Trick or Treat! This Hallween, Superman and Batman roamed the streets protecting citizens from evil...oh and collecting mounds of candy while doing it!

Halloween has been the main topic of conversation for the last week. The boys debated endlessly about who was better, Batman or Superman. Superman can fly, but Batman has the Batmobile. Superman can run faster than a locomotive and has x-ray vision, but Batman has cool gadgets on his belt and is techno-savvy. Clark Kent or Bruce Wayne? They are both leaders in the Justice League so it was decided they each have something to offer, and are cool in their own ways.

While we are on the subject...Why is it that EVERYTHING is a competition? I'm constantly hearing "I got dressed on before you", "I washed my hands first", "My picture looks better than yours," "I can write my name better than you," "I got in my seat before you." I'm waiting for them to break out singing "Anything you can do, I can do better; I can do anything better than you." I just googled that song and it's from the Broadway hit Annie Get Your Gun, for those of you who didn't know (Scott). I have a feeling it's only going to get worse.

So back on Halloween, Scott and I were able to attend the preschool parade. Afterwards the parents helped the kids make a couple of crafts. The boys came home with a bunch of candy, like we need any more sugar. Tonight we went trick or treating with our neighbors. In addition to Superman and Batman, we had two Ninja turtles, a sting ray and a shark. After going through our candy and picking out the "good" stuff, the boys enjoyed answering the door when we had trick or treaters. We had to remember who got to hold the bowl last time, to ensure everyone got an equal opportunity to hand out candy.

We are taking a break from sports until after Christmas, when Zach will take tumbling again, and Adam is going to try his hand at basketball.

I guess that's all the news.

The boys had their 4 & 5 year old checkups last week. Zach has grown 2 1/4" and gained 2 lbs--he's now 38 1/4" and 32 lbs 4 oz. He jumped from being in the 3-5% last year to 25% in both height and weight. He passed all the tests...even the hopping that he didn't want to do (and we all know he can!). The doctor made a comment about the boys' different personalities and how he can tell which one is more independent and stubborn...more of a "handful." Adam grew 3" and gained 4 lbs...he's 39 3/4" and 36 lbs 4 oz. He also jumped from 3% to 10% in height and a whopping 50% in weight (he was at 25%)!

We're almost done with the soccer season. Both the boys have had a great time...Zach really got into it and has scored at least one goal at each game. Adam continues to be assertive--I think he feels confident on the field and has scored several goals each game (one time he said he was going to make 55 goals...).

We celebrated Zach's 4th birthday on Sept. 26. At our house on your birthday, you get to choose what you want for dinner. Zach chose chicken, cheese and chips, and chocolate cake and chocolate ice cream (just like mom)!

Both are doing well in preschool and enjoy going. Zach says he has five "best" friends and Adam has three friends. They always are excited to see if they have a "job" that day. I guess the most sought after jobs at preschool are holding the flag during the pledge of allegiance (which they say in English and Spanish) or being the line leader because then the next day at preschool, you get to bring snacks and show and tell!