Fun with Dad

I had my first trip alone from Collin when I went to Austin, TX for a grants conference. I admit, waking up whenever I wanted, not having to worry about diapers or someone else's well being was a little nice. But every time I heard Collin's tiny voice say "Mama" on the phone I had to steady myself from tears. After five days it was nice to come home to my sweet little guy who likes to pull my face to his and touch my nose, a sort of Collin kiss. Mike was also relieved to see me (just because he loves me right!) it may also be that working full-time, finishing up remodels on the house and taking care of a toddler is, well hard...

They did seem to have lots of fun though and I was happy to come to a house that didn't need 12 hours of heavy cleaning.

Drunk Pumpkin

Well okay we didn't really spike Collin's milk with vodka but you wouldn't know it by this picture:




I know I'm a little late in Halloween posting. Let's just say this year's Halloween can be stricken from the record. It consisted of Collin looking cute with a too small Pumpkin costume, going to the jam packed halls of the Kennedy School with some pretty impressive costumes (robots, cartoon characters, animals, families in matching ensembles).

Collin's Pumpkin hoodie was purchased from the bargain rack at Costco. Next year when we actually take him trick-or-treating I think I'll be a little more inspired. He had a slight meltdown at the Kennedy School (too many kids, lots of noises may have bothered him, who knows). He played the part of the Killer Pumpkin and attempted the gouge the eyes out of a poor one year-old "Superman" three times. We left shortly after, had pizza and put one tired babe to bed. Collin did try a peanut butter cup before the night was over and he's been doing his "more" sign and pointing at the candy jar ever since. Mmm peanut butter cups.