Winter Season

Things I've learned since my last post.

1. Toddlers do not care that their Halloween costumes cost a whopping $15. 

Why did I ever stress previously? I am neither crafty nor a seamstress. So Party City, you're welcome for my contribution. And thank you for making my little boys happy.

Truth be told, I wanted Crew to be a Minion this year. But Cutler said, "No Mommy! He has to be Bumblebee. Because I'm gonna be "Ockimus" and I need a team!"

So here's our team.

2. My three year old needs to know the plan.

Because this is what happens if you surprise him at his Thanksgiving Feast.

He was NOT amused.

But we're quick learners, Jeremy and I. We prepped him for the Christmas program. Ad naseum. And he sang like a champ.

3. Brining a turkey is not for the faint of heart.

But I did it. And feel I should earn a reward for it. Especially since it was edible.

4. When planning a family trip to the Denton Tree lighting, take the train. 

The kids much preferred the train station to the crowded Christmas Festival.

Our friend Molly. Cutler says she's his sister.

Since Cutler didn't have a phone, he chose to talk to the man behind us.

5. Super cool adventures can be had in your own backyard.

Said adventure only lasted until 10:00 p.m.

"Daddy, can I go back to my bed now?"

6. Santa in our imaginations was fine. Santa in person, not so much.

7. Crew Bean is a total ham.

We might have already known this. But the personality just keeps getting stronger and stronger.