We are still alive. Summer ended. Stuart started Kindergarten. The great and terrible season of illness and rodent infestation is upon us. The first snow has already fallen. Our drawers and closets are overflowing as we experience 60 degree temperature swings from one day to the next. We love fall!
Last weekend we drove up to Georgetown and rode the historic narrow gauge rail train with the kids. It takes about and hour and a half to go a mile and half, which we didn’t realize until we were on the train. But it was fun and the kids did well as long as we doled out gum and candy every few minutes. It was a great day to be outside and we were able to see some of the fall colors. It is always fun to be in public with our very loud and energy riddled children and wait for the commentary. Yes, we have our hands full. Is that supposed to be code for “Your children are obnoxious, how do you get through each day?” or is it more like “Clearly you’ve lost your minds.” We do get an occasional, “You have a beautiful family” every now and then which gives us the self-confidence to continue our parenting with love and logic, not to mention strokes our ego.
Some pictures:
7 comments:
When someone says "Don't you have your hands full?" the perfect comeback is: "If you think my hands are full, you should see my heart!" Shuts 'em up every time!
Hurray! You are alive! Next time you venture up this way, come the extra hour and visit us! We love to see you guys. =)
It's about time! Geez. Miss your little rascals. Btw...just say no to sickness! I'm pretty sure you've had your fair share.
Melissa- you are so funny! I love reading your blog. You make me laugh and my day better. I am surprised we didn't see you up there in Georgetown. We just went up and did the train ride too. My kids enjoyed it--well maybe not all Parker fell asleep under the blanket. It was nap time and he didn't like the loud noise. Good for you for venuturing out! :)
You should be a writer!! You crack me up. : )
You should be a writer! You crack me up. : )
your kids are so cute!!! and you are a total BABE. :) xoxo
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