So, this 3yo. thinks and tries to rule the roost here. You know, like every other 3yo. Let me see how far I can push them, see what I can get away with and if I cry a little, just where will that get me. Yeah, I love the 3's. He's trying, give him credit. He wants to say where he wants to sleep/nap, eat, drink, and play. Kind of funny those toddlers. He shouldn't forget, I already went through the 3's once already in this lifetime! His sister may have pulled the wool over my eyes then, but the older, the wiser i get.
All in all, he's doing pretty good. He's not a crying or screamer, so he doesn't carry on that long when something doesn't go his way. He started saying "please" along with "thank you". BONUS. He has started talking more and more sentences, which makes for a fun day. I can't wait until cmas this year and see his eyes light up.

Speaking of.....the kids are pretty much done, bought for already. Now to go onto my never ending list of everybody else. Olivia got smart this year, well let's say it's probably been simmering in that brain of hers for awhile now. She put two and two together of why amazon shows the books that santa bought last yr. in the "items you have purchased" and the ones we think you would like to purchase....tricky that kid. Note to amazon, keep stuff to yourself next time. I played it off of course and said well, really Olivia, do you really think we could buy all of that and besides, me and daddy don't go shopping together anyway. I know somewhere she's thinking, you guys told me you were going to eat last week and then you told someone else you went shopping that night..........hmmmm, I know I screwed up that day and caught myself but couldn't backtrack!

Speaking of , too smart for your own good. Olivia has been asked by her teacher to do some 4th grade work in class this yr. She's knows all the 3rd grade spelling words already and her reading/comprehension is through the roof. To know Olivia is too know she analyzes way too much for her own good. But it's paying off in her studies. You tell her to give you 100% she's going to give you 180%, that's Olivia. Not sure where she gets it from, I'm always quick to take the easy way out. Maybe it's Rich, although I wouldn't admit it was ALL him!!!

More Halloween

This is it and then I'm done, over Halloween. The kid's had a chance this year to t-or-t with their cousins, mackenzie and JJ. My boy and that bag. He carried it like that almost the whole time. He was so proud of that bag.
Notice how my children do not pose well together. Blame it on the age thing again!

These bags were ridiculously full. I have sorted and hid all of it. I had a crazed 3yo. who screamed "candy" day and night. Out of sight, out of mind.

Halloween

Ok, the other family pic was much better other than when Logan moved and his face is a swirl. This was the other pic, not as good......you get what you get and you don't throw a fit.
He truly is my superman!!
Group photo, let's see who can sit still the longest!! These were taken at the zoo btw.
Who knew Logan had a love for jellyfish. He would not leave them and talked about them non-stop. Maybe cause they were the only animals closet to his size at the zoo!! I swear there is a superman in the photo. Can you hear me screaming Nikon camera as the holidays approach!!
These two cousins. Can't you see this is about4-5yrs. Got trouble written all over it.
Once again, my hero.
TWINS!

Olivia has a wonderful teacher again this year and she is tons of fun, but she's tough also. This is her in the red/black coat. They led the parade and carried on cheers through the field. She's everything a teacher should be!!!

This yrs. halloween turned out to be great, minus some family members but they know who they are, so enjoy the pics your not in!! LOL A little bit of humor on my part. I need it after the week I had.

Logan picked up on saying Happy Halloween, which was so darn cute when he said it. But then he also caught on to trick or treat. I got a knock on the bathroom door one day and he was outside yelling trick or treat! I thought I would melt.Knock again... trick or treat. So he caught on to the concept, just not every door you knock on. Wasn't sure if it was his way to get me out of the bathroom or he expected a candy thrown under the door. Whichever, it was cute.

He was much more into halloween than the older kids this year. I wasn't sure what to expect and I wasn't expecting cooperation like we got either. He was happy to walk, carry his own bag (if that wasn't priceless enough with that bag that was as tall as him), and to be very polite. He told everyone trick or treat and he was right at the door knocking and he also told everyone happy halloween and "bye". He's my polite child. Hope it lasts. The kids did have fun and they got way too much candy but well worth it!

I don't recall ever complaining my bag was too heavy to carry and my legs hurt and just how far are we from the house. I walked and walked and carried my bag (well pumpkin really) everywhere to trick or treat. I wore those moon boots and coats and gloves and it snowed and we froze but it was the best day ever. The kids these days complained about their bag and actually turned down candy b/c their bags were too heavy already......I couldn't believe my ears. Maybe it's just easier to go to the store and buy these days or maybe the adventure isn't there anymore, I don't know but i know i got mine the hard way and it tasted really good...........