Halloween

I made Tonio's pirate costume. You love going around saying, "RRRR Matey" And "scaliwag" and "yo ho Pirates Life for me"! Miguel did not want to be anything. You really were adamant, after many weeks of wanting to be a pirate or monster, not being anything. So I made you a simple super hero outfit. Tonight we went Trick or Treating and Tonio you had a hard time understanding the concept of getting candy, putting it into your bag, and then eating it later. Instead you had to eat everything as you got it. You ate this disgusting piece of lollypop that went on the ground numerous times. Miguel you loved the lollypops too. You both were terrific, if not a candy covered sticky mess. I am afraid of tomorrow and that you want to do it again.

Pumpkin Patches

We had a great October going to pumpkin patches. They seemed more like amusement parks with all the rides and bouncy houses and less farms but you both had fun with all the "poompkins". Tonio you loved throwing them down and Miguel you enjoyed sitting on them. We also had fun painting them with your buddies Gracie and Emily.

Camping

We went to Butano State Park for our first camping trip. Tonio loved throwing pine cones into the fire and you both loved running around in our monster 10 person tent. You both must of ran around for about an hour and half with flash lights. You were both so good and we had a great time.

School

I was planning on going back to work next year when Miguel was 4 and Toto 3. In about 3 days we were told and ready to buy a great house at a great price and I was offered 2 jobs. It felt right and I needed a job for the loan. Well, the house fell through and I now had a part time teaching job- 3 days a week. It was a hard week, trying to find a pre-school. It tore my heart out. I was not ready and you both cried every morning for about two weeks. It killed me. Now you like school and enjoy going. The teachers are very nice and it is only a block away. It is still hard to be away from you but I know this is good for you.