Fall

Fall is usually my favorite season. 

I love the cooler weather. The smell of the air on a cool night is my absolute favorite!

 This year, I introduced the kids to caramel apples. They were just as fun to make as they were to eat.

I wasn't pleased with the caramel on my couch, but my handy Andy fixed it right up.

 I love hearty meals, like Shepherd's Pie and anything that involves mashed potatoes.

There was beefy vegetable goodness under all that mash!

 I love watching the leaves change color. 

This is our single tree and its leaves have been turning beautiful shades

of yellows and oranges.

Here is why I am not thrilled with Fall this year.

Tummy bugs, sinus infections and colds.

GERMS GERMS and more Germs. 

Kai is always hit the hardest. It used to be Eliza, but now it is Kai.

Peyton bounces back quickly, thank goodness because she can not handle being ill.

 Eliza accepts her sicknesses and deals and Kai is a mixture of the two. He manages at first and then gets grossed out and really pissed off. The poor kid has missed so many days of preschool, but hello, every time I send him he comes home and either throws up or has a cold. 

He will be home this week because I don't want him sick for Thanksgiving and Nonnie's visit.

towel covered couch and passed out sick baby

 The fact that he fell asleep during Thomas was not a good sign of things to come.

 This position is best for a stomach ache.

 Lulu kept a watchful eye on Kai as he tossed and turned.

 still asleep at 10:30 am

And finally, this! I can't keep up with the laundry.

I overheard Eliza yesterday say, "FINALLY,there is underwear in my drawer!"

Tina, send me your laundry vibes I need some serious help! 

Just an FYI, when trying to rehydrate your children with Gatorade H2, don't use the red fruit punch flavor.

It stains.