Gramma Camp – Week 24 Finale

Thursday 

Isabelle got herself up at 7. She asked if she should run down to wake her sister. Sure can! Grampa was out getting the oil changed on the car, he was up earlier than early. The day had begun.

Josephine was set up in the dining room today. Consequences. 'Nuff said! 

Of the 34 kids in her class, none had their videos turned on. It's rather interesting. The teacher was a replacement. 

I showed these to the girls. They always turn off their cameras. I keep suggesting the girls post a photo of themselves in lieu of an icon. Nope. We'll hope for regular school in September.

This was an cool activity: create a poster to change an opinion. Jos was working on a LGBTQ poster. She is using ProCreate. She knew her message, that it is OK to be yourself, societal acceptance of who you are, but was having trouble visualizing it. I suggested she close her eyes, which she did, to imagine for a moment, and she came up with this. I was so proud of her! The child is taking off her mask to reveal her true colours, a rainbow face. 

Jos has done 266 assignments over the two terms. The platform is quite complex.

They both had a break at the same time, which is unusual. They offered to hold one another's feet, doing situps for exercise, and then Jos began kissing Iz as she rose. Fair game for Iz's turn!

Outdoor play 

The poor parents have to report the exercise the kids get to their teachers. This is why I post our activities!

What a beautiful day!

Isabelle said, "Gramma, take a picture of me for your blog!"

The sun was gorgeous, refracting off the candle holder and sparkling on the wall.

This is where Isabelle usually sits. Thing is, it's where Nutmeg usually sits when they aren't here. Iz was sitting, reading or doing Minecraft. Nutmeg jumped up on the couch beside her, and meowed, "That's my spot!" We giggled.

Today we (Iz and I) learned that 'created' (en française) is créé. Isabelle was comparing Hip Hop to Jazz. The teachers are into these compare and contrast charts.

 Also, we (Jos and I) did some research on the influencers from Britain and Canada who were in favour of Confederation. I found a resource! We read together at the dining room table, Grampa beside her and figured out the story. 

Here are five reasons:

1. Britain wanted to assimilate the large French population in Lower Canada.
2. Upper Canada and Lower Canada were unable to rectify differences.
3. They were worried about American expansion to the north.
4. Each colony had separate railways, and they wanted to expand and create one railway across the continent.
5. Britain wasn't sure if there was any value in keeping Canada as a colony or not. Some thought it would be a safe place to go in case of war.
6. The Reciprocity Treaty was canceled by the USA in 1865. There was more strength in unity north of the border, to stand up to the USA.

Jos was adding a log to the fire. She set off the smoke alarm! PANIC! Just before dinner, she said we need to bring in wood. Isabelle said she'd help. Off they went. They left me to relax! Bless their hearts.

We watched a bit of the 9th Annual Arctic Inspiration Awards while we awaited our pizza delivery! Later, at bedtime, "Lights out, Iz." 

        "Gramma, you are a wonderful Gramma, could you get me some water?" 

 We've a strange mixed storm on the way this weekend.  We'll see what happens.

Friday morning

        "Are you packed, Isabelle? "

        "Almost, pretty much."

Friday was a bit of a blur. It was time to go home, the refrigerator was getting bare. 

A helicopter went over. It was a busy day for helicopters. First a Military helicopter, then, when we were down in the forest, a small, red one, neither of which showed up on the radar.

In Isabelle's class of 35 only 5 (including the teacher) had their video cameras on. I heard her talking, and wandered down the hall. She said, "My Gramma has a blog!" and in the comments sidebar she'd put my URL. Fortunately, I was dressed for the day and just for fun had put some makeup on! She turned on her video and swiveled the computer my way. "Gramma, you put on your face!" 

        "Yes. I need to keep up my skills!"

There was a hostage exchange, and off they went home. Sadly, we forgot Be-be, Iz's sleep buddy. I washed her and I might mail her again. (Usually, we are quite careful about this!) She does have a spare at home! 

We had leftovers and put our feet up! Grampa was happy to watch his curling...

They are home for two weeks, this time. We all have medical appointments, and with March Break cancelled in March, there is still school.