Halloween Frenzy
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
I always look forward to this time of year and not just because I have the opportunity to raid my kid’s candy. I love helping them get their costumes together, putting their makeup on etc. It is normally darned cold this time of year so unfortunately a lot of their costume ends up being hidden under a coat. The scenery outside is beautiful this time of year though and on Halloween it’s fun to see everyone’s jack-o-lanterns and costumes. Some of the adults go all out with props and scary sound effects.
This year they don’t seem too keen on having me around so I shall quietly lurk in the background trying not to embarrass them. They always ask me how late they can stay out and whine when I tell them but are predictably tired before their designated time anyway.
My husband likes to give out treats. I’m not sure if that’s because he likes kids or he likes scaring them. Probably a bit of both. This year we’re not giving out candy so we’ll see how that goes over and hoping our home isn’t egged.
Anyway, I’m Sandra and am happy to begin Parenting Under the Stars. You can also find me over at Globally Green Living where we explore different ways to help save the earth. I put a Halloween post up there recently, which has a link to some great recipes for homemade makeup as well as ideas for non-candy items.
For now, I’ll fly because everyone is asking that familiar “What’s for supper?” question. They’re all squealing and acting as if they’re starving since coming home from school.
