Every last pumpkin has been picked up, the ground is tilled, and a cover crop is planted. Each Halloween decoration has been put away, and the costumes put in the dress-up box. Today the leaves were scooped up, the hanging baskets drug into the compost, and the Turkey Trot supplies were moved into full view as the patio furniture was stored away.
As one season ends, another slowly moves in. Or, in the case of Christmas, a holiday such as Thanksgiving is almost forgotten for the sake of the ever prosperous month of December. This household has seen the changing of the seasons, but we often forget to pause. I wrapped up my last project for my administrative credential on Friday. (Four different professional development sessions, designed by yours truly, delivered at four different sites), and ran a full trail marathon on Saturday morning. 
Bradley made sure that the last pumpkin was picked up, and the soil was immediately turned. Carter and Miles finished up their night of trick-or-treating, in order to enjoy the new Toys 'R Us Holiday catalog in the mail.
It's not even New Year's and I know that our family's resolution should be to remember that it's okay to pause. I wish I knew how to do that without losing drive. Perhaps the drive won't be lost, but the time gained more appreciated.
It seems that lately the boys have been able to play more "together". Carter is quick to answer his brother's questions, almost wanting to show everyone he knows the answer. However, in most moments, Miles is able to steal the show without trying. In the two pictures here, Miles takes center stage. Smitten with Tania, and then below wearing his Superhero mask in a cousin pic. He's always willing to just be himself. Tonight he called down to let me know that he needed to give me another kiss and a hug. "I love you to the moon and back Momma!" To which Carter replied, "I love you to the moon and back a million times!" 
This last week when my mom was watching the boys Miles woke up from what we think was a nightmare. He was inconsolable. Carter went up to his room and got a picture of himself and Biyah and gave it to Miles. When that didn't work, he went and got his brand new soccer trophy because he thought it might make his brother feel better. Even if they seem to argue over every single toy, or movie, or towel, or snack, or cup, or pumpkin, or piece of sand, I know they love each other to the moon and back.
The following is Miles' rendition of "Five Little Pumpkins". You can't see it, but they like to end the shows with bowing and proclaiming, "Encore, encore. . . You're too kind."
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