We took family pictures today! (It was all very safe. We were outside and away from people. The photographer wore a mask.) I am always so anxious about the process of it. The photographer is A-MAZ-ING and so patient with our crew, but we are quite the scene when we do pictures. Three boys who each wants to do his own thing, of which smiling isn't exactly one of them, makes it extra special. LOL. To top it off, I did something to the back of my knee while we were there. Sigh. I have to say, though, everyone tried their very best, and I am very appreciative of that! Can't wait to see what she captured. Fingers crossed for some great ones. :)
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We have a fun day planned for Halloween tomorrow. Because we're not going out to do the traditional trick-or-treating, we're going to carve pumpkins, play a few games, and get a surprise. Hopefully, they'll enjoy the day!
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This year, because we are not going out to trick or treat, the boys are recycling costumes. Jack is going to be a Minecraft Creeper. Jason is going to do a twist on his scientist costume from last year. Shawn is going to be a skeleton again.
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Somehow, we managed to get through a fourth of the school year! The first quarter is just about over. We are still perfecting our rhythm, but for the most part, we have a decent system of attacking schooling for everyone. We do have a few low points here and there when the stress/pressure overwhelms us, but we're learning to work through our frustrations and push on. These are such valuable life lessons that will help the boys in their entire lives.
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We have had yet another caterpillar explosion in the backyard. The wasps have gone for the most part, so that has helped a lot. Just glancing at our milkweed plants this afternoon, and I could easily see 15-20 caterpillars. That likely means we have at least that hidden in the plants. We even have three chrysalises! It is always so fun when we get to watch our caterpillars.
