Excitement and Exhaustion

Excitement and exhaustion are two sides of the same coin.  And today we had both in spades which could explain why both babies crashed soon after dinner.  Well, that and the fact that Bubeaner thought 5a was a fun time to get up today.  As cute as he was, it's not so fun to wake up to "Dadda! Poopoo!" 

Of all the things at the airshow, this is what caught his attention.

Bubeaner really enjoys spending time with Dad.  And he especially loves the weekends.  Today, after the morning wake up call, both went to get their hair cut.  No girls allowed.  They both came back looking so handsome.  Bubeaner was sporting a faux-hawk.

We had planned on brunch today rather than lunch.  We needed Bubeaner to take his nap earlier; he's a little crabby when he does not get his nap.

Chillin' while Dad and Bubeaner admire the big trucks

Today Bubeaner and Bubita went to their first ever airshow.  Momma and Dad grew up going to airshows and L O V E D them.  And, it seemed like the perfect place for Bubeaner since he is obsessed with planes.  We purposely planned on going for only a couple of hours because both are so young.  It would not be fun if Bubeaner and Bubita were overtired and sunburned.  We remembered the best part of the airshow was always the Thurderbirds/BlueAngels.  And they always performed at the end.  So we headed out.

Poor Dad was trying to keep her shaded AND to protect her little ears.

We were actually pretty prepared: compact, light folding chairs; stroller; sippy cups; umbrella for shade; hats; sunscreen; hats.  Perfect.  Timing?  Perfect too.  We arrived with enough time to check some planes and then get into place before the Blue Angels took off.  The only problem?  We forgot just how loud and low they fly.  Bubeaner was not thrilled.  In fact, he was pretty distressed after a particularly low fly by that actually moved us. 

One of the few times he smiled during the Blue Angels show.

Bubita was not happy either, but mainly slept through most of the show.  Bubeaner was a trooper and made it through.  He even managed to enjoy a little bit of the other planes on display after the Blue Angels were done.  God willing, we plan on going back next year.  However, we will probably go early in the day and enjoy some of the less dramatic flying demonstrations.  Oh, and we will definitely remember ear plugs for the little ones next time.

Skeletons accessorize too

Afterwards, we made it back just in time to change Bubeaner, Bubita and even Sandy into their matching skeleton Halloween costumes.  Our new community organizes a trick-or-treating parade for children.  And it turns out it's actually a mile long, even though it feels like 10 miles since we were carrying Bubita.  (Bubita had had enough of the stroller after the airshow and drive home.  A little side note:  he actually informed us BEFORE he actually did it that he was pooping while on the drive home.  And he made sure to ask for "Dadda".  Momma enjoyed that.)

This was supposed to be just the babies and dog.

But we had a meltdown when we separated Bubeaner

from his candy bag.

Bubeaner was not sure about the whole bag and strange people all around.  At least he was until he realized people were putting CANDY in his bag.  Candy!  Oh, he was in 7th heaven.  Before we could decide what he was going to be allowed to eat, he had a lollipop in his mouth.  It was actually a good thing since he takes forever to finish lollipops.  By the end, he had gotten the hang of trick-or-treating.  The problem turned out to separate him from his candy bag.  Man, little boys have a strong grip when they want something.  And he voiced his complaints!  We are pretty sure everyone in the neighborhood heard him.

Aunt Pau and Bubeaner

Happy again since he had his candy bag back.

Thankfully, a quick shower followed by a quick supper helped distract him.  At least for now, the bag is forgotten hanging in the mudroom.  We will see how tomorrow works out for us.  But at least for now, both babies are sleeping after a fun and, definitely, exciting day.