Halloween Success!

Halloween was a success!  Despite our previous attempt of trying on Owen's costume (which lead to a screaming sobbing toddler) this time it was a much better experience; he happily put the spider suit on without any tears.  I think seeing Alex and Liam (his cousins) all dressed up helped distract him! We only trick-or-treated for a short while, but it was fun - neither child had a meltdown!  However, there were a few party fails along the way.. like, Daddy forgetting to bring the "spider head" hat portion of Owen's costume.. and, Mommy forgetting to actually take some pictures of my kids in costume.. in our defense, we were a little rushed.  Both boys decided to take exceptionally long naps (which, I'm grateful for!!), which meant we were already running late.. and then the weather wasn't super cooperative.. it was 70+ degrees (which was nuts) but drizzling off and on so we weren't really sure how long our trick-or-treating adventures would last with the threat of rain closing in.. so yea, the picture taking sort of took a backseat, minus a few quick snaps complements of my Sister!

 The trick-or-treating crew (minus Aidan)! Mario and Luigi are my nephews.

Owen really enjoyed the freedom.. it's certainly not every day that we let him run a muck trampling across peoples' front yards!  If I'm honest, that used to be a pet peeve of mine.. seeing kids running across the grass instead of using the walkways.. except, now that I have my own kids I have a much better understanding of why that happens!! Trying to explain to a 1 year old that he shouldn't run on the grass is like talking to a wall.  After about the 3rd house I just gave up and let him go.. and then by the 5th house, he was too tired to run anymore anyway, so Daddy was the lucky winner and got to carry him.

I must admit, it's been really great having J home with the boys these past few weeks (his company permits him to take 8 weeks paternity).  Especially with me working part time now, and having Thurs/Fri off, it's been so nice having those extra 2 days a week to do family things.  Friday we decided to take the boys to Adventure Aquarium.  We purchased season passes last year.. definitely worth the money!  We had gone a few times while Owen was younger.. it was a nice change of scenery and kept him somewhat occupied.. but this was the first time we've gone since Owen has become mobile, and it was SO much fun!  He had a blast!  They have an entire section dedicated for little kids which Owen loved.  I think one of my favorite parts about the "toddler" age is watching the excitement on his face when he's discovering new things! 

Aidan man was great, too.. he's such a calm baby.  He really is.. he's happy, he's content.. all you have to do is feed the kid and give him love and he will smile and coo and snuggle all day long! He makes us contemplate what I once thought would be total insanity.. the idea of 3U3!

We are finishing off the weekend just relaxing at home.  Daddy and his boys are watching the Eagles game (currently winning!! But, there's still 10 minutes in the 4th quarter.. we've seen them blow it with much less time!).. I've spent much of the day making homemade chicken soup.. the house smells amazing!  Just a lazy Sunday before I head back to work tomorrow.. thank goodness for 3 day work weeks!  I don't think I will ever be able to go back to full time =)