Last night was the first night I have gone trick or treating since I was 13 (and that was the year that Steph begged me to go out and then split the candy with her because she felt too old to go out -
like I wasn't??) It was fun because it was Liam's inaugural trick-or-treat, but other than that, I almost think it's more fun to stay home and hand out. Liam did a super job of coming out of his shell to give a good "Trick or treat!" and "Thank you!" at each house. He even had the nerve to go up to those front porches on his own, something I didn't think he'd do.
We had far fewer kids to our house than we did last year (though I didn't actually keep count because, number one, I wasn't home to do it all night; and number two, we're not planning to be here by this time next year, anyway). We had a DJ move in across the road this year, and he had his place done up with a graveyard, strobe lights, fog machines, sound system, you name it - but it wasn't enough to draw the kids. Good thing we made that panicked last-minute just-in-case jumbo-box-of-chocolate-bars purchase, right?
Mallory was pretty baffled by the whole thing, though she was very patient to sit in the stroller while Liam navigated all the steps and took his sweet time stuffing his candy in his treat bag. She got a bit pouty when I put on my costume and she didn't recognize me, but calmed down once she heard me talk to her.
And, the costume prize in our house goes to Chad for turning into a very porn star-esque police man last night (it must have been the mustache). Liam asked him to dress up as a police man but Liam's police helmet didn't fit, so Chad made other arrangements. As for me, I made do with my evil queen costume from
last year; though even as I type this, I am perusing my favourite
costume site which is having a storewide clearance sale today. I wouldn't trust Liam or Mallory to know what they want to be a whole year in advance, but if I can find a good deal on something for myself, I will stick to my word.
Other than that, though, it's time to clean up the remnants of Halloween, take down the countdown calendar and pitch the half-dead mums on the front porch. Christmas is up next. I bought the supplies for a Christmas project yesterday, and if Mallory ever goes down for a nap, maybe I will get started on it.
Last night was the first night I have gone trick or treating since I was 13 (and that was the year that Steph begged me to go out and then split the candy with her because she felt too old to go out - like I wasn't??) It was fun because it was Liam's inaugural trick-or-treat, but other than that, I almost think it's more fun to stay home and hand out. Liam did a super job of coming out of his shell to give a good "Trick or treat!" and "Thank you!" at each house. He even had the nerve to go up to those front porches on his own, something I didn't think he'd do.
We had far fewer kids to our house than we did last year (though I didn't actually keep count because, number one, I wasn't home to do it all night; and number two, we're not planning to be here by this time next year, anyway). We had a DJ move in across the road this year, and he had his place done up with a graveyard, strobe lights, fog machines, sound system, you name it - but it wasn't enough to draw the kids. Good thing we made that panicked last-minute just-in-case jumbo-box-of-chocolate-bars purchase, right?
Mallory was pretty baffled by the whole thing, though she was very patient to sit in the stroller while Liam navigated all the steps and took his sweet time stuffing his candy in his treat bag. She got a bit pouty when I put on my costume and she didn't recognize me, but calmed down once she heard me talk to her.
And, the costume prize in our house goes to Chad for turning into a very porn star-esque police man last night (it must have been the mustache). Liam asked him to dress up as a police man but Liam's police helmet didn't fit, so Chad made other arrangements. As for me, I made do with my evil queen costume from last year; though even as I type this, I am perusing my favourite costume site which is having a storewide clearance sale today. I wouldn't trust Liam or Mallory to know what they want to be a whole year in advance, but if I can find a good deal on something for myself, I will stick to my word.
Other than that, though, it's time to clean up the remnants of Halloween, take down the countdown calendar and pitch the half-dead mums on the front porch. Christmas is up next. I bought the supplies for a Christmas project yesterday, and if Mallory ever goes down for a nap, maybe I will get started on it.
5 comments:
Very cute!
How are you packing away the calendar?? I was thinking of rolling it around a wrapping paper tube and then putting it into something??? No clue?
Does the Christmas project involve mini-stockings perhaps?? Do you need the peg clothespins?? let me know!
Also, I have a bunch of costumes, we can trade off and borrow annually!
I am just pondering the calendar! I don't know how well it will roll around a tube with the fabric glue - it might be too stiff in spots. If that's the case I might just fold it in between the pockets, wrap it in tissue or plastic and store it in the drawer of our buffet.
And yes, you guessed my project - one month left to finish it! I finally bought a circle punch as well as some festive paper and holiday tags. And I STILL cannot find peg clothespins, so I might have to call on you yet! :)
If I ever get back to a size where we really could trade off... well, maybe that is just the inspiration I need! :)
that's a lie.
I will get you the clothespins this weekend!
Steph, thou doth protest too much!
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