Halloween ... finally

We have been a little busy around here lately, so better late than never.

As any parent knows, some days are better than others.  Today was one of those days.  Cooper decided tonight to not eat his dinner, be disrespectful to Poppa, and so on.  Unfortunate for Cooper, it was also Halloween.  By the time he had himself together, had apologized and so on, it was raining buckets which meant no Trick or Treating.  We did let him get dressed up in his costume and help pass out candy.  I don't think he knew what he missed until the next day at school when his friends were talking about it.  Hopefully, he will remember this and some day soon make the connection between cause and effect.  Some days being a parent stinks, but no one ever said it was easy.

And now for some pictures (and I hope Grammy and Poppa don't get mad, but these are too cute not to share).

And the costume choice is ...

Batman who made his debut at Squirrel-'O-Ween.  I think he can give Nutzy a run for his muscles.

 Flexing at the dugout.

It was packed with costumed kids everywhere, but Cooper did stop to pet the animals.

 

Halloween Prep

 Jack 'o lantern crafts with Grammy.

To carving jack 'o lanterns with Dad.

Only in our house would pumpkin carving require power tools.

Daddy trying to be funny and mimic the ever running nose that Cooper inherited from me.  At least it comes honest.

The boys had lots of fun getting ready for the holiday.


 

Halloween Thrills

Cooper's third Halloween was a success.

 "Where do we go first?  Where are the other kids?  I've got my punkin."

Look at those little buns.  I couldn't resist that one. He did hug most of the people handing out candy while saying thank you.  It was very sweet, and think he made lots of friends with the neighbors.

He did really well, even with a visit to the spooky house on the block.

He made it all the way around the block and even asked to go to a couple more houses.  The mask stayed on except for when he was showing people he was Cooper, not Spiderman, under the costume.  The highlight of his loot was when he got to pick a lollipop.  He asked if he could have it when we got home.  I told him he could pick one piece.  "Mommy, I would like my lollipop."  I have to remember this in ten years when he barely grunts an answer at me.

The lollipop was done (he actually threw part of it away because he was done).  He asked for a couple of pretzels, and then said he needed a "rest."  I would definitely call it a success.

Pre-Halloween Happenings

We had some company for pre-Halloween happenings this year.  My sister and her family came to visit.  My two nephews are great with Cooper. 

 We had a little craft time making candy corn characters.

 

We went to a family festival at a local park.  I didn't get a good picture of the costume winners, Lucy and Summer.  The boys dressed their dogs up as a devil and an angel.  The costumes fit their personalities to a tee.

He loved getting the guts out.

The finished products with lots of smiles.

Punkin Patch

Cooper's class went to visit the same pumpkin patch as last year.  He was very excited to have both J and I there.  And Cooper's day was made by being able to hang out with his best friend, Bella.

Can you see me?

Hey lady. What's your name?

Don't let this spider get me.

Papa would love this one, even if it's not a Deere.

I'm so glad she shares. (I love the folded arms.)

Are you ready for a laugh?

"Mommy, have you seen my friend Batman?"

"Maybe I can find him with my superhero Spiderman eyes."

This kid gets funnier by the minute.

Halloween 2009

Well, the decision was made as a Wonder Pet, but he was not happy with that choice. Or maybe it was because Aunt K wasn't home. :) It was almost 80 degrees, so he kept taking the hood off because he was so hot. J was in shorts and I was in a short-sleeve shirt. Who would think we would have this weather this late in the year.

Maybe this isn't so bad if I get candy. Wait a minute. What's candy?

You mean I get candy at every house? I could do this all night long.

Aunt K has the best candy.

He was worn out, but on a slight sugar rush.

Happy Halloween!

Oh, what to be for Halloween?

A week or so before Halloween, I tried to put a costume on Cooper. He would not have any part of it. I took him to Target a few days later and let him pick out a few to try. He liked feeling all the different textures.

He loves Elmo these days, so I thought this would be a maybe.


But this was also an option because he loves Wonder Pets. So I thought I could make this into Ming Ming by sewing on a cape.


So, what did he decide? Stay tuned for the verdict.

Are you ready for Halloween?

I hope he is not hoping for that much candy. I only wish he had picked up on all the times I have said "Trick or Treat" this week. Well, maybe next year.

Who me? I'm not doing anything odd. Promise.

Look Mom, I can walk with a pumpkin on my foot. Why are you looking at me so weird? It's never dull around here. Stay tuned for the costume decision.