We started out the week celebrating the last of the Jewish holidays (and the last of short school weeks for Alex and Ari!), Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, at a playdate at friends Izzy and Sammy's house. Their mommy came up with some Shemini Atzeret-themed crafts (rain sticks!) and the kids enjoyed playing with their summer playgroup friends while the mommies caught up. Alex even played with Izzy and Sammy's dog Billy this time- in the past he's been a little scared of him, but this time he gave Billy big hugs and kisses.
Wednesday we took a shopping trip to spend the money GG sent Ari, Alex and Kira. We ended up putting it towards laptop computers for Ari and Alex and a set of play keys for Kira since she loves playing with Mommy's keys so much. Ari and Alex love working at their computers and are really good at the letter and number exercises. Ari especially likes identifying the letters and Alex likes the program that plays music.
Thursday was a big day for all three kids, as we started out with flu shots for everyone, including Mommy, followed by a dentist appointment for Ari and Alex. Mommy was pleasantly surprised when we made it through the morning without a single tear (ok, except for a tear or two from Kira during her shot). Ari and Alex bravely rolled up their sleeves for their shots and then lay back in the dentist chair for their annual cleanings. Ari even lay in the chair by herself and was a total champ, opening her mouth wide for the dentist. Alex wanted Mommy to lay with him but giddily proclaimed, "Mommy, it doesn't hurt, it tickles!" when the dentist brushed his teeth. All in all, it was an exceptionally easy morning for taking three little ones to two medical appointments in a row!
Saturday we braved the cold rain to trick-or-treat at an early Halloween celebration at a nearby shopping center. Nanny joined us as we walked from store to store, trick-or-treating. It was cold and wet but totally worth it to get some free candy! Ari got her face painted with a blue heart to match her Cookie Monster costume and Alex was very excited to get more candy to add to his Halloween bucket.
Sunday was another three-party day for us, starting with friend Jeremy's 4th birthday party. It was an "inflatables" party with two big moon bounces, and Ari jumped right in while Alex preferred to stand outside of the moon bounces and watch (or nosh on the potato chips). After a quick nap, it was off to Cousin Naomi's fifth birthday party, another moonbounce and more cake! Finally, we ended the day at Daddy's boss' annual Halloween and pumpkin carving party where Mommy got to carve her pumpkin and we all enjoyed catching up with Daddy's boss' family and Daddy's friends from work. 
Today it was back to school for Ari and Alex, their first full week of school this entire month after all of the Jewish holidays. We have another exciting weekend coming up as Kira turns ONE!!!
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What a fun week. I was shocked to hear how well all 3 kids did at back to back medical appointments. How great is that! I love the last picture of all 3 kids. They are growing so fast and are adorable! I love the idea of the laptop computers. I bet the girls would love them. They tried to get on my laptop this morning and push all kinds of buttons and didn't like it much when I said no! :-) Hope you have another great week. Take care.
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