Here comes the Weekend!

I had errands to run today so I did them at the end of the day when the girls would be getting out of school so I could pick them up. They weren't as excited as I thought! Lovey clarified it for me when I mentioned they were usually happy to get picked up. "I am, WHEN we're going somewhere fun!" Note to self: don't bother next time!

We got home and baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies & then they moved on to their very important work of demolishing the living room and hiding all carpeting by spreading out their coating of pet shops, barbies and polly pocket paraphernalia!

Tonight was Fatty Fried Food Friday (what do you mean that's not a real event? it is here!) so in keeping with that theme, we had fish & chips. Sweetie normally eats well, asks for extra vegetables, finishes her food on her plate etc. It cracks me up that she looooooooooooooooooves French Fries. and not just any fries, they have to be done in "the greaser" aka deep fryer. Oven baked fries get sneered at. She will eat them until she blows up and then come back & lick out the pan for any crumbs and salt remainders! Honey's not a fish & chip fan and since it's just junk food anyway, I let them opt out of FFFF if they would rather have a sandwich so she was happy with her pb & J. Lovey for some unknown reason, WILL eat fish & chips, probably due in large part to their bath in the greaser. I pretend that the fish has some redeeming characteristics left after the cooking process and consider it a successful meal for her!

After supper, Murray took Honey to see a hockey game. She's been looking forward to it all week and was very excited to go out on her own with Daddy! They got home almost 2 hrs past her normal bedtime so we'll see how that affects tomorrow's disposition (I'm guessing it won't be overly favourable.....). She was very good tonight & got ready quickly & slipped into bed without any hesitation.

Murray said she really enjoyed the game but had 10 MILLION questions! I think this just pleased him more than it annoyed. Finally, a girl around here who takes an interest in THE game! Also of great interest to her & frequently inquired upon during play:

1) How many minutes PAST my bedtime is it NOW Daddy?

2) are my sisters in bed YET???

While they were gone, Lovey, Sweetie and I worked on puzzles. I challenged them to a puzzle race and made the mistake of choosing some dinky puzzle with weird pieces and waaaaaaaay too many of them! Sweetie kicked my butt but I was gaining on Lovey when I ran out of pieces and started looking around the floor and chairs. When I heard Lovey giggling, I knew something was up. Sweetie jumped in to investigate and sure enough, that little sneak had my last TWO pieces clutched in her little hand! They roared and roared as I ranted & raved about the sabotage and unfairness of cheating at PUZZLES!!!!!!! Then they got carried away and dismantled what I had managed to put together. Ahhhh good times!

Who Needs Friends?

When you can make your own pal out of a pair of colourful gloves???

Meet our newest buddy, Madeleine. She goes everywhere, plays with everyone and chats up a storm with the girls. They're enthralled with her lately. Yesterday I caught her trying to do Lovey's homework!

more Halloween action from Sunday night!

Tonight I was heading off to the gym and thought Lovey's intense concentration was priceless! They love their DS games!

Just sayin' ;)))

Honey's report card came home today. Careful you don't cut yourself, this kid is sharp! :)))

click on image to view larger cuz you're gonna want to see this :)))

Trick or Treat!

We had another fun Halloween night! Murray drove the kids down one end of the street while I finished getting our treats ready and whipped up the Halloween card to post. Mum & Dad came for supper so they could get in on the door to door action. Murray prepared a feast of a lasagna and everyone ate supper and dessert, even me ;)))

Once supper was out of the way, the girls threw their costumes on in a hurry. Lovey had a new one this year as her kitty cat was just too small so I picked one up earlier in the fall at our clothing sale. Honey & Sweetie just wanted to same ones again so everybody was happy & warm!

We ended up doing almost the whole street this year, a first for us. Lovey got tired before we were done though. Grandad was following in the car so she hopped in with him and got a ride for awhile and skipped a couple houses (she only missed out on popcorn so she didn't care!) At one house she was dragging herself up the driveway and was speaking in a low voice and told me "I'm tired from violin practice and my mouth is dry and my lips are dry!" Another place gave out apples and she told Grandad "just a plain old apple! we've already got THOSE at home!"

Tulip had stopped in just as we were heading out so she & her mom came along with us. Tulip, Honey & Sweetie were gung ho and raced from house to house as Lovey got more tired and lagged behind. Luckily her personal taxi helped her keep up. Grandad offered to take her home but she was very concerned about her sisters getting more treats than her. Instead, she tried to convince them to pack it in but they were determined to get to the top of the street where the house with candy apples is. They did get there and then got a "free ride!!!!!!!!!!!!" home with Grandad while the rest of the adults & dogs walked home. Lovey said that was the best part of the night!

We didn't have many kids so there are a few leftovers here but I think they'll be well taken care of!

Hope everyone had a great night!

Happy Halloween!

Let the candy raid begin!!!! Hope everyone has a fun & safe night out trick or treating! We're hitting the road with our unicorn (Lovey), dragon (Sweetie) & dolphin (Honey).