It was a most lovely evening to send the kids out into the neighborhood to collect candy.
My older son, Minecraft Creeper to the right, and his friend, made their own costumes and were very proud of all the comments they got on them. I think the homemade part appealed to people who didn't even know what they were (which was pretty much every adult).
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My younger son, far left, ghoul with green bag, had a fantastic time with his merry band of candy seekers. They covered more ground than I thought they would, and the candy haul with substantial. I would guess that green bag weighed over 7 pounds when he got home. He said his arm hurt:-)
Despite the fact that much candy was collected, my younger son did not have even one piece all evening. When I said goodnight to him, he still had not eaten any of his candy. His older brother had maybe 5 pieces. My husband, well, that's another story.......
I had an idea on how to enjoy Halloween with the kids this year, despite the fact that they did not want us to follow them. My husband and I lugged the fire pit out into our driveway, set up chairs and a picnic table, and invited the adults to come enjoy the evening with us.
I had an idea on how to enjoy Halloween with the kids this year, despite the fact that they did not want us to follow them. My husband and I lugged the fire pit out into our driveway, set up chairs and a picnic table, and invited the adults to come enjoy the evening with us.
We all had a great time. The kids could easily check in with us, the adults stopped by and hung out, and we handed out candy by the fire. I think we will do this again next year. And we will keep the fire pit out front where we can be more social with it. I am imagining the snow falling while we gather around the fire pit and roast marshmallows.....
I hope you had a fantastic Halloween.
We walked around with the girls this year, but as I noticed all the other kids their age DID NOT have parents with them, I started wondering what we will do next year...this is a great idea! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWe have a fire pit and have only used it a handful of times. We really need to change that!
We walked too because our group was so large and it spanned ages from 3 to 11. But next year I know Grace wants to go alone with her older friends. I love the idea of the driveway firepit. Our neighborhood is a grid. I know she would be safe, and can have her driveway as a checkpoint. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to spend Halloween with your your kids and still let them be them. I love little ways like this to test the waters and let them go.
ReplyDeleteGreat costumes, even if I am one of those adults who don't know what they are ;) We had our fire pit out on the driveway last winter and it was great. We'd have people over to roast marshmallows or just hang out. We loved it.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the comments! What a treat to come home from being away and see you all here. It is sometimes a challenge to stay connected to our kid's activities as they get bigger, but it can be done!
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