Emmett is in a really, really bad mood.  For the past few hours, if anyone speaks, not even to him, he screams.  I wish I knew what was wrong but he's not really talking at the moment.  If we ask him what's wrong, he screams for us to stop it.  :-( Elliott's bummed out that we can't go trick or treating due to the poor weather conditions. Lizze and I have promised to take the boys to Chuck E Cheeses on payday to make up for no trick or treating this year. Hopefully they will make it until Tuesday. I'm trying get to put a positive spin on this and make it seem like a good thing.  Unfortunately, it's not working. 

This is the first Halloween in as long as I can remember that Gavin isn't here with us.  With Gavin moved out and living with his grandparents, he will be doing this stuff over there and not with us.  It's really one of those bittersweet moments where doing the right thing feels somehow, less right. 

We are supposed to go trick or treating this afternoon with the boys.  The weather however, is pretty nasty at the moment. I'm really hoping to get them out this afternoon because they have been looking so forward to this. I can't wait to take their pictures wearing their costumes. :-) How do your kids handle trick or treat?

I don't know what the heck is going on with the boys but they have essentially been up all night. Emmett had a meltdown at 1:30 am and it lasted for quite awhile.  I have know idea what happened, he just woke up and thought it was time to get up.  I think Emmett ended up waking Elliott. Lizze and I have been back and forth with the boys all night. Is there full moon that I missed.

Out of respect for the family involved, I'm gonna keep this short and sweet.  I'm asking everyone to please say a prayer for peace. Tragedy struck this evening and there are people experiencing unimaginable pain tonight.  I'm at a loss for words as I have never witnessed anything like this before in my life.  I was a medic for a long time and I'm having a really hard time processing what I saw tonight. Please say a prayer tonight for this family.  Their hearts are breaking. Hug your loved ones and never take them for granted. Thank you

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