Did you do your homework?

Is it wrong to do your children's homework? In my opinion not if it is coloring assigned to a ninth grader. Maybe there is pedagogical value to outlining countries and coloring each with a different colored pencil, but call me skeptical. So Catherine and I have developed a little symbiotic relationship in the geography arena this semester. She labels all the Thailands, Indonesias and so on, and I break out the colored pencils. I find coloring a bit like ironing. Does not occupy any grey matter and is strangely soothing.

remembrance

My Uncle George died in his sleep last night. As we watch Craig's parents suffering precipitous declines, it does seem the preferable way to go. And not bad on Easter night for a Jesuit priest. I won't make Thursday's funeral in Toronto, but here are a couple of vintage shots of George.

more Easter family pics

We had a lovely weekend with Alison, Sian and Harry. I was reminded of what a full on going concern a toddler is. Harry got to experience life with dogs. We ate delicious food and did a couple of activities each day. Right before the ride to the airport, Harry had a well-timed nappy blow out which required a hose down and the prompt disposal of his clothing. Timing is everything and we were all happy it happened near a shower....

Harry's visit