Life has been hectic lately. But I am the party planner of Scout’s class, and the show must go on!
So this year we went simple and made Ghost suckers, had a bunch of Halloween snacks, and played wrap the Mummy.
I’ll have to admit that I made it really easy on myself, but it was a hit.
The kids loved the ghosts, but loved loved the game.
Dash has quite the opinion when I open his clothes drawer.
The only thing he has an affinity for is his long-sleeved pirate shirt.
So when it is cool enough for long sleeves, and it is clean, it is usually his outfit of the day.
The only worrisome thing about this shirt is that I swear it makes him behave like a pirate.
Like this day when we were at Scout’s soccer practice, and he found garbage in the form of a CapriSun and drank the remnants.
Why did I take a picture instead of confiscate it?
Pirates are immune to germs!
But when this little pirate did finally get a scolding, he found a long tree branch and took off — probably to go build a ship to sail away.
Why didn’t I stop him?
Pirates like their mommies way too much!
I’m glad to report that Scout’s teachers see in him exactly what I do.
He is happy.
He is a helper.
And together….he is one Happy Helper.
I love to cook. And I am pretty decent at it.
I hate to bake. And every cookie I have ever made will attest to that.
Candy making?….I thought I would give it a whirl.
Especially since Debra brought over the already made caramel and the apples.
It was basically a heat up and dip job.
The kids loved it.
I liked hanging out with them.
But…
I hate candy making.
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I think what it comes down to is this…if something has to be precise, count me out!
If I can add a dash or a pinch to my creation….I’m game!
These might not be the cutest homemade awards, but for FHE tonight, we drove around and awarded decorated houses.
Creepiest, Best Lights, Scariest, etc.
The kids loved every second of it. And since we were doing it anonymously, they had to ding dong ditch the recipients. That may have been most of the fun for the kids. But at one house, they got caught, and the woman engaged them in a conversation. Micah and I could hear it from the car, and it was darling. Even Micah said that he couldn’t believe how poised they were speaking to an adult, and that they had great manners.
I would agree.
These two….if nothing else….can hold their own in a conversation with someone else.
But the sidenote is — they kind of have to want to.
But when they want to, they certainly can.
The times when Navy isn’t teasing or grabbing something out of Dash’s hands, these two are best buds.
Pippi came home yesterday.
So it begins….
Early morning cuddling with siblings.
Pip’s official first bath at home.
This was a Nonnie special.
One day in the not too far future, this girl will enjoy the Clifford Touch.
Good thing Icka has been the recipient of B’s touch quite often, because she helped Nonnie a ton, and included a “hand moosage” with the “pink lotion”.
Then it was off to do what this girl has learned to do best….eat.
Scout is hilarious!
Every time he does something that impresses himself, he says, “BOOM!”
Like, “Whoa! I finished that in less than twenty seconds! BOOM!”
Or, “Hey Navy, I brushed my teeth better than you. BOOM!”
It is BOOM this and BOOM that.
Some might find it cocky or obnoxious.
I find that “I have the most awesome kid around! BOOM!”
After 3 weeks and 2 days, AKA 23 Days, Pippi has finally crossed the threshold of our home.
Nobody knew that this was the day she was able to come home, so we had a lot of surprising up our sleeves.
First of all, Nonnie.
The kids insisted on carrying in the car seat with Pippi in it.
As my mom washed her hands, they all got down beside the car seat to take a few more looks.
I don’t know if they knew it was all real!
Scout’s was in pure love.
Navy was utterly mesmerized.
And Dash thought she was some sort of novelty, and walks around saying “Pippi…Pippi.”
Nonnie was so glad to have her at home.
She just held and held her.
And Navy just kept coming around and petting her.
Notice the mouse that Dash found and gave to Pippi at the bottom.
Then Grandma came by and took her turn with the little doll.
The final visitor of the day was Ka.
She just laid and watched.
And then had to see how little her legs are.
Which made the Pips a little upset!
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YAY!
YAY!
YAY!
She is finally in her own home!
While at church, we got the best…best…best news!
It was time to pick up the Pips!
So right after church, we headed over the CHOC to pick up our girl.
Micah and the kids waited in the car while I went up and discharged her.
First thing’s first!
I gussied her all up in her take-home outfit.
And put her first official Nonnie-made bow in her hair!
After a lot of paperwork, we loaded her up in her car seat that is massive for her.
It took a bunch of rolled receiving blankets to fit her in properly.
Then she was loaded into the wagon.
And the discharge nurse started strolling her down.
But then one of our regular nurses Lisa, insisted on coming down with us, and strolled her instead.
These nurses are awesome, and get so attached to our babies.
I love that they love them so much!
Once we got outside, I called Micah to come around to pick us up.
As soon as he got there, the kids came running out.
As sweet as picking up our girl is, my overly excited kids is equally as sweet!
For the first time, they all got to be up close and personal with their sister!
I have tears in my eyes right now as I type this because it was the cutest and sweetest moment.
Pippi even managed to slightly open her eyes to greet them all.
We were all FINALLY together!
Our perfect little family of six.
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