Well, Spring Break is officially over. We arrived home on Saturday, just in time for Nicholas to make it to his friend's birthday sleepover. We are all tired and a bit crabby, (maybe really crabby for Emma) but will continue on for two more months until Summer vacation. There were piles of things to do at work today, and we may be behind for quite some time. Lots of kids to see, so little time!

On the way home from school, Luke was telling me about his day. He said that Spanish class (their after school thing) seemed like it only lasted five minutes. He went on to say, "I was concentrating so hard that time just flew! I got a lot of work done." Charlie heard him say this, and he laughed, "Luke, time can't fly!" I am amazed at how Luke is turning into a really hard worker and serious thinker. He has always been my "space cadet", his head always in the clouds, never in a hurry.

This picture is a good example of his concentration. This was taken this winter at a chess tournament. I think my two favorite things about this picture are his focus and that he looks so tiny next to the adult sized table. What a sweet little guy! He LOVES chess, and uses amazing strategy to win. Tom just told me that Luke beat him "soundly" at their chess game tonight. I refuse to play chess anymore, my brain just doesn't work that way, but am always up for a game of Sorry!