One Year Early

This is the weather forecast for Halloween tomorrow......

If only Amelia had gone as Mary Poppins one year later, we'd have a magical umbrella to take with us.  Oh well, maybe I can convince Everett to go as Jim Cantore.

Identity

This little guy flew down and visited us at soccer practice.  None of us could figure out what it was.  By the time it flew away, I'm pretty sure the boys hand landed on the only two logical options ... either an alien or a tiny monster.

Estoy Mal

Everett brought this home from Spanish today.  My man has a very good "mal" face ...

Window Shopping

We did a little dream shopping with Grandpa this weekend.  Turns out, the Christmas list this year is going to include a pontoon boat and a few ATVs.  I hope Santa has a trailer on his sled.

Pics

The kids' school pictures came in this week. I know what you're thinking...and yes, it is hard having kids that are so smart, funny, AND this good looking...

1st

Somebody got to dig into some birthday ice cream for her 1st birthday last night...

Looks like she took it much better than Amelia took her first birthday...

Supervisor

All successful projects need a good supervisor.  Today, we were lucky to have one of the finest project managers in the land watching over our work in the front yard...

Class

Amelia and Meggan went to a mother-daughter class today to talk/learn about all things girl.  While they are morally obligated to remain silent on the inner workings of the class, it seemed like they both really enjoyed it.  I will now patiently wait for my turn to take Everett to a similar class.  In the meantime, I'm studying up on all the different ways to tell Amelia "that's a better discussion for you and Mommy". 

Riding Style

This is what a bike ride with Amelia looks like if you are next to a road with cars....

.... she's nothing if not overly responsible. On the bright side, I am a nervous wreck when she rides near cars, so I'm fine with it.  We rode 6 miles for some frozen yogurt the other day.  A dessert date with your daughter is always worth the walk-along delays.

Grinch

Amelia asked some very pointed questions about our favorite characters from Rise of the Guardians. We weren't looking forward to this day, but knew it would come eventually.  We were honest with her about all of them - the bunny, the one who pays for teeth, and the one who sneaks down chimneys.  Ultimately, she was upset, but understood.  She also understands her role in all of it and the importance of letting Everett ask his own questions in his own time.  Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go mourn the loss of innocence.....

Watchful Eye

Olive and I stumbled across 5 deer hanging out and using our flower beds as a salad bar late last night.  I chased them out of the front yard and moved on with my weekend. Olive is not so forgiving.  She's on high alert for a repeat visit...

Missing

Everett spent 5 minutes in his room and somehow managed to leave it looking like this...

I'm looking for him to make him clean it up.  I can't seem to find him anywhere. If you see him, hold him until I can get there.  So far, I only have 1 witness.... This guy I met in the dining room said Everett left and probably isn't coming back...