O'Leary Family Journey: December 2010

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Pat and I were sitting on the couch one evening and the boys were playing at the coffee table. Here is what we heard.

Austin: Colby do you want to be my friend?
Colby: Yes, I do
Austin: Well do you have facebook?
Colby:Yes, I think so
Austin: Well you can only be my friend if you have facebook.
Colby: Then yes, I have facebook
Austin: Ok then you can be my friend.

I got tickled and asked Austin what Facebook was...

Austin very serisouly stated: Well ya see, I have a face and I have a book so I have facebook.

Love the way kids think!

Trick or Treat

Watch out, it's the toughest superheroes you've ever seen.

I wasn't allowed to pick costumes this year or I of course would have picked pairs. I just think it's so cute but the boys were not having it. They have a mind of their own and I learning to appreciate it and support it. It's tough seeing them grow up and become so independent, but it also makes me proud of my lil guys.

Halloween was a lil let down this year, as it was pouring down rain, hailing and strong winds made for very short trick or treating for our family.

We did manage to catch a short break in the weather and headed out to knock on some doors. After the boys had gotten more than enough candy we stopped by friends' house for some drinks and more candy for the boys.

Colby made it Austin's job to ring the doorbell or knock on the door.

I couldn't believe how much candy they got but more importantly I'm was just happy to see a smile on their face and to have Daddy out with us. Because it was raining so bad, Daddy drove the car and I walked the boys up to the door. We only had one house that scared Colby. It was a half man/half horse and Colby froze in place. He couldn't say anything so Austin did the talking. After the man closed the door, Colby said "well that was the scariest thing I have ever seen". Colby told everyone about the man all night and it just made me smile. I love seeing the world and holidays through the eyes of a child. That is why I cannot wait for Christmas.

Knights at school

Guess what mom, we are going to be knights at school. Oh really when? Tomorrow. Tomorrow!! What a challenge for mom. Of course I set out to make them the cutest, toughest knights in Sunrise Montessori school and I had one night to do it. So with a stop by the dollar store and some creative thinking I set out to work. I even had the boys helping paint their shields.

And here are my knights. I didn't get to all of the armor but they were totally happy with their costumes and that made me happy. They could not wait to wear them to school for the big parade and party.

Colby ditched some of his costume and decided to use his helmet for candy.

Austin was very happy to see me a along their parade route.

I have come to the conclusion that I will never have fairies, princesses, queens, or cute girly costumes in my home, therefore I promise Austin and Colby to always ensure they are the coolest and toughest in costume. I love my boys and being a mom of all boys is a challenge at times but I wouldn't change it for the world. I love sticks, rocks, bugs (ok maybe not bugs) trucks and sports and I love my boys. Thank you God for blessing me with 3 amazing sons. I know will never give me more than I can handle, even if it is short notice.

Pumpkin family

How fun it was for Daddy to be with us this year for Halloween. We didn't make it to the annual hayride to get pumpkins due to rain but I did take the kiddos out to pick up pumpkins. Of course everyone in our family gets one. Pat loved how we did them this year because it meant he didn't have to clean out 3 pumpkins. Everyone was suppose to be making scary faces. I think Colby might have been the only one that achieved his. Sean definitely did not.