The reason it rains

As we left the mall today, E kept asking about why it rains. I gave him a scientific answer about how water evaporates and builds up in clouds. Then when the clouds get heavy, rain will fall.

Apparently, my answer wasn't good enough. 

E told me that is was because Jesus was crying. Or that he was peeing on us.

Thankful

On the way to my Mom's today with just G and me:

G: "Thank you, Mommy."

Me: "Oh, what are you thankful for?"

G: "For Daddy."

Halloween 2013

We did our second annual chili dinner outside on the driveway. Grandma, Papa and Papa Jack joined us for dinner and trick or treating.

E was the Incredible Hulk and G wa san orange monster.

The Incredible Hulks!

I also made myself a Bayside Tigers sweatshirt for the occasion!

Bikes

E and G are into riding their bikes lately. I'm hoping to start jogging while E rides since he goes pretty quickly!

Learning about dinosaurs

E has been into watching shows about dinosaurs lately. Not cartoon shows, but real Nat Geo type shows.

Yesterday he wanted to watch one so I turned on the most recent episode. The first scene we saw was of one dino ripping off the head of another for dinner. 

Here's the conversation that took place:

Me: "Umm...I think we should watch a different dinosaur show. This one didn't look too good."

E: "Nooooo! I want to learn about dinosaurs! Don't you want me to learn about dinosaurs?!"

Fall Break {the rest}

On Thursday, Paul took the day off of work and we went to the children's museum again.  He was going to a friend's cabin with some of the guys later that evening, so it was nice to get some family time in before he left.

The next day, my parents came to hang out with the boys (and me).  They were nice enough to take us out to the state fair on it's opening day.  E and G really enjoyed seeing the livestock that were there, but did not care for the level of noise that came with the fairgrounds.  Each ride was blasting music from speakers and it was just too loud for E.  G didn't seem to mind, but he did like riding the carousel. We ate pizza at Sam's Club and then headed back to get the boys down for bed.

On Saturday, E had soccer practice and wanted my dad to play with him.  I'm impressed at how much better E is getting.  He seems to really enjoy it so we signed him up for another session of soccer starting in December.  We played at the park for a bit afterwords and then went home for naps.  Paul came home that evening and the boys made him a sign.  Even E helped write some of the words that were on it.

Fall Break {thus far}

The boys and I have been enjoying our fall break and we are only halfway done!

On Monday, we went to the park to meet some of E's classmates. It was fun to see him interact (a little) with his friends from school and meet some of the ones he talks about at home.

After naps, we ran some errands at Target and headed back to the park near our house for a bit. E also found G's suspenders from his first birthday. We had fun tying ourselves together.

Yesterday we spent the day at my parents' house and met my sister for lunch. 

Today we made pumpkin muffins and then headed out to the children's museum. The boys love that place and the fact that we have a membership makes it so much better! 

I also had a "bad mommy moment" when I scolded E pretty harshly and he cried. I think it shook him up a bit hearing me so upset. 

The museum cheered us both up and we had a great rest of the day. Nap time didn't go so well with G as he only slept for 20 minutes. Later in the afternoon, we went for a nice walk and met Paul at the park.

Can't wait for tomorrow when Paul gets to stay home!