A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.

Both Paul and I ended up with colds for several days.  It was more annoying than anything.  I have a really hard time resting when I'm sick.  I've got better things to do than lay in bed all day.  I might miss out on something amazing.  Besides, when were both sick and the dishes pile up and the house is a wreck...I can't do it.  

Luckily my greatest friend came to save me and brought her famous chicken and rice soup.  It was like magic, after days of not being able to kick this sickness the very next day I was so much better! Audrey was so happy because Halloween was getting near and she didn't want to miss the trick or treating after missing our church party and the trunk or treat.  

That afternoon we made Halloween cupcakes and then we carved pumpkins.  I love carving pumpkins.  I don't know what it is...maybe the satisfaction of lighting it up when your done.  It's almost like decorating a Christmas tree.  

When it came time for treat or treating Audrey decided she didn't want to be Izzy the pirate, she wanted to be a fairy.  So we pulled together some last minute stuff from her dress-ups and her closet and she went as a fairy.  I'm convinced that we have the best neighborhood to trick or treat in.  We went down a street and a half and  Audrey far more than I got as a child walking around the block.  It's good thing because she was done after that.  Wear plastic princess shoes can be hard on the feet.   I still have candy coming out my ears.  It may last until next Halloween.  

This year we started a new tradition.  Pumpkin smashing.  The day after Halloween we took our pumpkins out to the driveway and threw them until there was nothing left.  Audrey had so much fun that she didn't mind picking up the pieces afterward. :)  My curiosity was satisfied.  I always wondered why teenagers went around pumpkin smashing after Halloween.  Now I know. :)  If you haven't done it yet, you should probably try it out.  Happy Halloween!

The Season For Park Days

It's finally a little cooler and we are soaking it up at the park.  Oddly we were the only ones at the park today.  It felt strange having the whole park to ourselves.  

In case you were wondering what is hanging from Audrey neck, it's pixie dust.  She takes it everywhere.  Whenever I ask if we can use it she reminds me that it's only for emergency's.  She kind of stingy with her pixie dust.  :)

We found out that going down the slide hold your legs up make things a little more exciting.  The experience is similar to an amusement park ride.  Check out the face below.  It makes me laugh every time.  

This has nothing to do with slides but let's talk about the library for a minute, because it's fresh in my mind and I'm a little peeved.  I love nothing more than to go to the library and pick 30 books and spend two weeks reading them over and over again.  We do it very two weeks because we both love to read.  This week I forgot yet again to bring the books back. Well, actually Paul's car broke down and I haven't had a car, so that's probably why I haven't thought about going to the library.  So today in a panic I log on to renew the books and look at my total fines.  I'm at $20.00!!  It happens every other year. I end out having to pay my dues, because there's no way around it.  Am I the only one??? I think they are making a killing over there on Mom's like me.  I can't seem to rein it in. I'm just not smart enough to remember to put a reminder on my phone every time.  

Unfortunately, I can't stand the thought of not going to the library anymore so I just keep handing money over.  

A Party of Two

We had a fancy dinner for two.  Audrey likes to do these often.  I think her favorite part is decorating the table.  It's kind of her thing. I was happy to find that the Book of Mormon was her centerpiece this time.  :)  

Of course one has to get dressed up for these events.  She had to have the pink chapstick, the crown, and the necklace before we started.  

I love that she is hardly ever outside of her imagination.  We are always on an adventure of some sort.  The only bad part about the imagination is that sometimes it runs wild.  We had a long talk the other night about scary things and how we are in charge of our imaginations.  Sometimes our imaginations can trick us into thinking something is there when it's not, or that a sound is something it's not. Audrey is living proof.  We had to give half of her animal friends the boot because they became scary looking things at night.  Don't worry, Bubba is still on the safe list.  

Speaking of the Book of Mormon...several sentences ago.  :)  We finished reading it for the year.  Yay!   I am so proud of this little girl.  She always reminds me when I forget to read to her.  

The other day we were driving in the car and she asked me when she was going to turn eight.  I explained, and then she said, "that's when I can get baptized right (more about that here)?".  I told her she was right and that's why we were reading the scriptures so that she could make the choice when she turned eight.  She acted a little offended and came back with, "Mom I already know I want to get baptized!".   Then I asked her, "So you know that Heavenly Father and Jesus live?  You know that the scriptures we've been reading are true? You know what you've been learning in primary is true?   She replied emphatically, "YES!" to every question.  I might have been a little misty eyed.  For a moment I felt like I had done something right.  I may not always be the best Mom, I fail everyday, but today she "knows" and that's all that matters..  

She teaches me so much everyday.  She teaches me things like: humility, forgiveness, love, kindness, and unwavering faith.  The things she doesn't teach me by example I learn by being her Mom.  No wonder we are supposed to become as little children.  Sigh...one day at a time!  Being a Mom is the best thing ever!