Not a Proud Moment in My Life

I am the worst driver ever. I really truly suck. I am the daughter of a man who drove a city bus for 27 years and I am still the worst driver. I cannot believe that after 4 months of owning my new van, I have managed to put a dent in it. I will not say how I did it, it's too embarrassing. So do not ask me. No matter how many times you ask me, I will not give in and tell you. Do not ask Brennan either, I have sworn him to secrecy. It's not that interesting anyway. I seriously hate myself. Dents are expected in older cars, but not a 4 month old one. I'm only sharing this because I don't want to explain it to you if you happen to notice. The 2 dents are not that big, so we're not going to pay the $500 deductible to fix them. I'm so sad :(

After it happened, I got out of the car with Hailey and stood there crying. Hailey said, "It's ok mommy, we'll get another one, it's ok." It was sweet.

Happy Thanksgiving, Now can we go on to Christmas?

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Lucky, Our Pet Slug, has Died

After just a short 24 hours, Lucky who's name has been changed to Wormy, Slimy, and Sluggy, has passed away. I think Lucky got a little too much love from Hailey.

This was our first attempt to explaining death to our children. Hailey just kept asking me why. Luckily, Hailey was not sad. Thank goodness. I think I would have cried. The only way I could explain death in a way she would understand was by telling her that Lucky didn't feel well and he decided to rest by falling asleep and he'll never wake up. So tonight she told me while I tucked her in that she didn't feel well and was going to rest. I hope not!

We'll hold a funeral service for him tomorrow.

Hailey's words, "He's with Jesus". She's so cute!

HALLOWEEN!

Hailey is Tinkerbell and Jacob was supposed to be Peter Pan, but about 80% of everyone thought he was Robin Hood. I think Robin Hood is even cooler. We trick or treated with our friends around the neighborhood.

The kids were in heaven until we went to one house where a guy was dressed in an army outfit and had a real gun with real bullets laying on the ground and sounds of a screaming woman coming from the garage. Hailey was terrified and so were the other kids. She wouldn't go up to the door. I think he took Halloween in the wrong direction.

Hailey's First Pet is...

A SLUG!

Hailey, I just absolutely adore you. You are the sweetest little thing ever. I love your happy smile and your cute high pitched voice. I just love how excited you get over everything. And I love that you just LOVE your new pet slug. No really, I'm being serious.

Today Hailey found a slug on the ground and picked it right up and wouldn't put it down. It grossed me out, so I got a cup for her to put it in. She named it Lucky without anyone evoking her too. When it was time to go inside, I told her it was time to let it go and she flat out refused. So now Lucky is in our kitchen inside of a Tupperware container. Don't worry, it has ventilation, moisture and a lettuce leaf. Hailey even said goodnight to Lucky before she went to bed.

She kept Lucky insight all day. During meal times she would keep him at the table. She repeatedly told us to be quiet because Lucky was sleeping. She is sooooooooo cute!

Happy Halloween

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Grandpa was added per Hailey's request!

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You know you're too cool when you look like this

"Psh, whatevs"