Costume Tolerance over Time

 

First he was a dragon, crawling on the floor
Then he was lion, with a little roar
An elephant was next, though he did protest
So in 2023, we clearly should have guessed
That even though he'd picked it out
He wouldn't wear Marshall; instead, a pout
But this year, we have a glimmer of hope
As Wylie’s costume is simply a coat*!
So here’s wishing you happy tricks and/or treats,
With costumes (or not) and plenty of sweets!

*and mayyyyybe a hat

Father Nature

He‘s swashbuckled his way through invasive plants, 

Showing Wylie the steps to give natives a chance. 

He’s a hero of nature, and super Dad, too,

Dear Brandon (slash “Dada”) this day is for you!

 

A Lass

I brought home a gizmo from work just one time…

Henceforth and forever I’ll be paying the fine!

 

I’ll never tire of you

This car is red

Others are blue

I think puns are a gas

And I hope you do, too!

Trick or Treat?

 Wylie is going as Marshall this year

(Assuming that dressing up doesn’t cause tears)

And while he would like treats, I wouldn’t pooh-pooh

A magician performing a neat trick or two!

DooDads

Wylie and Brandon like to dribble a ball,

Look at pictures of planets and say what they’re called,

Build a big marble run, but let’s just be clear:

Brandon creates it while Wylie stands near!

Now, herein my toon portrays a common skit

In which Wylie announces he’ll name all the bits

Of the tractor or vacuum or doodad before him

Then asks Brandon to say them… oh how we adore him!

Calling all Mamas!

He calls when I am sleeping

He knows I’m not awake

I know he’s trying to be good

But I need some sleep for goodness sake!

On the nose (but from the heart) excavator puns

 

When your kid is into trucks

Your drawings run amok

But the message is sincere:

Our camaraderie is dear!

Costume Coaxing

 

My toddler and my pup don't always thoroughly agree,
Though when it comes to Halloween, eye-to-eye is how they see:
Scary things are a hard no, while candy gets a lively yes...
But only if the sweets do not insist on costume dress!

Good Day Son Shine

 

Our toddler and his dada love to watch weather reports -
When they come on the news at night, Wylie always cavorts! 
It won't be long before he asks his dad what weather is
And that will be the ultimate meteorology quiz!