


October  has gone by way too fast.  Kate is loving preschool. Her teacher is so  creative and that is perfect for Kate. She comes home singing new songs  and playing new games she has learned there. Dance class, well,I know  she likes going there. But I sadly have to admit she is the child that  when they say run in a circle this way.  She automatically goes "that"  way.  She takes cuts, and is usually trying to take off some part of her  outfit.  We haven't gotten naked yet, but it has been close.  She often  comes running out and tells me she just needs to give me a kiss and a  hug.  She has such a fun personality.  She is learning dance though  because she will show me what they practice. Today they got to wear  their costumes for the recital, a dark purple tutu and fairy wings.   Kate's tutu ended up around her neck, but she wasn't the only one she  just started the trend.  I think she will be a future trend setter for  sure.
We went to Wheeler Farm to go on the hay ride, corn maze  and pick a pumpkin with some friends. Kate could have stayed there all  day she loved the animals and as I found out later, picking up rocks.  Her coat pockets were full of rocks.  We have been there before with  Troy's work for a fun summer party.
We also did a very quick trip  to AZ to see G-ma and Pa.  It was a lot of fun even though it was only a  4 day trip.  Kate traveled in the car really good.  And we didn't have  any potty accidents. She wears "unders" now with out any problem. (Her  name for underwear)
Kate is mastering the art of parental  manipulation.  she knows all she has to do is flash that smile and give a  big hug and she owns us.  Especially when you are getting mad at her  for being naughty.  The other day after a time out before I could even  get the words out she said, "Mom I understand, if I wine or cry I get a  time out."  I usually conclude a timeout with "If you _____then you will  have a time out, do you understand?"  She is a really bright girl and  remembers everything. How can you not love that.