February 5th, 2007 by Mrs Eaves
Keep Bos in your thoughts, guys. He had to return to work today after a lovely 3-week paternity leave.
I have had my concerns over what life would be like with me & four kids at home. I’ve been anticipating a very dirty house, plenty of takeout, and no time to take a shower. Today, I’ve been pleasantly surprised as both the vacuum and the sound of the shower eased Leo into naps, Lugnut took a nap himself, and it seems like dinner won’t be a problem (tuna helper, but dinner nonetheless).
Lugnut is very serious about his trains.
Leo’s going to start smiling soon. I can’t wait!
February 5th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
Sounds like a great solo first day Mrs. Eaves!
Your pics are adorable!
Great light!
February 5th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
Hey — tuna helper is not cheating for dinner — it counts!
tg
February 5th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
My parents raised five children. I’m the oldest. Tuna helper and hamburger helper were mainstays in my house growing up. With the hamburger helper, we also included hamburger extender (=soy). We also used powdered milk (exclusively) and bisquick. Then there were the trips to the day-old bakery.
My wife and I will have enough money to retire on because of the thrifty habits and cuisine learned in my parents’ kitchen.
February 5th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Once upon a time I had 3 little ones at home and took in 2 more to babysit for $$ to be able to stay there. A good schedule was my best friend.
Cheers to you! Everyone looks happy and healthy.
February 6th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
Amen to thrifty habits, Joel, and schedules, VA B.
Second day at work is going much better than first. The first was crazy.
February 6th, 2007 at 9:50 pm
Percy is my favorite too. He’s not as pompus as that Gordon or as sickly as Henry.
February 6th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Percy’s good people.
February 6th, 2007 at 11:57 pm
Good to hear all is intact and everybody still has all their body parts. Good job mom and dad!
February 11th, 2007 at 2:37 am
Sorry the full-time bread winner had to go out to earn some… bread that is. I wish I was there to lend a hand. Those little squirts sure are cute!
February 11th, 2007 at 2:40 am
Oh yeah, I forgot to add the new one, Leo is it? Sure does look like me; no hair, lots’a wrinkles and a sort of distant, far-off stare.