Story time and scary skeletons

First off, an update on Violet's crib progress. Her first night in the crib, she awoke at 3 a.m. (unusual) and after I gave her the pacifier, she went back to sleep until 6. Then I brought her in bed about 6:20 and fed her, but before we could settle into sleep again, Cora woke up before 7, wide awake and ready for breakfast.

Tuesday night was better; Violet went down by 9 and didn't wake up until about 7. Cora woke up about 7:20 - still early for her (and me) but better, especially since I didn't plan to go back to sleep after Violet finished feeding. I think with Cora taking her naps earlier (by 1:30 instead of 2ish), I need to make sure I'm getting her up by 3:30 instead of 4, so that she's tired by 8:30 and sleeps until after 7!

Today we walked over to the big park for storytime with Miss Carol. Genia and her brood, and Juliana and Maya, all attended. Owen and Violet spent a bit of time together - they are almost exactly one year apart.

Before our walk home, I switched our second seat on the Phil and Ted, so that Violet is in the extra seat and Cora in the normal seat. It works! But it does mean a lot more sun for Violet, so I might switch it back. The first stroller photo shows the new arrangement, the second two show how it was, with Violet in the "newborn" position.

After our Tuesday night ice cream, we went to Michaels' craft supply to pick up a few things. Cora and I were surprised (shocked!) by an animatronic skeleton, a Halloween item, that began yelling at us in a scary voice. Poor Cora! She started screaming, over and over, an eardrum-piercing scream appropriate for a horror movie. The rest of our trip, she discussed the scary skeleton with us. She kept asking if it was scary, and resolved over and over to not walk by him again. She also said that he was a "weirdo" and a "dipstick."
I think we're in for a long couple of months, as just about all stores seem to sell these scary things!