The Latest Debate

Well, it’s not really a debate, but more of a questioning I’ve had for myself.  I’ve never enjoyed Halloween.  As kids, our family didn’t participate in it and for some reason, I developed a dislike for dress up and all that goes with it.  I just don’t enjoy a holiday where people are scared or act creepy.  I know that most people don’t do creepy or scary. I don’t believe that those who participate are evil. I don’t believe that it’s even an evil holiday.  Again, I just don’t enjoy it.  Mac has never questioned really.  He has always been a little afraid of Halloween decorations in stores and such and developed his own dislike for it.  This year, however, Patrick practically begged to do it.  He wanted to dress up so badly.  So I questioned my reasons for not participating and even talked to Shannon about it.  I asked if it was unfair that my dislike for the holiday should keep the boys from having fun.  After talking to several people, of both sides of opinions about the holiday, I came to the conclusion I would stick with my conviction about participating. But no reason Patrick couldn’t dress up with costumes!

So I promised the boys that we would go the day after Halloween when they’re all on clearance and get costumes.  Here’s what we ended up with:

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Yoda

Yoda

Lightning Boy Ninja

Lightning Boy Ninja

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Patrick

Patrick was writing sentences at dinner the other night.  There were three.

IMG_2387I love Mommy. I love Daddy. I love Mac. And then…

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Now, he did make a correction and rewrote it to say, “I Lik Mae”, but his first draft was love.  I’m not sure how I feel about that…I asked him why likes her and he said, “Because she’s a nice girl.” 🙂

That’s all I have to say for now.

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Pumpkins 2013!

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Mac suggested this photo. :)

Mac suggested this photo. 🙂

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Lesson Learned

We learned an important lesson this week.  Never bet a five year old $20.

Let me back up.  We had a wonderful bonfire last weekend.  The morning after, Patrick came running in the room and said that the fire was still burning.  Shannon told him, no, it’s not. It’s been all night, it’s stopped burning by now.  But Patrick was adamant that it was still red and hot.  “I bet you $20 it’s still burning, Daddy!”  It’s a sure bet.  “Okay, Patrick.  I bet you $20 it’s not still burning.”

Sure enough, Grandpa had stirred it or something and there were still red embers there.

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School Pics 2013

Second Grade

Second Grade

Kindergarten

Kindergarten

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