Catching Some Shut Eye

Sometimes Evelyn skips her nap and then she is exhausted by 5pm. Waiting for dinner can be just too much and a perfect time for a cat nap. In a no-nap situation she'll fall asleep in the late afternoon very quickly. All of a sudden she is snoozing, usually with her mouth open.

I posted these sleeping Ev photos for her Uncle Tom who was amused when she slept in the car on the way home from Allegany. Although THAT time I think she was snoring.

First Day of School

I usually look forward to the first day of school with great anticipation but this year I am not ready. Don't know what happened but I really wanted a few more weeks with Hannah home. But, here we are, the first day of third grade. She didn't mind us walking her to her classroom door. Although once she saw some friends she completely ignored Mom, Dad, and Evelyn. First day went well with Mr. Robertson and his class. Weather cleared by afternoon so we walked home in sunshine. No homework.....yet.

Ev's preschool starts in two weeks. A concept Ev cannot understand so she was a wee bit mad that she was not yet going to school. Poor Ev. Life can be dull with no Hannah.

Like Father like Daughter?

Hannah quietly reads a Spiderman comic a gift from her to her father for his birthday. She seemed intrigued.... all I could think of was Robin's 2500 comics stored downstairs and I wonder if she will develop the same passion for the literature. We can only wait.

I'm a Goose Watcher

I was having a hard time believing that spring is really here, I keep on waiting for another dump of snow or cold temperatures. But over 15 hours of daylight and geese at Creamers is convincing this skeptic.

We are all goose watchers in this family! We'll go back several times over the next few weeks to view the geese, snow buntings, cranes, and swans.

Evidence of Spring

Walking Hannah to school is a sure sign of spring. We live just shy of a mile from school and have no bus service. During winter when it is dark and cold I drive Hannah to Woodriver. Only in the fall or spring when temperatures are mild do we walk. This morning it was 32 F with light snow so we bundled in gear and walked. By the afternoon it will be in the 40s. It takes us about 15 to 20 minutes to walk to school. I only attempt the walk on the days I am not looking after the two extra kids. I would never get there with an extra toddler and preschooler.

The best part of walking is that I don't have to deal with traffic in the school parking lot. I also use this as a check on my imaginary list of how I am personally trying to consume less and save the environment!

Puddles

Time to jump in puddles.

Step 1: Running starts.

Step 2: Leap in the air.
3: Land with a splash.

The current second grade fashion for this type of spring weather is rain boots, snow pants, light jacket, hat, and mitts. During the peak warm part of the day ditching the jacket is allowed.
Once you get soaking wet go home, discard your soaking wet, filthy gear in the garage and take a shower.

Easter Tidings

Ev woke at 6:20am so Easter came bright and early. After following the clues to find their Easter goodies we enjoyed a special breakfast that included 'real' bacon. Hannah only likes 'real' bacon; no turkey bacon for her. After Ev's nap we viewed the newly arrived geese at Creamer's field. The first two geese arrived a few days ago.