Snow days

Charlie is back at daycare this week after two snow days at the end of his first week at the new building. I think the stress of all the recent changes in his schedule and routines have taken their toll. He's been more irritable and the rash on his face has flared up a bit. He has also not been going down for naps or at bedtime as easily as he used to. But he seems to be getting back in the swing of things this week.

I had some fun taking some photos in the backyard last week of birds and snow. In an optimal world, I would have had some white clothes to wear, and left Lucy inside, so the birds would have been more trusting and come closer. But a little patience did finally pay off and I got a couple of really nice shots of some cardinals.


Charlie also had fun playing in the snow last week-- helping me shovel was his favorite thing, even more than sledding down the front yard. Some photos and video are posted on my flickr site.

Entertaining Lucy is back to practicing here in the new year, now including a drummer. Charlie is readjusting to the loud noises coming from the basement when it's time to go to sleep. Liam is getting accustomed to it as well.

I have been attempting to get motivated to finish up the list of tasks I had wanted to get done while I was on leave, but the snow days last week sort of sidetracked me. Now I have less than 3 weeks to prepare for our big Florida trip and my return to work. Liam generally lets me get some things done during the day, but every once in a while we have a night (like last night) when he doesn't sleep much, and it leaves me wanting to nap all day the following day. But the way his face lights up with a smile when he sees and hears me makes it difficult to be mad at him at all.