Catching up

Where does the time go ? 

Oh yes, between toddler antics and explorations, work, house building and pregnancy exhaustion - time slips through egg beaters and sink purchases pretty easily.

Piper and I have been spending a bit of time in the kitchen.

I just can't imagine why she keeps asking to bake with me...

She's been building "houses" 

There is one by the window that remains, as well as a "cave" on the bottom bunk in her room. But these little structure, ehem piles, show up every other day. There is a lot of concentration that goes into them.

And she's had some practice at the land.

In true 2 year old fashion she changed her mind about 101 times about what to wear for Halloween. 

And actually was unfazed by a scary haunted house the teens in town put on.

The bigger the mess made, the happier she is. Crayon soup anyone? 

And these are some shots taken at school. She absolutely has to pick out her own outfits. Promotes creativity I am told, so I'm all for it.

Brendle the witch showed up at school a few days before Halloween 

And this year Piper designed the jack o lanterns.

A festive snack

And some face painting

an awesome card from great grandma,

And now we 're ready...

In hindsight I should have known the final costume choice would have to include the beloved princess dress.

Checking out Papa's eyebrows...

She is still talking about Mimi and Papa dressing up with her.

And this is pretty much how she spent Halloween. In the arms of her PaPa.

Things continue to be ridiculous around here. Josh hasn't had a day off since July. And with his eyes crossing and deadlines looming PaPa stepped in and has been helping wire the new house on the weekends. Ever grateful for his help and for Mimi watching Piper so I could chip in. And actually see my husband for more than 20 minutes.

 

And Piper loves helping PaPa help us ;)

Piper has spent the last week having epic parties in her room at night. Laughing, singing, ohhh it's a good time. Not so much for her pregnant Mother on the otherside of a very thin wall however - So we are currently limiting day time sleep in an effort to find a balance. Could this be then end of naps as we know them ?

We shall see. But for now she's happy to play while we figure it out.