We normally carve pumpkins and we probably will still do that in a week or so, but Ansley wanted to participate in a contest at school in which no carving is allowed. So paint our pumpkins we did. Thanks to Aunt Peggy (who is artistic and creative and well stocked in all things arts and crafts) we ended up with two spectacular pumpkins. She was very adamant that the kids design and do their own work, and with her guidance, they both worked really hard and I was proud of them.
Here is Stephen (looking a little crazy in the eyes) working on his Captain Jack pumpkin. For a kid who has never actually seen Indiana Jones, Star Wars, or Pirates of the Caribbean, he sure does love all three.
Ansley working on the bottom half of her pumpkin. She worked really hard on this pumpkin. It was a lot of paint, wait while it dries, and then paint again.
Here is Stephen's pumpkin minus the hat and eye patch we added later at home.
In other news, last night I was putting the kids to bed. Stephen often says, "i just need to ask you one more thing." to avoid in the inevitable bedtime. Meanwhile, his sister is asleep when her head hits the pillow. Here is the conversation from last night:
Stephen: I need to ask you something.
Me: What?
Stephen: Two things. I need to ask you two things.
Me: Ok I am ready.
Stephen: My first question is When you die, do you wake up in heaven?
Me: What is your second question?
Stephen: What is 8 plus 8?
Me: 16. Goodnight, Stephen. Mommy's brain is now off duty.
Stephen: I knew you were gonna say that.
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