Happy? Halloween

Thomas doesn't like halloween. He doesn't like books about pumpkins, books about halloween, pumpkins, costumes, or the pumpkin patch. He just plain does not like it! We took Thomas to the pumpkin patch to get pumpkins for the porch. One would think that this would be fun. He loved it last year. This year, he screamed the whole time we were there and cried the whole way home. Fun, fun! Here's a picture of Thomas (tears wiped away) and Daddy. This is the only picture from the pumpkin patch. Guess I won't be scrapbooking!



Thomas started at a new daycare a week ago today. His old center had too much turn over and was struggling with consistency-something our little Thomas thrives on. So, now he goes to Carol's house around the corner. He is doing really well there and is enjoying it. He is napping 2-3 hours every afternoon. A far cry from the 1 hour at the last place. Carol provides the meals at this daycare. A hot breakfast, am snack, hot lunch, and pm snack. She commented after his first day that she "has never seen a toddler eat so much food!" I guess Carol will be losing money on the whole food providing deal now that Thomas is in attendance. On the flip side, our grocery bill is lower now that I don't have to send a cooler with him to school every day!


He's having a Halloween party at Carol's house tomorrow. I'm sending my camera just in case she can get his costume on him (something I have been unsuccessful at). Best of luck to Carol.


Oh yeah, his new favorite word is "NO!" How long do the terrible two's last?

Big Weekend

We had a very busy weekend. Our good friend Billy turned 2; so, we headed off to Chicago to partake in the festivties. For starters, we left the house bright and early Saturday morning to head to the Shedd Aquarium. A co-worker reminded me that teachers get into the aquarium for free and children under 3 are also free. A measly $18 for parking and we were at the aquarium. Thomas liked the fish and turtles, but had seen all he cared to see after a little over an hour. Good thing the place was free. Non-teachers are $17.95 a person. Ouch!

Tommy and Mommy and the Chicago Skyline

Big boy walking on the planters at the Field museum





After our adventure at the aquarium it was time to head to our friend's house for some playtime and a quick nap before the party. Billy got a really nice wood play structure for his birthday. He and Thomas enjoyed climbing up and going down the slide together. After naps, we headed off to Billy's party at Big Bouce Party! Thomas had a blast jumping, climbing and running.

Thomas and Billy are too busy for a photo together! Happy Birthday Billy!

Jill and Suzie get into the fun

We headed home after a long, exhausting, fun-filled day. It was great to see our friend's and enjoy some quality family time together.

FYI...

I have decided to (once again) develop a blog. I had a blog during my pregnancy that our families seemed to enjoy. Now, 2 years later, I'm wondering why I didn't keep it up. Sleep deprivation is most likely the reason. Thomas is almost 2 and growing bigger and busier each and every day. Hopefully, this blog will keep you up to date on the happening's of the Asiala family.