Today I am 58-months old

Note to readers: I am a bad Dad. OK, I said it. Sorry for the delay in getting these posted. Please note the original author (Christine, world’s best Mom, was on time.)

Alas, another month has passed us by and the weather has cooled down here in Texas. We have been enjoying 80 degree days, which is good for playing outside! Not only do we get to play outside more, but we have been going to play at the park, which Cara and I like a lot.

All of my fall activities have been going well. I love pre-school. My pre-school teacher is Miss Rita and we talk a lot about baseball. Her son plays baseball and is the catcher! I got to be the catcher at one of my games this last month. I did pretty well with it. I am enjoying baseball and making new friends on my team. I am one of the youngest players, but have held my own. This weekend we have a game today and one tomorrow! We play for an hour and 20 minutes. The first few games were pretty rough because it was so darn hot out. Now, it is a lot nicer out. “Church” school is going well. Mommy has helped out in my class once, which was kind of fun. I got my flu mist already, so I am good to go.

Daddy’s campaign has kept him hopping this last month as well. He has attended a lot of events – sign waves, rallies and the Plano Balloon Festival where he was for a whole weekend. We went to see him and hopefully watch the balloons launch, unfortunately, a really bad storm came in and we had to take cover in the car, so no balloon launch. Also this month, the incumbent (that’s a long word for a 58-month old!) debated Daddy at a candidate forum. My daddy did great! Well, that’s what they tell me. I was home with a babysitter. If you are interested in watching video, please do so.

Also, Grandma and Grandpap hosted two events at their home where Daddy met with and talked to constituents (another SAT word I am learning!). Cara and I were the official greeters and were in charge of handing out literature to everyone. He has another candidate forum today. Follow along our family’s journey at www.electkless.com.

Every time we drive by downtown Dallas I have seen this giant Ferris wheel – called the Star of Texas – at the State fair grounds. Well, finally, it is State Fair time! I have wanted to ride that wheel, much to Grandma’s chagrin (she doesn’t care for heights). Yesterday, just me and Mommy went to the fair together! We rode that 212 foot Ferris wheel and I loved it! I also rode a few other rides, we visited a children’s farm, watched a dog show, got to see the Cotton Bowl (another highlight for me), said howdy to Big Tex, strolled through the car pavilion (I liked sitting in all the cars that looked fast!) and listened to a band my Mommy used to follow (can you believe she was that cool once?!). All in all, a really good day!

My sister Cara will be 2 in just two weeks! Oh my goodness! Where does that time go? She is having a music birthday party, which I know she will love. She has enjoyed her Kindermusik class that Grandma takes her to and I bet all of her little Gymboree friends will be there. The pictures of Cara are from her formal two-year portrait sitting. Cara keeps us all on our toes and loves that we can play outside. She loves wearing her Steeler shirt on Sundays. She continues to talk up a storm and eats most things we give her. I love my little sister. This month she also will have her semiannual ophthalmologist appointment and annual check with her surgeon for her eye, so we will keep you posted on that.

I hope you have a happy month! We are packing it in as always this month. Mommy and  Daddy have to go on a trip to Chicago, so we get to stay at Camp Grandma! Of course my sister’s birthday is in a few weeks and Grandpap’s is too, Daddy’s election (and birthday!) are on November 2 and Mommy’s birthday is November 5. Sounds like lots of good parties and CAKE are in my future …

Happy Fall Y’all!

Sean