Happy Halloween!!!

This Halloween was great! The kids had a ton of fun and loved wearing their costumes, even when we weren't doing anything for Halloween. Mackenzie's grandma bought her a costume last year for this year so she was a pretty pink pumpkin. Since Cameron doesn't really have a clue about dressing up, we let Mackenzie choose his costume. She decided he was going to be Spider-Man. They were both so adorable. Mackenzie helped me carve pumpkins and we went trick or treating 4 times. We also passed out our own candy while we were home.

Friday the 26th we went to Marty's stepdads work to let the kids go trick or treating. Saturday we went to the Halloween carnival at church where they had games and more trick or treating. Sunday before dinner at my dads we went to the zoo boo at binder park zoo for more trick or treating and seeing the animals. And, of course, today we went trick or treating at the local businesses and went to a few houses.

All in all, it was a very enjoyable holiday. Now it's time for my favorites, thanksgiving and Christmas!!!

Bittersweet

Mackenzie's therapy is bittersweet. Bitter because she only goes until the Monday before thanksgiving because she turns 3. Sweet because, technically, she no longer needs it. She's passed all of her tests and is doing great. She talks like a normal 3 year old and has made leaps and bounds in her speech in the last 18 months. Her teachers said they're going to miss having her in the class because she's so good and she makes them laugh! Do I have a class clown on my hands here? I know she's going to miss school and her teachers too. She gives each one a hug before she leaves everyday. Hopefully it won't be too much of a transition for her and will be pretty easy. She does still have dance and we're going to go to tots and tunes once a month too. We weren't able to go because it was the same time as her classes. And Cameron will be able to participate too so he'll love that. He's always trying to stay and play in Mackenzie's class now! At least she still had about 3 weeks left!

Being a mom

It has been just me being a mom today. Mackenzie came into my bed at 3 am. But she did sleep until about 7:30 which never happens in her own bed. Then breakfast and dance class. She had a ball today and did great!

As a treat we decided to get some happy meals for lunch which the kids love. Once we were home, nap time! But not for me. I had dishes to do. Then play time, wake up dad, make dinner, Barney movie, more playing... The life of a mom and wife.

Finally, it was bed time. But still not for me. I had to pick up the kids toys. They have so many! I had to get rid of some. I really don't think they'll notice.

Now it's my turn. Shower and bed. I have to be up by 5:45 for work tomorrow. Marty isn't able to get out of work early and he works all day so the kids get to have their Papa come over and spend a few hours with them. Mackenzie was very excited when she found out today :)

Dance class

Mackenzie is getting busy for being not even 3 yet. She goes to her therapy/school Tuesdays and Thursday's, but we've also added per-ballet/creative dance to her activities on Friday mornings. So far it's a 3 year old class since they don't have enough 2 year olds yet. However, she lives it. She's by far the smallest almost 3 year old in the class, which is why they want her with the 2 year olds. Last Friday was her first class. She danced/played for a half hour, and got to meet the owner of the dance studio. That's a big deal for the little ones. The owner is usually working with the dance team but the little kids teacher was sick. She had an absolute ball and was disappointed to be done after just 30 minutes. She was ready to go back as soon as we left! This dancing may be a big part of her activities. We'll see as she gets older.

Since she liked dance and wanted to continue, she needed her dance outfit. Mackenzie and Cameron spent Saturday night with my mom, so once I dropped them off I went on my way to find dance clothes. I was on the hunt for tights, a leotard, ballet slippers and a dance skirt or tutu. I was able to find them all at Meijer, so that was not to bad. However, I'm cheap. They had everything at Meijer, including a skirt. The leotard, slipper and tights were all a good price. The skirt, on the other hand, was quite a bit more than I was willing to spend at her age. Plus, I knew I could make one. Since, at this point, I knew I would be making the skirt, I decided to make her a tutu. I think they're cuter than skirts for 3 year olds. Her tutu cost me about $2.50 to make. Now that's a steal!

Tomorrow is Friday and she gets to go to her second dance class! She's is so excited and freaking out today when I told her she goes back tomorrow.