October the First

It's October!

After coffee this morning I moved boxes around in the garage to find my pumpkin door hanger and the kids halloween baskets. And then I hung two wreaths on our front door because a) I had forgotten that I had a fall decor wreath; b) I wanted to hang the pumpkin since it's October; and c) I could still close the door after layering the decorations.

The weather is cool and a bit dreary today. Perfect for the first day of October. 

I love it when she dresses herself.

Watch out Tanner - dump truck coming through!

Is anyone else just really excited about Fall?

Squirms received a package from Mamé yesterday with a Fall dress, including a pumpkin on the skirt, an Auburn shirt, and matching bows. She is ready for the pumpkin patch.

Just because. It's not raining.

October also means the Great has a birthday soon. Which also means birth parent update letter*. Which means I've been thinking how to describe with words our mischievous, sweet, active, sweet, always hungry, sweet, train-loving, sweet boy.

At almost two the Great loves to play peek-a-boo, read train and truck books, repeat everything his sister says, play chase, and in general just be as loud as possible. He is so very kind, quick to say he is sorry and give a hug, and asks to be rocked to sleep at nap time. He has a favorite soft blanket toy, carries Thomas trains with him everywhere, and uses "thank you" better than most adults I know. 

*The update letter is normally much longer than a blog post and we try to include, well, everything we can think of: health, personality examples, adventures and travel, favorites and dislikes, and I always to attempt to somehow convey how dearly we adore and love him (it's difficult to express the honor we feel at being his parents, and I think if I sent a vial of my tears they might think I was strange).

The Squirm's preschool teacher has used words like independent, strong willed, and the phrase she could be a lawyer when she grows up when describing our little girl. The other day as the Great and I were exiting the classroom after morning drop off I laughed and asked "What is the chance of having two children that are both incredibly strong willed?"

She replied "Maybe it has something to do with the parenting." 

Our silver faced Shelby Ann loves Fall too.