I woke up thinking it was November 1st and the only thought running through my head was, “I only have twenty-four more days until Caleb’s surgery.”
My mouth went dry, my heart started racing and I felt nauseous. So much to do, so little time left to me. Then the realization dawned on me. We hadn’t even celebrated Halloween yet; I had time, so much time until the dreaded November month.
Well, today is November. I haven’t puked my worries out yet and I’m still sane. I think the Lord is carrying me through this time more than what I even realize. I couldn’t do it on my own. No, not even super mom could do this, or the upcoming organizing, chaos, five-doctor’s-appointments-in-one-week-future. I profess no sanity or strength of my own throughout this month. I will claim the random crazy blog post that might pop up here and there throughout November, but anything that is done with any sense of strength or calm or sanity, I give credit to the Lord, because it certainly is not my inadequate self that is making this happen.
And it might be the last time Tom is left in charge of pictures for the night, because this is pretty much the only shot of my chili pepper that is decent. Still cute though.
And after unloading the car from trunk-or-treating, I came into the house to find naked children eating candy. Where did the clothes go? And why were they so quick to discard the costumes?
I think part of it might have to do with the shocking temperature outside last night of 60 something degrees. It felt like summer. Odd. I'm wearing short sleeves today. Tom wore shorts. Are you sure it's November? Am I really in Iowa? 
Blurry, naked Collin, and yes, that is a tattoo on his stomach.
And this is my future blackmail for this boy. Not only is he wearing whitey-tighties, but his legs are crossed and he's also sporting white socks. He thought this was funny, but just wait, just you wait my Talin dear, this picture will be a nightmare to you soon enough!
8 comments:
Oh my, that picture. . . super funny! That's a keeper for his future girlfriends. I don't think I've ever seen your boys' hair that long before! And Caleb is Mr. Fashion for Halloween - a new costume every night!
What a cute little chili pepper!
Funny pictures of the boys. Blackmail for sure!
Good luck with this week. I love the pictures. That boy is in SO much trouble when payback time comes. :)
Someday Batman and Robin should be reunited. When? I'll never know. Maybe someday they'll end up at college together..that is, if Marshall ever makes it that far..(wink, wink)
I can't believe how much your boys have grown either! I wonder if our kids remember one another. Awesome pictures of the boys!
amanda
That's the cutest red pepper I've ever seen! It totally cracks me up that the big boys' costumes were shed so quickly--better access to candy, I suppose. Nothing getting in the way!
let me get this straight...Caleb was something different three nights in a row?! Too funny. For some reason, I find myself thinking of all my nieces & nephews far away on Halloween. I eat up every picture. Dang, I wish JoDee & Gina would blog theirs! Miss you guys...
I love the three costumes and I remember the first two from the other boys. I loved Talin's first Halloween. Do you remember helping me do my makeup? I miss you and thought about you a lot this weekend. I hope the pictures wont make you too sad.
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