October? Wait...what happened to September? It can't already be the end of October...can it? Well, I guess when you live from soccer practice to soccer game to school activity to seasonal event time can really fly!Maggie started orchestra this month and made the decision to switch from cello to violin. Mom was a little sad at that decision but it has definitely got Maggie excited. Her orchestra is small but mighty and it gives her lots of time with her teacher. She is really enjoying it! Soccer has been interesting. Some games, Maggie looks like a pro and others, well it's like we are speaking a different language. Her dad got tagged to help the defense and is having some challenges with the player he thought would be a cinch...Maggie! She's got the skill and understands the game but we think she is falling back onto old habits of working only as hard as she has to. But I'm sure coach Dad can break her of that!
Molly had a big month this time, turning 3 years old! Mimi and Bawmpy came out to visit and we visited the pumpkin patch while they were here. Oddly, my now 3-year-old has also reverted back to old habits, throwing tantrums! She is confirming our theory that the terrible 2's are really the two years from 18 months to 3 1/2 and not only while they are 2! But for every tantrum, she does 10 things to make us smile!
Gary's high school teams are having more success this year than any before. It's really exciting and a testament to the hard work he and the other coach do! My job is still very busy and it looks like it will stay that way for a little longer. Our organization, like so many others, is making budget cuts and we are doing such a good job covering the open VP position that they are not planning to fill it in 2010. It's nice to know we are doing well but it will make for a long year. Hopefully, I can keep my head above water!
We wrapped up the month with a TV-inspired Halloween. Maggie went as Lola - Hannah Montana's quirky and colorful best friend while Molly dressed up as Annie from her favorite show, the Little Einsteins.
