Becoming a "Yes" Mom

I keep seeing articles popping up that talk about learning to say "yes" as often as possible, rather than saying no all the time. I don't consider myself terribly over protective, but there are some things I find myself struggling to be okay with. I don't even have a good reason, so I'm really trying hard to become a "yes" mom. I think it's important that E have as many experiences as possible (within reasonable and safe bounds, of course).

Here is one thing I managed to say "yes" to today:

Go right ahead and splash in that mud puddle!!!

I'm not a clean freak, but for some reason mud gives me anxiety. I suppose it's something I ought to get used to, since I'm now the mom of a toddler boy! Remember mom: mud = okay! I think I can handle it.

Here are some more pictures from our adventures in the snow this morning, because they are too darn cute not to share:

And how could I not include a pic of my cute little vampire bat out trick or treating for the first time?