October October October

To say it's been a busy few weeks for our family is an understatement.  I have the same thought every October, and that is "Oh, this month is just crazy because *this* is going on...it won't be like this next year."  Ummm, not quite.  October is like *this* EVERY year!!! 

I used to be super excited when Fall appeared!!  When P1 was little, by the time 10-1 rolled around, the house would be decorated, pumpkins ready to be carved, her costume would be ready to go and we would just have a dinner for M's birthday and a small-ish party for P1's birthday.  Now, Oct is just the precursor for the next 3 months to come and go at warp speed.  Leaving nothing in its path but a trail of destruction consisting of wrapping paper, turkey carcasses, and empty bank accounts.  YIPPY!

There is only one decoration at our house.  The costumes are made, but no pumpkins are to be found.  We might skip pumpkins this year. (I KNOW, can you imagine?!?!). We just have so much going on.  Not only do we have their birthdays, my newest nephew's birthday happens to be the same day as my youngest brother.  Plus, we have something else we didn't have last year and that's P2!!!  She's keeping me very busy too.  So even though P1's bday was last weekend, her real party is tomorrow. (EEK) It's going to be at a really cool park with rides and everything!   Wish me luck!!!