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.

Dear Toto

First Day of School

Long Story but I thought we were going to buy a house- a big house (for our little budget) for you two to run around, so I took a part time job to help pay for the mortgage. I knew I would have to go back to work but I was planning on it being next year. So the house fell through and I am stuck with a job and I cried all week. I was/ am extremely sad. I love our days together. We have had so much fun. I never would have dreamed of being a stay at home mom and it turns out I love it- I absolutely adore it. I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I can pick you up by 3:30, and that leaves the afternoon to play (minus my night school days).

I started work this week and today was your first day of pre school. Surprisingly, Miguel you loved it. I say surprisingly because I started a gymnastics class for you and you were so excited and then cried every day we have gone. Not pre school. You had a great day and really took to it. Toto, you love gym but cried today. Daddy has to take you in the morning and he said you knew something was up before leaving the house (evident by the stone face in the pic). But I came and you lept into my arms and the teacher said you were great.

Outside of Mia, this has been one of the hardest weeks. It hurt to think of giving up park days and waffle guy. I love you both so much.

Wednesdays

Our Wednesday Routine:

1. Go to the City Hall park
2. Run around the main library
3. Go to the Farmers Market and try free samples
4. Eat a waffle. Now you both love to yell at him, "Hey Waffle Guy!" You actually start yelling this on Tuesday night in anticipation of the Waffle Guy.