Thursday, February 12, 2009

Life is a holiday


Bermudians seem to really know how to live.  Although we have only been back to school since January, we are currently in the midst of a week long break for the students (staff had meetings and only have Thursday and Friday off work).  Morgan, Quinn and I have enjoyed the break heading off to the zoo-quarium and checking out the "touch pool" where Morgan was brave enough to hold a sea pudding, playing at Shelley Bay playground and beach, and taking the ferry to see the dolphins at Dockyards.  
Our house is also feeling more like a home now that we have done a little entertaining.  Sunday night Barb Smith (from Sterling Hall - here to do some in-service for the staff) was our first "official" dinner party guest, and the next afternoon, Jim's staff were thrilled to be invited to have a drink (or two or three) at our house at the inaugural February Break "whine" and cheese. We were really pleased with the turnout (around 45 people) and the fact that it didn't even seem over-crowded. 
The best news for me, though, is that with Jim having some extra time to look after the boys, Thursday was spent securing a new (to us) car!!!  We are the proud owners of a little charcoal coloured Hyundai Getz.  Now Quinn and I can zip around the island and take in the sights while Morgan and Jim slug it out at school.  All this and we get to wear shorts everyday!