Easter Break Begins

Break has begun. Isaac is dressed for gaming. Jack gave up video games for Lent, so he can't wait to get back to it, although he did say he had "a lot of nothing planned". Poor Andrew has to still go to Lacrosse practice every day.

Portrait of An O'Dea Gentleman

I am told that this video portrays a typical lunch at O'Dea.  If someone has extra food, they graciously put it in the middle of the table, so that the other boys can politely partake…Just remember to keep your hands clear.

Super Dog

All Schnitzel needs is a cape and he could be Superman.

D.I.Y. Or C.U.R.S.E.

I had the brilliant , i.e. stolen idea of putting a chalkboard message center on our back door, instead of my usual method of taping up copious notes.  In my head, all of my DIY projects go smoothly and quickly. In reality there are always hiccups and frustration and no little bit of cursing. This project went fairly well until the last screw, which basically just refused to go in.  I'm getting madder and madder and my language more sailory and my wonderful helper Jack is getting tired of holding the stupid frame up. In the end I gave up and left a big screw just sticking out about two inches.  But Isaac came home and basically just brute forced that baby in! Success!...and now we are all compelled to write on it, fun!