We had the BEST kind of "POOKY" evening last night. What C thought was spooky makes others smile, but he hears others talk of Halloween being spooky, therefore, it was. I love the way he sees things from his four year old point of view. It was a GREAT day around here. All the kids were so excited about their school parties. I was able to make an appearance at each of them, THANKS to Grandpa hanging out with D for the day! I love doing that! Luckily, my kids still like me doing that! I am sure it won't last forever, so I am feeling incredibly blessed to share these moments with each of them now.
All of the kids felt really good about their costumes too, A was a 50's Sock Hopper, B was a "grease monkey" (her chosen title), C was a scarecrow, and D was a Farmer. We were able to put together each costume with "stuff" we had...thank goodness!
Sometimes I think it would be nice to dress them with a theme, such as: a farmer, scarecrow, sack of potatoes, and carrot...or red riding hood, granny, wolf, and woodsman...or Shaggy or Fred, Velma, Daphne, and Scooby. You get the idea. Instead, since they were old enough to express an opinion, they have gotten to choose their own costume. Thus far, it has worked out pretty well...and they are happier for it. It warms my heart to see the pride beaming from their smiling faces as they share their vision with the world around them...even if it is "just" a Halloween costume.
I hope I am able, as their very proud Mommy, to teach them to hold on to and continue to find that kind of joy in the simple things throughout their lives.
....and here's to hoping that this is as "pooky" as it gets.
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