Sprung

Today is in the mid 70's and just a good day to be off. I am "On strike" truely from work. We have been without an agreement for 6 months since the National agreement was finalized. Our big stopping issues are the reduction of work force in the name of "Core vs. Non-Core" employees. What it means in a nut shell is that I could be labled as Non-core and face a wage cut or.... Well, I really hope that it never comes to that

Right now, I am thinking of ways to make sure I use my time efficiently but also how to enjoy the time with the family. M, E and little m are leaving next Tuesday for New York to see the Clarks. I will miss them. Lots!! If I am still off work, I hope to get lots done though. I can't even begin to list the Spring time items. Yard, basement, garage, duplex and household items will keep me very busy.

I can hardly believe it, m has finally taken a bit of a nap. More or less, the one he never really took yesterday. M and I are guardedly happy about how he is sleeping for quite a bit of the night right now. Crossed fingers and all, he sure looks really great laying there lumpish and all. M and E went to the barber shop to get E's hair cut short for the Summer. M and I both think that E looks great with short hair, and it hopefully will make it easier for Daddy to make her pretty!