Leisurely Saturday Morning...

Today is supposed to be sunny and beautiful. James has his first day off in ages. The boys are both healthy. And in true Schneeman woman form - I have a to-do-list that is 10 miles long - which include little projects like painting the sunroom, the kitchen chairs, and the hallway. James is going to pray to go back to work by tomorrow afternoon (at which point he does go back to work). We've got a very busy week ahead - but we're so excited to see the Dougherty's in just a few short days! Enjoy the pictures from yesterday - the boys played outside all afternoon. Seamus made a friend that he named "Beetle" - you can see why.

Spring's Sprung!

The Never Ending Job

James is ALMOST done (we've been almost done for what feels like an eternity) but I think he's pleased with the results so far. The photo today is after 3.5 hours sleep, awoken to a small crisis at work, he looks ready to take on the world, eh?
Seamus stripped down again this morning, unfortunately he was not as clean as the last time...This is what progress looks like?

I'lll update more later...

Big Boy

After breakfast this morning, Seamus was playing quietly in his room, a little too quietly for my typical comfort level. So I went in to see what he'd been into and I see he's changed from PJs into mesh shorts. He hands me his diaper (recently change so no horror story) and tells me "Mom, I big boy. Dressed all by my self." Now when he's says "dressed" he means going commando with some basketball shorts and a bare chest - but I think we're heading in the right direction. I'm afraid he's been spending too much time at uncle Nick's house - I don't want his first complete outfit to be knee high black socks, mesh shorts, a dirty white t-shirt and a surgical mask...

In sad news, our great aunt Margaret died yesterday. A pretty remarkable lady with a lasting legacy. Aunt Helen was pretty sad to lose her best friend and little sister, but her fortitude is amazing to me. I had lunch with her yesterday and talked to her this morning - she has such a keen ability to move forward no matter what.

Finn is helping me post this morning - he's say "hi" and "try the paper, it's tasty!"

The Good News and the Bad News

The good news is that James's project seems to be coming together pretty well - the bad news is that he's working 120 hours a week right now (literally). Today photo is post nap/pre work shift - see how he's smiling?

Though we're lonely for James, the boys and I are holding up quite well. We went to lunch at Snuffy's today and Seamus was the perfect gentleman. Polite. Chatty. Frankly, pretty charming. I'm sure tomorrow he'll do something to even out the universe of the two year old, but he's been lots of fun lately. He informed me at lunch that his favorite color is green. Sometimes you looks at these kids and your heart just wants to burst.

We're heading over to see baby Maria in a bit - its going to be hard to get my baby girl fill - but I'm sure we'll make due. Poor Sarah, she's going to be stuck with me on her doorstep all summer long. :)

Finn is cruising so fast now - no matter where he is - if he hears the refrigerator door open - you'd better know what you want out of it - in a flash he's standing up against the crisper laughing. You'd think I'm not feeding him enough - but the kid eats like its his last meal every time.

Ain't She Cute?