Oh, Halloween. Such fun memories I have from my childhood, and it's so fun to see my kids
figuring it out. This year I took the youngest 3 to the annual Fall Festival at the preschool. D didn't quite get it that you had to play each game to get more candy, all he cared about was immediately eating the candy in his hand.
He is pretty serious about candy. He's also decided he's done with naps, which is sad for me. Ideally he would sleep about an hour, but usually we spend that much time just trying to get him down. And if he sleeps too long he's like Sadie was, he can not go to sleep at night. So here we are at 5:45 on Halloween night, heading to Trunk or Treat at a nearby church. Bag in hand, dressed up, ready for candy, and sound asleep.
Thankfully he woke up, joined the bunny and the lion, and filled that bag with candy (minus the pieces he ate along the way).
I can't leave out the adorable cow! This is the only costume I have actually bought, and every child has worn it. My kids don't know that you can actually request a certain costume, they just get whatever hand me downs we find in the closet or dress up bin, and so far it's worked out ok.
Sweet Mary Jo has no idea what's going on but she's a trooper, in it for the ride.
After the Trunk or Treat we went to a few neighbor's houses. David and Eli don't get it that you are supposed to trick or treat from the porch, they must think they've been invited for dinner with the requirement of wearing a costume, because they always just walk on in the houses, after they of course have peered in every window possible. No social etiquette in the young Harrell children, apparently. Sadie has finally learned to just get what she's given, David on the other hand will stand there and take as much candy as the person is willing to dish out. Several times he'd stop back by the bowl on his way out the door and grab a couple more pieces. No inhibitions. Tons of candy eaten. Hopefully no cavities as a result. Happy Halloween everyone! (a couple days late).
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