Another Family filled day!!

Today began after a restful night of sleep sans my hubby. I woke up about 5 with a baby snugged to my boom, drinking his milk peacefully but no hubby next to me. After Baby J got his milk fill for the time being, we went in search of Daddy Piper. I found him under a way too short blanket in the recliner in the living room. I gently woke him and asked what was wrong. He couldn't sleep with J's white noise machine in our bedroom (remember we are sharing a room with J while my in-laws are visiting). So Daddy couldn't sleep with that noise and instead went out to the living room. Fortunately for me, I got a great night of sleep in our bed....unfortunately for DH - he didn't. He did head back to bed for a couple hours of rest before the day began.

I already had J up with me and a bit later, L & S joined us. I enjoyed a yummy cup of coffee while the 3 munchkins had Count Chocula and milk for an early morning snack. They need a snack and milk within moments of their little piggies hitting the floor. They just can't wait for breakfast to get cooked so they usually have a snack and then a bit later, we have breakfast together. J is now part of the morning tradition, with his milk and Cheerios! He will search and scavenge for their milks and the minute they put it down, he is there to suck it down so he gets his own milk now. We got schoolwork done by 8 or so. It was a fun school morning. S is learning to write his letters and we did a lesson on smell - fun times. Oh fun times except for J being MAD as hell that he wasn't getting any attention during the school time so he was hollering and clamoring for attention. He was so noisy that my SIL commented on it a few times when she was awaken for the day : -)

We hung out for the morning and then headed out to go to Joann's to get stuff to finish Halloween costumes then lunch at In-N-Out Burger. We did the lunch thing first. I love that place. L & S enjoyed a burger sans tomato and lettuce and shared a choco shake. J ate off my burger and had a half a container of fries and then he tried a shake for the first time. He sucked and sucked and sucked. I had to pry the straw from his lips and he wasn't happy with me! L, L & N enjoyed the lunch. That place is delicioso!!! Then Joann's where we found just what we needed to make the costumes. I already had the clothes - just needed the felt and lettering. I took the 25 cent felt and wrapped it around the party hat to make the tip of a crayon. Oh goodness - so cute!! Total for 3 crayon costumes - $24!!!!!!!

This afternoon was art class. I actually sat in on the class. I am not impressed with the music portion of class. The art portion is fun, although today S didn't want to color. He is not a coloring kind of kid but loves to paint. We did renew for November but probably won't do it after that. I think L is headed back to dance. We watched the DVD from last year and she wants to rejoin again. She can't do both since they are on the same day and it's too tiring to do both.

This evening was fun with a chicken taco dinner, a trip to the ice cream store and then a impromptu photo session with L and I taking self portraits. The giggles and cries that potty was imminent was so wonderful. I love my girl!!! S has soaked up the attention from Cousin N. He has loved having him around. And both him and L have enjoyed his Zune :-)