Halloween

Last year, our feet were cold. We were wearing hoodies and 2 pairs of socks. The grass was green, there was no snow. Last year, our kids could barely walk and we had to carry them all to the doors, and we had to call out, "Trick or treat!"

This year was literally, word-for-word, the opposite of last year. We were cold all over. We were wearing winter coats, snow pants, boots, toques and gloves. There was over a foot of snow on every front lawn. And the kids walked up to every door, some called out "Trick or treat!" themselves.

If only it were warmer, I would have loved this Halloween so much more than last year. The kids were adorable, all dressed up in their super cute outfits, pretending for one day to to be an animal or superhero. They were proud of their buckets of candy, and loved going to each house, only to be given more. This year, they got it. They enjoyed it, and they froze for it.

I can't wait until next year!

Aryn went out with her little friends from baby group, and once again, I was reminded just how lucky I am to have such an amazing group of women to raise our kids with. We had a great time, and I learned three things:

1. Next year, bring a larger bag to dump the bucket of candy into.

2. Do NOT, ever, bring Bauer again. Ever.

3. Just let the kids walk. No more wagon.

2013 Denise: read those 3 posts. Even when you buy Bauer yet another super cute Halloween costume, do not bring Bauer. He barks and freaks at every house and person. DO. NOT. BRING. BAUER.

But we had fun. Ohh, did we have fun. So many rosy cheeked smiles, so much high-energy from the sugar rush. Aryn literally ran around the carpet in our living room 15 times in a row, after eating way more than her fair share of candy.

And thank you to all the parents out there who gave peanut-free chocolates. My baby thanks you.

Happy Halloween, all!