Pumpkin's are here

One of the things I love about October is the pumpkin picking festivities. This year we went to a local farm where Giada and Dominic picked their own pumpkins and then decorated them. There was even a wagon ride included! Giada loves her pumpkin, to the point of wanting to sleep with it. Dominic just likes to launch his off of things. Next year we will be sure we steer both G&D towards smaller pumpkins! Lesson learned!

Dominic and Mommy

Dominic on the wagon ride with Daddy

Giada and her friend, Carter

Giada decorating her pumpkin

ahhh! the beach in October!

We were fortunate enough to have a little beach getaway this past weekend. It was gorgeous weather to be at the beach! Dominic and Cecelia loved playing "in" the ocean (really only up to their ankles/knees). It is always so nice to be able to go to the beach, but with both our children still being so young it does get stressful to want to be away and relax but not really be able to because you still have to stick to somewhat of a schedule and always have an eye on the little ones. And then you run into the issue of having other children on the beach wanting to come and interact with your children but then you turn into the babysitter/entertainer for those children as well! I know in 10 years when they want nothing to do with me I'll be wishing it was back to these days. But for now, it's kind of nice to look ahead and dream of a time that I am not stressed out most of the time :)

Some days!!!

It is tricky finding the balancing act of coming home from work with 2 toddlers and having to get them snacks to hold off the whining while trying to let the dog out, while trying to run to the bathroom because I didn't get a chance to all day, yadayadayada....all while trying to remain in a fairly decent mood! most nights i get everything done but the mood suffers. there is always tomorrow to try again! lol....It has been busy with me going back to work but we still get to have lots of fun with Giada and Dominic on the weeknights and weekends. Giada is enjoying swimming lessons and Little Gym. Dominic goes to swimming lessons, however I wouldn't say he enjoys it! Dominic is finally walking, and I am surprised every time I see it. We enjoyed helping my sister move into her new house, visiting family in NY and trying to make sure our priorities stay strong so family always comes first. It's easy to get off track with such a busy schedule, but in the end all I have to do is look at my children and I am instantly brought back to reality with what should really matter most. So it's crazy coming home from work and having so much to do, or having so much in our schedule but raising my children to be happy individuals is well worth it!