Halloween…

Mommy had crafted a scheme she thought would make Fletcher LOVE his Halloween costume -- two months of playing “Superman,” and putting on his cape (towel) after a bath and then flying his 45lb body from the bathtub to the doorway, where he’d strike off like lightening with this cape for sure would make him LOVE the real thing. Right?

When the fateful day arrived, little did Mommy know, Fletcher thought his fantastic Superman costume was PAJAMAS and wouldn’t put them on! Despair for Mommy.

Off to school he went, with his Superman costume en tow.

When we arrived at the school for his parade, we saw OUR Superman emerge from the school doors. We melted!

Afterwards, we went to the local Halloween Parade where we learned that one year can really make a difference. You see, Fletcher was afraid of many of the costumes and spent most of the parade hiding behind Daddy’s back or being held by Mommy. Last year, this did not happen.

Fletcher is maturing and we are getting out of the terrible twos which is a good thing considering Fletcher will be 3 years old next month -- hard to believe!

Mommy had major surgery at the beginning of the month and Fletcher has adapted quickly to the new way of giving and getting "love" from Mommy. He also has realized that Mommy's still in charge dispute her inability to "run" after him.

Daddy's been a super-duper Dad since my surgery. Mommy is thankful to have a partner who is involved, who is capable and enjoys being Daddy to Fletcher. It has made Mommy's recovery go very smooth.

Things you should know:

* Fletcher loves to go through the toy catalogs that come in the mail. It is his mail. It is funny to see.
*He loves to ride on Daddy's back like a koala bear. It is cute to see.
*Fletcher has a memory like an elephant. He doesn't forget anything.
*Fletcher gives the best kisses and hugs which Mommy and Daddy love.
*Fletcher doesn't like sweets -- no candy, no cookies, no cake -- AND not at our insistence. Weird.

Fall is here and it is an excellent time to enjoy all the pumpkin patches and time outside before it gets too cold.

Fletcher let go of his "white knuckle" grip at the end of the ride. I guess he didn't know exactly what to expect once he left Daddy.

Fletcher's first pony ride.

Mommy and Fletchie!

Fletcher loves his blocks and the monster towers Daddy helps to build, but the funnest part for him is to knock em down!

Mickey has helped Fletcher understand how to use the mouse.

Fletchie enjoying some time with Daddy as he does final edits to his book manuscript. Daddy's new book will be published by the end of the year and we are very proud of him! Way to go, Daddy!

Eben's spa treatment... Oooo....

The boys spa treatment, Diego juice, flat screen tv with cartoons, a jacuzzi tub full of toys -- life doesn't get any better for a 3 year old!

An "urgent" call -- "Have "our" muscle shirts out by the time we get home.... The boys and I need to show our muscles...." Mommy was told. Must be a testosterone reliever... I guess Mommy has to get used to this being the only girl...

MUSCLES!!!!!! Boys, don't strain too hard -- wouldn't want any poop to come out!

Fletcher sharing his monster trucks with Eben. He really likes being around Eben and even though Fletcher is rough most of the time, he knows to be very gentle around Eben. It is sweet to see... He loves his newest cousin.

Whew.....

Boys enjoying the Air & Space Museum.

Fletcher's loves playing Doctor with Daddy. Daddy has to cycle through every medical instrument and confirm that Fletcher is indeed healthy before the game is over.