Snow Day

Merry Christmas teachers...another snow day!

So today I had the three cubs all day (Jud was in and out dealing with work stuff and end of year drinks with Scott, his business partner). Since Bo has dropped his nap, afternoons have become rather long. With William at school during the mornings, I get somewhat of a reprieve. Not today.

Jud and I took some photos that we'll throw up here. Knowing how cray-cray the boys would get if pent up indoors all day (not to mention the old ma an' pa) we ventured out into the backyard to construct a snow slide.

William loves the snow. Could spend hours in it digging, kicking, plopping, throwing, and yes, even talking to it. Bo not so much. He seems to wander around, not quite sure what to do. He gives it a go for a while then wants to come inside and drink milk and watch Elmo.

Joshua is eager to get into it but his snowsuit negates much movement. For the most part, he sat in the snow and stared, making the occasional 'pick me up' noise.

While Jud was out and Josh napped, I headed down to the basement with William and Bo to sort it out. It is quite a mess and we're having some friends over with their boys so want to get that done before Sunday.

"We" [read I] restored some order all the while playing referee between the boys as William whacked several times in the face while playing pirates, Bo continually dismantled the race car tracks I was re-assembling after he had previously taken them apart "accidentally", and William decided to get even with me by shooting me in the butt five times with his nerf gun (just in case I needed a gentle reminded to hit the gym more).

And all this with some Bailey's in my hot chocolate!

Jud got home, I dumped the two with him, poured a bottle of milk for Josh and a glass of wine for me. But it didn't end there.

While the boys were outside building a snowman, Joshua was trying every which way to get to the Christmas tree to attack, eat, and destroy. His favourite haunts are the bathroom (in particular the toilet), the garbage can, the liquor cabinet (no gender confusion with this lad) but any chance he gets he makes a beeline for the Christmas Tree.

Destructive, but cute.