not his favorite.

every week nicklaus has to write his spelling words in abc order.

it isn't too hard for him.

just not exciting enough.

enter the drama.

que the tears.

then the threat of no friends for the rest of week if he doesn't finish it before the timer is up.

miracles do happen.

abc order completed.

sanity restored.

 

he had work to do today.

came home after school and got to it.

changed out the door knobs on the closet.

replaced the door hinges and knob on door.

helped paint some letters.

all for the baby.

grandpa set him up.

gave him a quick explanation.

then off he went.

chanting lefty loosey...

for most of the day.

serenoa halloween party today.

cupcake walk...

all enjoyed winnings immediately.

painting pumpkins...

uniquely their own.

mask designing,

cookie decorating,

bean bag toss fun.

hot dogs on the way to the car.

we fit a two hour party into one...

& had fun to boot.

 

wyatt turns 1 on 11/1/11.

early celebration today.

book themed party.

the boys took it to heart.

each wrote wyatt his own story.

he listened intently to all 3.

 

pelliots in a pumpkin patch today.

no perfect pumpkin drama.

everyone got their favorite.

grabbed gourds for decorating.

some pumpkin ice cream and yogurt to round out the afternoon.