Thankful and Busy

October was quite the flurry of activity and ended with a bang as it does every October - with Halloween! Nathan was excited about his astronaut costume and put it on every time a new visitor would enter the house. But come time for Nathan to wear his most awesome costume for school to show off to all his friends he refused to put it on. We almost had a knock down drag out in the parking lot when I finally had to let it go. But I was so mad. Of all days! He did however put on for Halloween without a fight. Logan and friend Christian (and families) came out for the festivities. It was chilly but not rainy and miserable like last year.

We had a super fun Couples Night Out with our MOPS friends, book club and a visit with Aunt Jane and Uncle Jimmy. A little bit of wonderful every week basically.

I can't say the same for much of the East Coast with all this crazy weather. As Sandy blew through we didn't get much of anything. When snow dumped on them the week after, we had cold air but that's about it. And because we have been so very fortunate in being healthy and safe, I can't complain about the heat being broken for a few days here. There were two chilly overnights but it was fixed rather quickly. If you want to be humble and get over stuff quickly, think about what others don't have. Even if we missed heat for a week, or a month, it's not as bad as others who have no power, or nothing at all. Reason #5896 that we are so glad to be here in NC!

Besides being a Royal Booger at school, Nathan is doing well and seems to be growing inches and inches over night. He is very much in 4T's now (and I find the 3T's hiding in the drawer and then on his body - ridiculous on his tall, skinny body!). He comes up with the most entertaining of observations and thoughts and makes us laugh every day. He's so smart and intuitive. It's such a pleasure to see his mind work.

And our Benny. He crawls like it's his job. He plays well by himself most times and loves to be surrounded by tupperware, blocks, cars, or any assortment of not-too-small stuff for him to explore. He will be walking soon. I just know it. He will say "boo" back to us when we say it him and he even has some hair growing in. Though he's so cute without out I don't even care. I just love him the way he is.

The time change threw us all off a bit as usual. But even though Benny is waking earlier, the boys usually go to bed no problem these days. I like that change!

A busy couple months is upon us and it's all exciting and fun stuff. Turkey Day will be here at our house and then we will make the trek to NY for Christmas. I love this time of year!