PuMpKin pAtcH

We took the kids to a local Fall Festival to play silly carnival games and pick out pumpkins.  It was beautiful weather and everyone had a great time.  At one of the games, there was a older woman volunteering to help with the kids.  She was so complementary of the kids and was impressed that we were teaching them to say "thank you."  It was a little surprising that it seemed unusual enough to complement.  I guess common curtesy isn't so common anymore.  She also talked about how kids are, for the most part, fun and to enjoy them because they grow up fast.  I always welcome that sort of advice and encouragement, because it is good perspective and a good reminder.  After the festival, we went to a park to have a picnic lunch.   And then after naps, we carved pumpkins.  This is the first year we did it and the girls weren't too sure what we were doing.  But Saige got right in there and wanted to help scoop all the seeds out - I was very proud of her.  All in all, I think it was a good day!