This is a post that is supposed to be hopeful and uplifting. Some people in the webosphere post funny things about what screw up parents they are. I hope to provide a place to celebrate our successes, no matter how small. Parenting is hard and we need to pat ourselves on the back every once in a while, yes?!
So, to be honest, I did not want to go trick or treating with my kiddos this year. I was tired, stressed, had new foster kittens in the house, and needed to prep for trick or treating on my own since my football coach husband was unavailable. But, I put one foot in front of the other and made the kids an easy dinner of corn dogs, fries, and carrots. I patiently helped them with their costumes and makeup. Stu got home once everyone was ready and our friends and neighbors came over to join us. It is a Halloween tradition that the Stewarts and the Stevens trick or treat together. The Stevens brought beer and hard cider for us so we each popped a tab on one drink and set off. The kids were old enough this year that we adults lingered in the street while the kids ran from house to house. We made it farther around the neighborhood than ever before. And....it was FUN! And the kids got tons of candy loot and had fun, too!
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| Adam - Boba Fet (spelling??), Ryann (Vampire), Max (Army guy), Mackenzie (Doc McStuffins), Cooper (Green Ninja) |
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| Kenzie |
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| Cooper |
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| We have the coolest neighbors |
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| It was neat to see all the kids in the neighborhood this year |
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| Max showing off his pillowcase stuffed with candy! |
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| Stevens and Stewarts |
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| Ryann made a sign and we put our candy out on the step. There was still some left when we got home so we think kids actually read it and followed the rules :) |
Please chime in and pat yourself on the back for a job well done!
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