He went round and round this maze like six times. Jacob got me a caramel apple and although it was good the apple had so much caramel that I feared my fillings would come off, lol!
We didn't let Riley go into the corn pit. I remembered that there was so much dust or whatever it is last year and I didn't want Riley to start coughing because of it. So we spent more time looking at their farm animals and tried to pet them even though there were signs that said not to. I think that's kinda lame. How can a pumpkin patch have farm animals and one not be allowed to pet them.
The following week after Riley's emergency room visit he finally went back to school but I did ask his teacher if she could keep him inside during both recess. I didn't want him running out in the cold. Thankfully his teacher was very nice and was able to find someone to sit in with him on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I volunteer at his school during recess and lunch two days a week so I was able to stay in the classroom with him for those other two days. He showed me all the fun games they get to play on the school tablet. He likes it when I'm there volunteering. All of his class mates call me Riley's mom, lol.
Sophie got into the Halloween spirit as well. I thought she wouldn't want to wear her festive Halloween choker but to my surprise she kept it on. Nathan would feel sorry for her and he would take it off but would put it back on before Sophie came back downstairs. I think it matches her fur colors quite well.
Whenever I go through those challenging days I like to look up at the sky and try to find the beauty around me. This view is from Riley's school playground. I love how all these colors compliment each other. It's a simple neighborhood but there's something about this picture that I find appealing. I love it when I can see some blue sky amongst the clouds.
And back in October I still had not completed my reading challenge for the year. I like to use the Goodreads app. It helps me tremendously to keep track of the books that I've read and the books that I want to read. It's so cool because it also has a scanning option so whenever I come across a book I like I just scan it and it'll show up and if it's something I'm interested in reading I just add the book to my to read list. I don't have to go through my long list of books to read, it's quick and simple to use.
I sure enjoy reading. So thankful there's so many great books out there. I like to read a variety of books. There are times when I'm in the mood to read crime or suspenseful books. I like them a lot. They keep my interests levels balanced. After reading one of those then I find myself going back to either self-help books or inspirational books.
On this particular day I remember I had crawled back into bed and began reading. Sophie always finds her way either next to me or on me. She's silly. Nothing better than having the wonderful gift of time and using it to feed my soul in my cozy bed and my cat by my side. I am sure so very thankful to have been able to enjoy this moment.
I did something I think I should do more often. Nathan had asked me if I could buy him MOD pizza for lunch. Usually I would say no because I have my own routine and plans but this time I said, why not. I asked him for his lunch time and off I went to get him MOD pizza. I got to his school a couple of minutes early and waited for him. When he saw me I noticed he had a huge smile on his face. It was nice seeing him midday. That made me want to do this again. Maybe I'll do this once or twice a month. Jacob will think I'm babying him but it's ok because I rarely do anyway.
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to
what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor
one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal,
but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
-Romans 12:9-11
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