9 months – Already?

Jack will be 9 months old on Monday. I took this picture of him today. Of course, he seems to be growing so much faster than the others. I’m sure it’s just because I want him to stay little and cuddly. Now he only cuddles when he is sleepy. I guess that’s one thing to be glad about. The other kids would never fall asleep in my arms at this age.

He is a very happy little boy who rarely fusses. Although, he does get angry if you take his toys away. I’m sure you are wondering who could possibly want to take toys away from my darling little Jack – I will give you one guess.

I have seen Jack crawl a couple of times, but he is much more inclined to just G.I. Joe around. He will probably start walking soon, because he climbs to a standing position whenever possible. Right now I am watching him climb up onto the outside his walker and go in the seat head first. I am a little afraid of what’s going to happen when Jack and Henry get together to plot against me.

I love having two little pals to keep me company during the day while the others are at school. I don’t know what I will do when they are old enough to go to school.

Holy Bursting Bags of Candy, Batman!

What do you get when you send 5 kids out to Trick-or-Treat?
Well, 5 giant bags full of candy – that’s what.

This picture was taken two days after Halloween. So the candy has already been picked through, and still - this is what’s left.

Guess who can’t stay out of it? I’ll give you a clue: She has full access to the candy that is unguarded while the kids are at school.

Does anyone have any Will Power I can borrow?

Our Halloween started out with a lovely breakfast made by Jonathon and Steve. Jonathon learned how to make German Pancakes at school and now we are addicted to them. Again – must   obtain   Will   Power.

Pumpkin carving this year was actually enjoyable. There was not so much arguing this year – not like we will be able to figure out why so we can duplicate it for next year. Then we had Chinese food – I think this might become a Halloween tradition for us.

Trunk-or-Treat at the church parking lot started off the festivities for the day. It was a beautiful day, and I think I had more fun than the kids did. After I picked up my Hot Chocolate, I headed over to the fire pit to make S’mores. As I made the rounds with Henry, it was great to visit with everyone and see who got creative with the costumes and decorations. If we do it again next year, I’m going to kick it up a notch and do something besides candy – I have a whole year to think of something amazing. (Please don’t bring this post up next year when you make a special visit to my trunk, only to find an undecorated trunk and a bowl full of candy.)

 

This year, I was on the ball and bought costumes early – Usually I am trying to scrounge up costumes the day of – making my poor kids go out as Toilet Paper Mummies or Bed Sheet Ghosts. Amazingly they were all happy with the costumes they were given – since I didn’t consult with any kids when I picked them out.

  JONATHON – THE SAD PUPPY DOG NIGHT STALKER
Originally just a Night Stalker costume, but so much
better with the added artistic face paintings of Steve.

 

THOMAS – FRANKENSTEIN
Thomas cut out early so he didn’t get his face painted, but I think a puppy dog nose really would have finished off the costume.

 

HANNAH – THE SPIDER WITCH
However, her official title changed more often than Henry
changes his clothes each day – which is often.

 

LIBBY – TRYING TO BE AN EVIL PRINCESS
What can I say – is it even possible for Libby to be evil?

 

  HENRY – THE SCARY BLUE RUNNY NOSE MONSTER
I couldn’t resist buying this costume.
I thought it was so cute, and was glad that it kept him warm.

 

JACK – MR. PUMPKIN PANTS and STEVE – OFFICIAL YANKEES FAN
They stayed home to watch the Yankees beat the
Phillies in game 3 of the world series.

So as much as I complain about Halloween, when all is said and done, we always have a great time. So next year, I am going to try and embrace the holiday and maybe put up a few decorations.