Hayden's Kindergarten Picture, A Mystery

Hayden had his first school picture taken sometime back in September.  He wore a dark grey polo with white stripes. 
In mid-October, he brought home the folder with the picture to be approved and a package to be ordered.  I must say, holy fricking expensive for even the cheapest package!  I digress.  I chose to order just the CD so I could print them.  Picture was fine, not "Oh my gosh this is the best picture ever", but it was good.  It was his first school picture, so a little sentimental.  I sent it back to school with him the day they were to be returned.
On Wednesday, Hayden came home with the disc.  The disc with this picture:

Um...I didn't fill out the part for a retake, I didn't pay for a retake.  I know what he was wearing on picture day and I know that this picture was not from picture day.  It was from Orange and Black day the week before Halloween.  

I am very confused, but okay with it.  This is a better picture!



The Happy Gas

Last week I took the kids to the dentist.  H is a pro, does great, sits there and lets them do their thing.  The last two times I have brought Maya, she had to sit on my lap.  I was a little nervous about this visit with her too, she HATES us having to brush her teeth and insists on doing it herself. 
Well, she hopped on that chair like she's been doing it for years.  The dentist got her work done, the teeth were cleaned and checked.  Then, the moment of truth, the words I figured were coming, "She has two cavities.  One that needs filling as soon as possible, the other is small, but we will get them at the same time."  Crap.  Not something I was looking forward to with a 3 year old. 
Two days ago we got them filled.  I couldn't believe this girl.  She walked in like she owned the place, plopped herself on the chair and opened her mouth (before it needed to be.)  Her dentist asked her what she was for Halloween, was she a princess?  Maya said no, Batgirl.  From then on, she needed to be called Batgirl.  Dr. Cotton said, "Okay princess, we are going to put a mask on you."  Maya said, "I'm Batgirl."  Okay, Batgirl got a nose mask on that she took deep breaths from. The dentist said, "You're doing good pretty girl, keep taking those deep breaths."  Maya said, "I'm not pretty girl, I'm Batgirl."  Dr. Cotton didn't slip up as much after that.
Then, the gas kicked in and the work began.  I sat in the hall looking through the glass doors watching.  Batgirl opened her mouth with ease, didn't utter a shrill for pain, didn't fight off the mask, let all the hoses and tools in to do their things.
Halfway through, Batgirl got chatty.  Here are a few things I heard her say:
I like your glasses.  They have pretty pink sparkle.  (As she reaches up and touches them.)
I have Twinkle Toes.
My Mommy painted my fingernails black.  I was Batgirl, so they were black.

There was other chatting going on, but out of my earshot.  I am just so thankful she did so good.  Dr. Cotton said not many 3 year olds sit that still and some have to come back to finish.  Batgirl's whole procedure lasted 20 minutes and she was in no pain at any point.  She was a little loopy and walked a little drunkenly for a few minutes, but all in all it was a pleasent experience getting two cavities filled.
She lets us brush her teeth now.  With only a little fight.

Trick or Treat!

This was the first time I took the kids door to door.  I'm usually the one handing out candy, but this year I wanted in on the action. 

The Green Lantern, Batgirl and I ventured off for some fun about 6:15.  It was so neat watching Maya so excited strutting around in her costume.  Hayden is a pro, stands behind the mat or far back enough from the door where he knows he won't get nailed by it.  Maya pretty much enters the house upon the door opening. 

We just did a little loop around the neighborhood.  Unfortunately (or maybe fortunate) there were alot of dark doorways.  The kids took turns ringing bells, they both said "Trick or Treat" perfectly, and a couple houses gave them a handful (I mean huge man-handfuls). A couple houses scared the begeezus out of Hayden with their decor and music that he wouldn't go more than 15 feet from the door, but Maya went right on up ready for her goodies. One house even had a pretty scary Teen Wolf that scared her when she turned from the bowl.  She jumped back, turned and looked at me and said, "Mom, that guy scared me."  She definitely takes after Dad in that regard.  

Daddy also took them to some more houses when we finished or loop.  Then we sat and handed candy out as a family from the driveway.  It was a fun night, both kids got their sugar high and then conked out when their heads hit pillows.  

 Yes, the ring gave him power!!  You didn't lift his bag!  =)

 On her turn to ring the bell, she knocked too.  She needs to be heard.

Ready to pack it in.  Happy Halloween!!