Wow. October. Looking back on this month, I think we had like 2 days where we didnt have something going on. We went to DC one day to meet up with Phil and Maggie who were visiting the east coast, then we were in Indiana for 5-6 days for Celia’s wedding, then we went out to Sharp’s farm for Wil’s class field trip, followed by Weber’s farm for our own family field trip, then Phil and I got away for a weekend on our own! Phil had a few work trips during October, too — one 4-day trip to New Mexico at the very end of October, but we were all back together by Halloween.
First up was DC to see Phil and Maggie – We were able to meet up at a park nearby Phil’s friend’s house, which was a perfect place for the kids to run off some steam and for the adults to catch up. Then we hit-up a mexican place in Alexandria which was delish. We hadnt seen each other since Christmas – so it was just nice to have some face time.
Only a few pictures of us all together:
Wil did not want to be photographed, but Phil and Mags brought dinosaur presents which Wil was obsessed with for a good week and still talks about anytime I bring up Uncle Phil and Aunt Maggie:
Wil had a great time (as did Evie – just not as many pictures) and passed out hard with his dinosaurs on the way home:
The next week we drove to Indiana which will get its own post. But when we got back, Wil had his first field trip at school! They requested extra chaperones, which I totally get with ten 3-year olds on a bus for 45 minutes each way. The fact that they can get those kids to do anything is beyond me. Its like herding cats. Two of the other moms in Wil’s class and I got together and organized childcare for Evie and other younger siblings, so we were all able to chaperone together. It was really fun! They took the kids out to Sharp’s Farm where we pet animals, picked pop corn, rode on a tractor, and played in the pumpkin patch. Wil liked the bus ride most of all, go figure.
Then we went on our own family field trip out to Weber’s farm — Wil liked it so much the last 2 years, we had to go again. (Evidence Here and here ). Evie loved the slide and Wil spent forever in the hay maze. They both tolerated the mini-tractor pull for a bit – but I was definitely the mom sprinting across the field when Evie started to stand up half way through.
I swear Evie had a good time.
The last weekend of October something magical happened – Phil and I went away for 48 hours together!! We drove to Buffalo, NY where, along the way, we listened to podcasts, reclined out seats, and talked about our week. When we got there, we met up with other adults and then we slept in the next morning. When we got up – I got a massage, Phil went swimming, we had a nice lunch together at a restaurant and then we went to a freaking awesome wedding. (I’m sure some childless people are reading this and thinking these all sound like normal events, but this is the first time we have done normal adult things in like a year! So all these things were truly magical.) It was amazing to be in control of our own time for a few days – and totally recharged our batteries. Only a few pics:
While we were away, we flew in Busia to watch the kids! I dont know who had a better time, Char or Wil and Evie. We are so appreciative of her efforts – we know its not easy!
It was a good time had by all.
In our spare time around Baltimore during October we cheered on the Os until they lost in the American League Championships – we even had game 6 tickets – but they got swept in 4 by the Royals. We hung out outside as much as we could while it was still warm. And, of course, also nursed some sick kids. More on that in the Halloween post.
Woznation 
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