Hello, holidays!

But before we officially say hello to the Holiday Season, let's say goodbye to Halloween. Evelyn went to her very first Halloween party in her very first Halloween costume on Wednesday. She went as a little schoolgirl, complete with Sue Mills blouse, jumper, and navy blue tights. I still find it rather disturbing that they even make school uniforms for toddlers!

The party was a success for Evelyn. Though it was in the early evening, encroaching on Evelyn's dinnertime, she did really well! Almost right away she was out of my arms and walking around, trying to hand things to various people and wandering around the house on her own. For once, I don't think she got into any toy power struggles with any other kids, and seemed to be just having a good time.

Case in point -- what exactly is she doing in this photo?


Here's a close-up -- it doesn't shed any light:


I had a chance to catch up with friends from my old mom's group, who I don't get to see much now that I'm back at work full time. We even finally got to see Sonia and Greyson -- we haven't seen him since he was about 6 months old!


Evelyn and Greyson have shared some pretty memorable moments early in their lives. Greyson, who is about a month older, holds the distinction of being the only baby near Evelyn's age who is actually bigger than her. I remember one of our first meetings when Evelyn was about 3 months old, and both babies just seemed so incongruously large compared to the other babies (and to their own moms!).



Maybe they recognized that in each other, because they seemed to have a camaraderie right from the beginning and even shared a mutual kiss during their last meeting! (Evelyn kissed first - so bold - and I was so shocked, I couldn't capture the moment when Greyson turned to her and returned the gesture.)


And now look at them, so grown up already... they grow too quickly!