Low Key Weekend

We had a very low-key weekend with plans. I must say it was really NICE! Friday evening was cold and rainy and once I got home from work, I refused to go out again!

Saturday, Cinderella and I made fall cupcakes and other than playing and hanging out, that is all that we did! Sunday, we had church and then we carved four pumpkins, I did some necessary shopping, and that was about it!

We really needed a low-key weekend with the busy week last week and the new week coming up that is filled with doctor appointments, dentist appointments, school parties and of course Halloween!

Fall has arrived!

Introducing....

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This year, I was wanting to put them back as a couple again. I think we made the perfect choice! Aren't they adorable??? I have all the "Grease" songs in my head now!

"Danny"

"Sandy"

Wordless Wednesday - Ultimate Trampoline!

Gone in a week

Our dear beloved stray Grazie disappeared Friday night. We haven't seen her since then. Cinderella and Mr. C is crushed. We think someone took her in their home. She has the sweetest personality and would make the perfect pet cat. Hopefully, she is in a good home.

We still have little Maizie which is the little gray and white kitten staying around. We think it might be a boy so Maizie may not be the right name for him!! He is spunky and a bit wild....hmmmm! That sounds perfect for my two!

Movie Night

For this weekend adventure, we took the kids to the movies. Friday night, we saw "Frankenweenie." This was a kiddie horror flick that was centered around the old movie "Frankenstein." It was a cute movie with some hidden adult humor/imagery that kept parents entertained. I was kind of surprised at how "quiet" this movie was. This can be challenging when you have two special needs kiddos! They did remarkable well until the end when it got loud and a bit "scary!" Cinderella exclaimed that she was tired and scared and wanted to sit in her Mommy's lap. (She NEVER does that anymore!) Mr. C was energized (to say the least) when the loud noise came. Overall, I liked it although it had some sad parts!!

They are multiplying!

While looking out the window yesterday morning, I heard cat meowing. This is nothing unusual except for the fact that is was really loud. So, I noticed there were 2 cats now living on our carport.

Grazie invited a smaller gray and white kitten to enjoy the food and milk that we provide every day. Cinderella is in kitty HEAVEN! That girl loves her some kittens! Honestly, I think she could be a cat whisperer because she charms all that she touches. Hopefully we do not multiply anymore because we cannot afford to feed every cat in Butler County!

Grazie

This sweet, adorable kitty followed us home Friday evening after we were visiting my niece. Mr. C shouted "Follow us!" And then, this gray kitten has been with us ever since. She/he is not allowed indoors, but we have been feeding it and the kids have enjoyed holding it ever since.

I named it Grazie due to her color. We are not sure of the gender, but female cats are generally more friendly. She/he has white paws like they were dipped in white paint.

The kids LOVE this little thing and I hope she sticks around to attack all the mice that we get in the winter.

Corn Maze Fun

Yesterday, we had our annual visit to Tom's Maze. It was a VERY fun time! You are given an empty piece of paper with 12 squares. You are given access into the maze and you must find all 12 squares found in 12 mailboxes all over the corn maze. Once it is complete, you will see the design of what the maze is that year. This year, it was in the design of an American flag with stars and the words "Proud to be an American" all written out in the maze.

At first, we could not find any mailboxes! So, I told Matt that we should go to the very back and work our way back. That was a good idea because we started to find the mailboxes quickly! It took us about an hour or so to find all of them. Afterwards, we checked out the farm animals and other fun things that they had at the farm.

Later in the evening, we made a fire in the fire pit that was given to us. The kids loved the fire and I loved making the 'smores the best! It was a very fun Fall day!

Parenting is hard!

Last night was parent-teacher conferences for my own children. When you are a teacher, you know the in's and out's of them, so when it is the teacher's own children, it can be quite the role reversal.

We have hit a rocky patch with parenting. Behavior is something that (with typical kids) can be controlled or modified. However, when it is behavior from an ADHD special needs child, well, it can be the biggest problem ever. Medicine is a great thing when it works, but when it doesn't, it can be quite the headache. All this to say, parenting is HARD! I feel like I need a degree in psychology and special education.

I wish I could fix all their problems, but I am admitting that I just can't! It's out of my realm of control. This is a very hard thing to admit. All I can do is my best and pray that God will intervene. This is what I am doing now. Praying for God to help in both of these incredibly special kids' lives and behavior. I know that He can do ANYTHING and that is what I am doing. I am going to give this to God and let His will be done! I would appreciate prayer for them.

Wordless Wednesday ~ Digging Up Bones

Trick or Treating with the Dinosaurs

Yesterday, the kids went trick or treating with the dinosaurs at "Dinosaurs Alive" at Kings Island. We got see to see all the animatronic dinosaurs that moved and roared as well as go trick-or-treating along the trail. The kids enjoyed getting candy, apples, toys, and little pumpkins. We also visited Howl-a-Palooza again and rode our favorite rides. This will probably be the last trip of the year as a family to KI. If things work out, Matt and I will be going by OURSELVES to the Halloween Haunt one evening very soon!! (We RARELY get time by ourselves so when it does happen, it is such a treat!)

Next weekend will be very fun as well and we are hoping it is warmer than this past weekend!!

Little Kitty

3rd Grade

I look at this portrait and want to cry because my baby is growing up! He is growing up too fast for me! My only son is growing up to be a young man before my very eyes.

2nd Grade School Portrait

In color

Black and white


**Mr. C did not bring his photos home today, so I will post when we get them.