Halloween and Bath Time

Michelle couldn't wait to give Braeden his first bath at home.  He had been sleeping pretty well in the morning and the rest of us were ready for the day, so after his mid-day nap Michelle got Braeden ready for his bath.  Drew was so excited and ready to be a big helper in the process.

Drew couldn't wait to use the sponge scrubber we got while Drew was in the NICU.  Don't worry we hadn't used it before.  Michelle gave him his bath on his main body and then let Drew help out with the head and hair.  He was being so gentle and Braeden didn't cry at all.

Drew loves to brush his teeth and has been doing very well.  Michelle surprised him and bought him an electric tooth brush with Tigger on it.  We want to make sure his baby teeth stay clean and in his mouth as long as possible.

Drew is the best big brother.  He loves to give kisses to Braeden and is being very gentle with him.

Tina came to our house after work and surprised Drew with her crazy costume.  Drew wasn't sure who she was and was a little hesitant to be by her.  We then got Drew dressed up again to go Trick or Treating in our neighborhood.  We added a black nose and freckles on his face to make him more real.  You know the puppy that walks on two legs and has a face coming out of its mouth.  Michelle's parents also dropped by and were nice enough to watch Braeden while Tina, Michelle, Drew, and I went around the block.

Our first stop was one of our neighbors across the street.  Barbara and her family were the first people we met before we even purchased our house.  They had a box on the table that you would knock on and a hand would come out and give you your candy.  Drew didn't want to knock on the box and he didn't want to take the candy from the hand.  I had to do it all.  It might not have been the best place to start.  Drew just stared at it and wouldn't move even when we wanted to go on.  He warmed up to the idea after a few houses then got tired of walking so I would have to carry him from house to house and then put him down to knock on the door.  He loved all of the decorations and even started walking into peoples houses when they opened the door.  After a half hour he was done and so were we.  I didn't want to carry him anymore.

We returned home with all of his candy and I snuck a piece or two for myself and enjoyed.  Michelle then went on to show her parents and Tina how Braeden has been giving himself hickeys on his arm.  They both showed up on the same day.  He must have been extra hungry.  We gotta watch out for this kid.

We had a fun second Halloween with Drew.  He will get the hang of it by next year and we will have even more fun with both Drew and Braeden participating, but I will make sure and bring a stroller in case either one of them gets tired.