Trick or Treat

Phew!  We are glad night is here and both babies are finally sleeping.

Mom and Bubeaner getting make-up done

Bubeaner, as usual, started the day way too early.  But since we needed to make it to church that was not a problem.  However, with getting ready and feeding Bubita we actually missed mass at our new church.  So we headed to our old church.  We needed to be in that area of town anyways to pick up Momma's car from the shop.

Finally in costume

 And getting into character too.

Aunt Pau was able to join us which Bubeaner really liked.  Other than that Bubeaner was a little pill during the service.  At one point he was actually crawling and dragging his body on the floor!  Thankfully, we had decided to stay in the foyer.  We finally took him to the nursery.  Bubeaner walked along happily until the very moment he saw the nursery door.  At that point he started crying.  He recognized the ladies from his visits during the women's group on Thursdays but it did not matter.  Thankfully he was not crying when we returned for him.  But he started as soon as he saw us.

Chillin' with Dad before trick-or-treating

Our original plan for lunch with aunt Pau had to be cancelled once Bubeaner fell asleep in the car after mass.  And we know better than to mess with his nap.  So we hurried back home in the hopes that he would continue with his nap once we arrived.  Most of the time we can transfer him and he'll continue to sleep.  Today was not one of those days.  He woke up as soon as we parked in the garage.  We moved him to his bed and he stayed there.  Bubeaner just did not fall asleep; he talked, sang, even played, but did not sleep.  Sigh.  We knew then it was going to be an interesting afternoon.

Even Sandy was made to participate

Bubita on the other hand actually took a nice long nap today.  Not sure why, but we are grateful for it.  She's (Momma's) been really missing her long afternoon naps.  She also did so well during mass.  Of course, she had to eat as soon as we got there.  But we are used to it.  It does not matter which mass we attend; Bubita eats as soon as we arrive.  It's one of her quirks.

While Bubita slept, Bubeaner cried, fought Momma on his lunch and later his snack, kicked Dad during his diaper changes, chased the dog and pretty much cried on and off for most of that time.  Surprisingly he did allow Momma to paint his face for his Halloween outfit.  It did lead to more crying afterwards but at least he was in costume.  The entire family dressed as skeletons including Sandy.  The only one that refused, probably because he was the only one that could refuse, was Dad.  He wore his Cowboys jersey.  Dad said after today's game it was the scariest costume he could possibly wear.  The other neighborhood dads agreed.  But even so, we looked pretty cute.

We sit outside to wait for trick-or-treaters. 

It's easier than hearing Sandy go crazy each time the doorbell rings. 

Dad took Bubeaner trick or treating around our neighborhood while Bubita, Momma and Sandy stayed behind to hand out candy.  We had a good time.  Everyone was outside chatting and taking pictures of the kids in costumes.  It gave us a weird Stepford vibe but it was fun.

Bubeaner and Dad finally made it back home with a bag full of candy.  He finagled a couple of lollipops and a twizzler or two.  Refined sugar AND no nap.... not a pretty sight.  But he was able to help Bubita hand out candy for a little while longer.  Actually we were surprised not to have any issues with Bubita.  Other than gnawing our knuckles almost to the bone (she's most definitely teething), she really enjoyed sitting outside people watching.  And Sandy loved getting petted by almost every little kid in the neighborhood.

Our skeleton crew....muahahahaha!

And even though there was a meltdown while removing his make-up (thank the Lord for awesome make-up remover), another meltdown while changing his diaper and putting on his pjs, and another final one after reading the fourth book and putting him to bed (he usually gets only one story a night), Bubeaner is now peacefully sleeping.  Bubita is snoozing in her stroller.  And Sandy is snoring (loudly) on the recliner.  And peace reigns in the house.  All would be perfect except for the Rangers being behind in game 4 of the World Series.  Well, it all can't be perfect.