Halloween 2017 ( Kashtyn's 1st Halloween )

I was never into Halloween growing up. But since having kids I realized that it doesn't need to be scary and all that creepy stuff.  I am not into the scary things and try to keep the scary things away. Reason being mommy is a wuss and gets scared easily, and the world already has enough scary things going on. So, our Halloween is and will always be cute, fun and simple. Sorry kids!

 Hayden and William's dad had them for the evening but after school I took them around town to the businesses and did some trick or treating. Hayden went as Master Chief from a video game, William went as a green ninja and Kashtyn went as a green dinosaur! They had so much fun, running around, seeing friends and getting hoards of candy! I also gotta say I was super impressed with their manners. Sometimes you don't think they listen to your reminders to say please and thank you. And tonight I just stepped back, and let them do their thing. And I guess they have been listening to my constant reminders! 

Watching the boys do their thing tonight got me thinking about Trick or Treating. Like I said I was never into Halloween growing up, and I think that reason is because I had a negative outlook on it. I saw it as bad. But now I don't see it as bad. I think its a awesome way to meet your neighbors, people in the community, and also to meet and get to know the parents of your kids friends. There is a lot of things I would love to say about this topic, but its getting late! 

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween. 

Halloween Treats!

  

                It's impossible to get picture where they all are looking at the camera and smiling!

Dave is the real MVP carving pumpkins!

 Ps: Who else is busting out all things Christmas soon!? 

Routine.

   

I am the kinda gal that NEEDS routine in order to function and be productive. Like every morning we drop Hayden off at school, go for a walk and get the mail. Afternoons are for quiet time, go pick up Hayden, play outside, get supper ready, Dave is home, supper, playtime, bath time, night snack, bible story, bedtime prayers and good night!  Mondays are for baking, Wednesday and Thursday are for laundry and Friday is deep clean the house day! Every day is designated to something. And when that routine is out of sorts, then I am out of sorts to. When I feel this way I get overwhelmed, stressed and I pretty much don't do anything, freeze and panic! This week is one of those weeks. 

Hayden got his tonsils out and it has not been the best recovery for him. He got the flu and a cold on top of everything.  He hasn`t been sleeping very good, or eating. Thank God he is still drinking. And I can`t sleep cause I am worried sick about him. He`s been sleeping with me in our bed and every noise he makes freaks me out, and the vomit oh Lord I do not think I have been so sad and freaked out hearing someone vomit. Anyways, our routine has gone to the wind. Which of course this has made me a negative, uptight,  and overwhelmed crazy person! 

BUT today I woke up and the sun was shining and I told myself to get my shit together and CALM THE ( you know what ) DOWN! 

Think of the good things that have happened this week and the things to be thankful for! Here`s my little list:

1)  a surprise visit from my mom and dad. Who came bearing us gifts, lots of food and treats! It made my day and the boys day! They also came and visited Hayden in the hospital and he still talks about it. 

2) Dave. He still has energy to take the boys outside when he gets home from work and play! And for sleeping with Willy in his bed because he wanted to have a sleepover too! 

3) for the texts and messages from people telling Hayden that they are praying and thinking about him! 

4) and for Hayden, Willy, and Kash`s health. As I waited for Hayden to be done his surgery I went for a little walk within the hospital and I saw kids that were clearly very sick. It was heartbreaking.  Made me so thankful the we were in there only for his tonsils and nothing else. 

Soon, Hayden will be healed and back to his normal self and life will be back to normal again. And for that I am VERY thankful for. For now, the laundry can go unfolded, and floors can go unwashed, and who cares about the routine. Also, its been kinda nice that the routine has gone to wind. Kinda like this lying around with the boys eating popsicle's and watching movies all day! KINDA. 

The beautiful flowers we came home to. Willy was super pumped because he knows my favorite flower is sunflowers.

Hello, its been awhile.

I say it over and over again how I really want to get back to blogging. I find it so therapeutic and fun. I want to start blogging more about cooking, baking,house decor, organizing and house renovations. I also want to blog more about real life. Good moments in life, and hard moments in life. I want this space to be pure honesty. And yes I know my grammar can be horrible at times but just look past that, I am working on it! 

So, this is my first blog post in a long time and I thought it would be fitting to share our 2017 family pictures! Hayden is now 6 years and is in Grade One and loving it. He plays hockey for Arborg Falcons. He is a happy, smart, determined little man.  William is 4 years old. He is in Junior Kindergarten. He has started the Can Skate program. He is kind, stubborn, and empathetic. Kashtyn is 1 years old. He is walking, starting to say a couple of words and is so stubborn but so very smiley.

 I hear it every time we go out that I must have my hands full and our home must be so busy. Yes it is, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. 

:: OUR FAMILY JUST THE RIGHT MIX OF CHAOS AND LOVE :: 

Thanks to Steorra Images.

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