  The hermit crabs were much bigger and a little more shy than we were used to.

Lastly,  it was  great week for sunshine!  We met some new friends in town at the 10.00 Beer/Burger night. Delicious. I love Burgers and this was one of the best, plus you can't beat the price. The only funny side was that the Beer wasn't delivered so slim pickings :)

My goal for the next week is to find my adventurous side and get out on a hike.  The girls and I have yet to do this on our own and I've heard its easy and fun! The trepidation comes from the possible bear sightings but since we make a lot noise, probably not likely.

Enjoy the few pictures...