Things That Go Bump in the Night

Today was a much anticipated day in my house. For my two oldest children, it was a day of sing-a-longs, parades, and parties all celebrating Halloween at their school. For me, it was a day of hustle, bustle, crazy chaos trying to keep up with the frantic schedule of it all. Honestly, this day is most anticipated by none other than me ~ it gives me memories to last a lifetime.


Well, as we all know, it doesn't always happen the way we imagine. It rarely does. First, at 4:00 AM (yes AM), something went bump in the night. My dear Emma got the dreaded stomach virus and we all know the rest of that story. After numerous visits to the bathroom, I was going to put my best foot forward and enjoy the sing-a-longs at school (sans poor Emma of course). With camera in hand, I quickly realized my witch, Grace, was standing behind the tallest girl in fourth grade. There would be no photos, except of the tall girl in front of her. Still I was resigned to put my best foot forward...the moms in the audience started grumbling. "This is going to take up my entire morning! I am glad this is my last year of this!" Was there a Scrooge of Halloween? I guess anything is possible with ghosts involved.


Looking back, after a couple of much needed glasses of wine, there were many "bumps" in my beloved day. Still, I am not going to let it spoil one of my most cherished days of the year. Do you know why I love it so? I imagine when I am eighty, these festive, crazy, perfect, fall Halloween days will fill my mind with memories of my children when they were little. And, if that isn't enough, sometimes when life gives you pumpkins, you have to make pumpkin pie.


Wish I was trick-or-treating with you tonight...


Tricia


ps follow-up to Mom vs. Squirrel: mom is winning! Hairspray is the secret weapon!!!