Harvest Festival

Let me first start off and say don't let his cute face fool you. Today we had more meltdowns than happy times. Lots of spanking and talking in a strong voice. And being this pregnant just plain ole wore me out....we got home after 2pm and we both slept till 6pm. (My internal Bama clock must have been on. lol) But in the end he did have fun just doesn't understand the concept of lines and waiting our turn just yet....hard to explain to a 2 year old that just wants to go in the bouncy house asap.

I wanted to take our pumpkin pictures before we started anything else...well Aiden was NOT about that. He wanted nothing to do with sitting in the setups (which were so cute) or listen to mommy he just wanted to run around like a wild man. We tried....so this was the best I could do without making him go into a full meltdown mode. While everyone else was getting cute shots I took him down to the animals to turn around his attitude.

This year's petting zoo wasn't as good as last year. Less animals and less contact, but Aiden still loved it. Even splurged and got some food so he could interact closer and brightened him right up!

Once the food was gone we headed over to paint a pumpkin so it would dry before it was time to go. This sweet little kid said "Momma I wanna paint Brody one." Awww it was sweet! That turned around my attitude lol (I was already on my last nerve by that point...being this pregnant and not being able to move fast has made my patience level micro small)

Then we hooked back up with Gabby and Carlos. She stood in the HOUR long face painting line while I took the boys to the bouncy house. Meltdown #2 occurred when it was time to get out. He just didn't want to get out no matter what I said to him. Once he did oh buddy you better believe I got his butt. Once he apologized we headed over for the free cotton candy. Can you believe this kid doesn't like cotton candy?!?! We continued to wait for the face painting....and lets say I was getting SUPER tired of standing. (Better be the best face painting EVER! lol) He just wanted to be "SPIDERMAN!" so we opted for a spider which was touched 2 seconds after they were done. But it was quite cute and he did a good job holding his head still. And wouldn't you know he had to pee right before his turn....sprinted to the bathroom and back so he wouldn't lose his place.

After that everyone was thirsty, so we took a timeout for a drink and popcorn. Meltdown #3 because I wanted to take a picture of his face. Then my breaking point was reached....This crazy kid licked, LICKED!, an extension cord and the concrete!!! I was sitting down on the floor and def could not get up and Aiden was def NOT listening. I got SO SO mad at him. A few not nice words flew out and serious butt whipping. Meltdown #4. (So sick!!) Then he finally straightened out so we went to go ride on the hayride, but I was ready to go by this point. I was so tired, my feet were hurting, Brody was kicking like crazy, and I was mad hungry (after 12 and I ate breakfast around 7). But Aiden REALLY wanted to see the tractor so I was pushing myself.

So we get on the hayride and I get it. A smiling happy picture!! HALLELUJAH! He loves him some tractors. Then about 3/4 of the way I hear the dreaded words "Momma I have to pee." OH GOODNESS! And wouldn't you know it as we are making the turn to get off he pees. A LOT! Think it's time to go. He's upset because he peed and he's ready for a nap so Meltdown #5. Then as we are leaving he just wanted to go to car, not paying attention to moving cars. I stop him Meltdown #6. YUP def time to go home! Brody was kicking so much (probably because he was starving too about 2pm by this point) and the pressure on my back and pelvic region were about to bring me to tears.

But in the end I would consider it a semi-good day. Just glad this is the last adventure before Brody. Not sure I can do it again....especially being so sleep deprived by taking care of a sick baby all during the week. Really looking forward to girls day tomorrow. I'm so ready to pamper myself!!