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Spring Time is Here!



Now that it is officially Spring some good weather has come along with it! Just the other day I put Malak in her stroller and walked to my parents house, it took about 15-20 to get there but it was great! I got some exercise and Malak got to see nature all around her. She was amazed by the construction flags that were stuck into the grass, every time she saw one she would say wow! I want to commit to going on more walks this year and get out of this lazy phase that I am in. I guess my problem is that I do not like to do things by myself but things have to change if I am ever going to get out of this rut in my life.


My Spring cleaning is slowly getting done. I am cleaning out the apartment bit by bit. Today I scrubbed down the fridge and did my weekly whole bathroom cleaning. I finally got to that pile of laundry I have lying around a few days ago and man what a relief that was! The problem is that there is always laundry to do! Tomorrow's commitment is scrubbing the stove top and taking my clothing donation to the Salam Community Center. I have had my donation ready to go for a while but have been putting it off. They are moving locations at the moment so I still have time before they are settled into their new location. Next week's commitment is going to have to be rearranging the furniture and moving the couch out from in front of the balcony to be able to get outside!

One thing you have to get used in Canada is the weather, each day is different! One day it's beautiful warm and sunny but the next morning you could wake up to rain and freezing temperatures. Waiting for the real Spring whether to come and settle in.

Our work as mothers is never finished but you have to learn to prioritize and commit to working even if it gets done bit by bit :)


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