Halloween

It’s no secret that Halloween is not my favorite holiday!  I eat all the candy(because zero self control), pumpkins are messy, and costumes are expensive and yet cheap looking.  However, I must say this year was quite smooth. 

We got Boo’d and Boo’d back.

We carved pumpkins with the cousins, and everyone was quite independent.  Also, isn’t pumpkin carving a dad job?  Why do Em and I have to yell at the men folk EVERY year to supervise and help?  And why do the kids still come to us for help?  That’s a rhetorical question that I obviously know the answer to.  BECAUSE THE DADS ARE NOT HELPFUL!

Sof knew what she wanted to be months in advance.  However, when she said Miranda Sings, I had no idea who/what that was!  Turns out she’s a Youtuber with a very distinct look.  I actually got a little into this costume because 1. Sof was so excited and set on it, and 2. It was doable and practical.  I ordered some basic sweats on Amazon, got some iron letters, ordered the official Miranda Sings t-shirt and cut out the picture to iron on the sweatshirt.  Behold, I give you the closest I’ll ever come to “making” a costume.

In case you, like me, do not know who Miranda Sings is, trust me-this is pretty damn good.

Our neighbors invited us to the Halloween party at their club.  It was fun because a lot of Sof’s friends go there!

Sof’s teacher creates 3 groups of kids and lets each group plan one party.  Parents head up the groups and help guide their choices and make it happen.  I was the Halloween party parent and Sof was on the committee.  I missed the first planning meeting because I forgot.  I’m reliable like that.  I made up for it later though and the party was a success!  The kids loved being in charge and running games for their classmates!

Trick or treating was kinda a blast.  The weather finally cooperated and the kids aren’t so needy this year! 

We started with a few neighbors, but picked more up along the way!

We ended the night like usual (with John and Jill), the kids examining their haul.  All in all, it was one of the more relaxing years!  Until next time…