Easter Weekend

Maundy Thursday we took the whole family to church and were VERY proud of the kiddos.  Service started at 6:30 and we left at 7:45 only because it was probably going to be another 15-20 minutes, NOT because of any behavior issues.  Margaret was in the nursery, but Matthew cooperated (sucking so vigorously on his binky that half of the congregation could hear!), and Andrew was amazing.  With nothing even to color, he sat quietly and attentively listening to the music and the scriptures.   We talked about communion on the way (which he already “had down”) and again on the way home.  He’s certainly saying all of the right things.  Passing up other books tonight, he wanted to read in the Bible the stories from the Last Supper through the Resurrection.  Who knows what he comprehends, but he’s awfully excited and heading in the right direction.  It certainly makes the heart smile.

 

The Easter Baby Smiles!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let the picture negotiations begin.

 

And so we start with just Andrew...and a glimpse of Molly, always eager to join in.

Margaret is always more interested in what Andrew's doing than in anything else.

...except that sometimes now it's Matthew's where abouts that steal her attention.

 

Happy Crew

 

 

We're finally getting some real, non-"cheesy" smiles out of Andrew.

 

Margaret's standard "WHOA" expression

 

Doesn't she look like a perfect little angel here - ha!

Carrying on the Killian tradition, Easter baskets are hidden.  Thankfully, they said, even Matthew found his!

"Hmmm.  What you doin', Little Man?" Margaret's favorite line these days.

 

Easter baths - fun for all!  I'll let your imagination envision how much water ends up on the floor when all three are in there together as Andrew and Margaret are already teaching Matthew their bathtime shenanigans - let's just say they are anxious for the beach this summer!