Halloween

Once again we have survived the Night of Horrors. I know why it has a reputation for being a 'scary' holiday--because it is full of costumes that don't fit right, kids that can't (or won't) keep track of all the odds and ends that belong with their costumes, parents repeating themselves endlessly trying to get overly excited children to focus, and sugar laden maniacs running amok way past bedtime. If that's not enough to scare any parent, I don't know what is.

But, be that as it may, for some insane reason I LOVE this holiday. It really is one of my favorites. This year was as stressful as any other, but now here I sit, surrounded by the candy my children collected, carefully selecting the pieces I steal (if you take the only box of milk duds they will most certainly notice), and enjoy the memories of another successful Halloween.

Jeremy's costume was a real hit--he went as Joe the Plumber. Travis and his friend Hyrum went as the Blues Brothers, and made a very convincing pair if I do say so myself. Jacob was a ninja, and sadly I realized after he went to bed that I didn't get a picture of him.

So I guess it's time to pack up my broom and cauldron for another year. Sigh. I guess I'll just head to bed with a handful of bite size candy and a contented smile on my face.