Carving pumpkins

October 29, 2010

We didn't get pumpkins carved as early as usual this year, but it was fun all the same. Matthew drew his picture on his pumpkin and then we cut it open to start carving. He took out a few seeds and then decided he was done. Funny kid.

Ryan, on the other hand, couldn't get enough of the pumpkin guts. He thought they were great.

Zachary wasn't terribly interested this year, but he did like the finished products and was very particular about seeing where they were placed on the porch.

The Great Pumpkin

We went to the Red Barn in Santaquin with Kevin's family. Matthew loved the fact that we were riding to the pumpkin patch on a trailer pulled by a tractor.

Ryan thought the ride was great, but he really wanted to get down and play with the straw.


We had a fun time picking out our pumpkins and then went to Kevin's sister's house for pizza, treats, and birthday celebrations. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Tams for the gifts!

Big Brothers don't need naps!

Here is a funny conversation I had with my dear little 3 year old today. You'd think he was a teenager with all of the indecisiveness.

On the way home from the store....

Mom: Matthew, we need to get home so you can have your nap.
Matthew: But mom, I'm not tired. I don't need a nap.
Mom: I think you might.
M: But mom, big brothers don't need naps.

At home shortly thereafter....

M: Mom, I want to play with the pumpkins. (We just bought some new pumpkin buckets for Halloween.)
Mom: I think it's time to read a story and get ready for bed.
M: I want to play with both pumpkins.
Mom: One of them is Ryan's.
M: I want two pumpkins.
Mom: We have two pumpkins - one for you and one for Ryan.
M: (while crying) But I want two. You should buy me another one at the store.
Mom: I think you are tired. Let's put the pumpkins away and take a nap.
M: But I want a snack first. (still crying)
Mom: Okay, let's have a snack.
M: But I don't want a snack.
Mom: Then let's read a story and go to bed.
M: I don't want a story (real tears now)
Mom: Then let's take you to bed and tuck you in.
M: I want a story (wailing)
Mom: Go pick which one you want.
M: I will go and pick it by my own self. I will read it by my own self.
Mom: Are you sure? I will be happy to read you a story.
M: (still crying) No, I want to do it by my own self.
Mom: Are you going to tuck yourself in too?
M: Yes.
Mom: Okay, I love you.
M: Okay (still crying as he walks up the stairs)

Amazingly enough, he stopped crying, read his story and shut the door. I went up to check on him and found the story slid under the door and Matthew in his bed asleep. I guess big brothers really do need naps sometimes.