It's no surprise that October is my favorite time of year. Fall, pumpkins, and the birthday season; what's not to love? We started our October by going to a pumpkin patch and festival. We bought eight pumpkins to start our fall pumpkin collection. By the time Halloween rolls around, we should have a vast collection. Some painted. Some carved. The ultimate image of Fall.
So far this fall we have already gone apple picking, pumpkin picking, festival going, cider drinking, and went to pumpkin town at the zoo. I'd say it's been pretty successful so far! I'm excited to do more apple picking so we can get a good storage of home-juiced apple juice. Maybe we can even mull some into cider this year. I'd also like to make dumplings this year. I've been too busy the last few years to make more apple dumplings. Now that we have an extra freezer, I'll have a place to store them as well.
The boys.
Man they are growing too fast. Lucian is in first grade. They are currently on fall break, so I get to see him more during the day. I like that. As much as I love having time with Apollo, I like spending time with both my boys. He has been doing well at school. He says he doesn't care for it, but never complains about going. I just hope he is able to make some new friends this year. That's the hardest thing about school these days, being able to socialize. Seems odd, I know. They are so strict these days about when kids can and cannot communicate with each other. Anyways, he has a good teacher who he seems to like and he is willing to go. That's enough for us.
Apollo is turning into a toddler. He is cranky, opinionated, and wants what he wants right now. All that being said, he has a lot of interests and a pretty long attention span. He loves to build train tracks, play cars, and interact with stuffed toys. He most favorite thing is being outside. Everyday we go outside and ride feet powered "bikes". We ride up and down our road until we need to get a drink. Mama's legs sure get a work out. It's fun and we get to enjoy the outdoors. I've also been taking him on solo trips to the museum, zoo, and playgrounds. We need to find him some friends to go with. He's okay with other kids, but he isn't much of a socializer. Lucian is more interactive that way. Apollo is more of a watcher. Then he goes off and does his own thing. Unless Lucian is there. Then he is loves to play with his brother.
I'm always surprised with time. The days seem long but the years are short. That's what people are always saying. I think the days go pretty fast. Too fast sometimes. I've been trying to enjoy the moments. Let the kids pick the movie, buy the dippin' dots, and stay at home at least once. Because in the long scheme of things... I'd rather see smiles.
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