It’s very chilly here in Chicago this week, it almost seems like we went from summer directly to winter. I only remember one day when I went outside, felt a briskness in the air and thought, “I love fall!” Of course, I’ve been traveling a lot, so Fall could have happened without me, but I love that “brisk weather” feeling. I hope we get more of them soon, rather than the “Damn, it’s cold out today!” feeling. Well, at least I get to wear my Canadian hat that I got earlier this year.

I have yet to put up my Halloween decorations. Usually I have them up in the beginning of October, but I’ve been so busy lately traveling and taking care of Benkenstein that I haven’t had the time to take all my things out of storage. The only things I have up right now are a “Everybatty’s welcome” sign and pumpkin stake for my lawn that I purchased at Hobby Lobby. I need to get my stuff up soon, because Halloween is next week! I also need to stuff my goodie bags. Every year I buy goodie bags and fill them with candy, toys and stickers for the trick or treaters. Now that we live in the ‘burbs where all the kids go to the mall to do their trick or treating I can really load up the bags since we don’t get as many door-to-door kids.

There seems to be so much to do, yet so little time. I need to make a checklist or something to keep me in line. I’ve been wanting to create a photo album for my father and in-laws of Ben’s pictures - nothing fancy like a scrapbook or anything, just a regular photo album that you slip pictures into. But I’ve had several projects that have been keeping me busy at work and at home that I’ve been pushing that project aside. As well as Ben’s baptism “Thank You” cards. (”What Christine? You haven’t sent those out yet? It was three months ago!” Yeah, shut up.)

I’m trying to get all those things done as well as spend time with Benjamin, because I feel so sad when I’m traveling and he’s at home. I try to spend every extra moment with him and sometimes I just forget to do anything else. He’s also been pretty needy lately with his cold and snot bubbles and all.

I can tell he’s pretty excited about Halloween, I want to share my love for the holiday with him. OK, he’s not excited. He’s less than thrilled to be confined in the costumes I bought him. (Costumes? More than one? Yeah, you read it right. I’m a crazy Halloween mommy that way). But he looks ADORABLE in both of them, I can’t wait to post some pictures.

Speaking of pictures, I haven’t even had time to play with my new toy! *wah*

Hey mi familia out there - what do you think of having a zoo fieldtrip/pumpkin carving party on Sunday? Or maybe pumpkin carving on Friday? Any of you up for it? I’m talking to YOU, Marilyn, Mel, Shannon and Fata…well, and Claudine if she’s reading this, or Dan you can relay the message. I’ll make up an evite and see if anyone is interested…

My poor blog, it’s been so neglected lately. I still love you YWIM!

OK, it’s back to work for me…hopefully I’ll get some stuff done tonight, I may have to strap Benny to the baby bjorn to do it!

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