wordless wednesday: oh, yes I did.

halloween recap

Halloween was a big hit around here.

We thought Eli would want to sit in the stroller or wagon for trick or treating, but he would have NONE of that.

He did some serious walking and he loved every minute of it.

And I think he likes candy as much as I do!

Hannah also had a great time.  Who knew Spider Girl liked butterfly boots and a puffy pink jacket?

Actually, she didn’t like it that much because the back of the boots kept getting stuck on the costume.  Spider Girl vows to choose function over style next year!

After trick or treating Hannah got to pick 2 pieces of candy from her bucket.  This bucket is brimming with all kinds of chocolate goodness.  And what does she pick?

One of those small wrapped hard peppermint candies and a box of nerds. 

Definitely not what I would have picked.

After the kids went to bed my husband and I found “The Blair Witch Project” on On Demand and started it up (he has never seen it). 

We had to turn it off before we were even halfway. 

Not because we were scared.

We just couldn’t stay awake. 

At least we tried to do something spooky. 

halloween heroes

Happy Halloween! 

With Superheroes like these you can rest assured, our streets will be safe tonight.

 

In fact, I’d wager a bet that even our pets are safe tonight.

That’s right, people.

Spider Dog is on the prowl.

Doesn’t he look THRILLED ?? ;-) 

favorite post friday

My favorite post this week comes courtesy of A Nut In A Nutshell.  I really enjoy reading Blue Violet’s posts.  They are short, sweet, and oh so entertaining. 

This particular post is one of her shortest ever , so it will only take you a moment to read it.  You’ll be glad you did.  ;-)

Be sure to visit Two Toddlers and Me if you want to link up your own favorite post!

psssst!

It’s my sister’s birthday today!

We are Irish Twins so for the next 3 weeks we are the same age!  It always used to bother me when she liked to make sure I knew we were the same age when we were younger but I’m okay with NOT being the older one anymore.  

In fact, if you want to change ages, I’d be okay with that (I wish!).  :-) 

If you have a minute stop by her blog and say hi! 

As you can see, we still wear matching clothes.  :-)

And as for my big sister, she is getting ready to have her first baby, a girl, next week!!!! 

Halloween sneak peek

wordless wednesdsay

a confession

I have a confession to make.

Much like the military, up until now I have adhered to my own “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on the following subject regarding my daughter.

The pacifier. 

Or “paci” as she likes to call it. 

Yes, up until the day of her fourth birthday my daughter was still a proud (nighttime) paci user. 

When she turned three we made the rule that the paci could only be used at night. 

I refused to buy a new one and I secretly hoped it would tear or get lost so we would be forced to deal with the loss, get used to it, and move on.

No such luck.

Paci endured.

Her dentist said that she needed to be done with it when she was four.

We made sure my daughter knew that it was a BIG deal that she was turning four and that there was a lot of big girl things she was going to be able to do now.

For example,

Dressing herself.

And chewing bubble gum.

We were clear that she could not have bubble gum until the paci was gone. 

The morning of her fourth birthday she bounded down the stairs, paci in hand, and plopped it on the table (for the paci fairy to come and take away). 

I figured it would be best if the paci fairy came during the day instead of at night when she would be tired and more prone to wanting it back.

So on our way to lunch I lagged behind an extra few minutes to remove said paci and leave a gift and a pack of gum from the paci fairy. 

Worked like a charm.

Bedtime arrived and for the first night in her memory she was without her beloved pink friend. 

Fortunately she was exhausted from the busy weekend and she only cried for a little while and then she was out for the night. 

Not bad, not bad at all.

So far we have only had a few rough nights.  No crying at all (about the paci) but she just lays there, awake. 

Without her pink BFF she is just not sure how to go about going to sleep.

But she is learning, and we went from an almost 2.5 hour “awake after bedtime” lag to less than 30 minutes by Thursday night. 

Paci be gone.

But not forgotten.

We are committed to having Eli off the paci by 2. 

I’m sure that will go smoothly.

Right?

And that is my confession.

when you go to the pumpkin patch

When you go to the pumpkin patch…

Be sure to dress warm.

When you go to the pumpkin patch…

Bring a wagon.

When you go to the pumpkin patch….

Take lots of pictures.

And then take some more.

When you go to the pumpkin patch….

Learn something new.

When you go to the pumpkin patch…

Make sure you check the pumpkin for rot before you let your child crawl on it.

When you go to the pumpkin patch…

Eat.

When you go to the pumpkin patch and see this…

Be sure to take a picture.

That is our wagon.

That is not our child.

When you go to the pumpkin patch…

Don’t forget to get some pumpkins!

And some apples!

When you go the pumpkin patch…

You are sure to have a good time!

Cat and mouse

This is what I have to deal with when I am on the computer:

She’ll show up almost every day as soon as I sit down.