Halloween was fun. The weather held and all the trick or treaters were out in full force. I went through over 400 pieces of candy... we thought we were going to run out because by 5 we were down to the bottom of the bucket so I went out and bought more (at exorbitant prices) and no one came after dark. My husband and I figured since all the little kids came in the day light, the bigger kids would come at night. No one came after 7. Awesome - lights out.

My kids had a great day. We did Trick or Treat on Main street. It was great - it felt like we were on a movie set with all the kids running up and down main street in their costumes. We saw so many friends all dressed up - the kids had a blast. Then we headed over to the High School - they were sponsoring a safe Halloween and the kids in the school were up all night on Friday decorating the hallways - they did an unbelievable job - the kids could trick or treat down the hallway and then off to the cafeteria to play games. We headed home to trick or treat in the neighborhood - met lots of new neighbors and ran into some old friends. Finally after a long sugary day we headed to Ro's house for pizza.

My kids have enough candy to open a small shop - I will let them have a few pieces a day for a week or two and then I combine everyone's goodies and you now have to earn candy. You can do a good deed or help Mom or just be kind and you may get a piece of candy. By thanksgiving whatever has not been eaten will be tossed or donated.

Now that Halloween has come and gone, the mad rush begins - 4 weeks until Thanksgiving and 8 weeks until Christmas - time to batten down the hatches and get ready for the Holidays. Presents and turkeys and Santa Oh My!