Happy Halloween, Friends!
Coop has been asking to be Captain America for some time now, so when Target had their Halloween costumes 40% off back in August or September (can't remember).. I totally took advantage. I couldn't decide what I wanted Amelia to be, so I bought 3 (whoops). We got Ariel, Jasmine and fluffy unicorn-llama costumes. (Stay tuned for the costume debacle that ensued later).
Halloween seemed to creep up on us this year. We had a swap show for Reef Design in the middle of the month, had a crazy few weeks of what seemed like constant rain, and school and sports in full swing. We are annual pumpkin patch goers, and this year we sadly did not make it to one. Cooper had brought it up Saturday evening that we did not carve pumpkins this year, so I said that we could go get one in the morning. After tutoring, we went to a pumpkin patch that was on the way home. We bypassed the corn maze and other activities and went straight to the patch and picked out some lovely pumpkins. Tip: they have CRAZY sales on Halloween, haha. We got 4 carving pumpkins for $20 and then an additional 2 mini pumpkins and 1 "golden ticket" pumpkin that Cooper found (which really was a cool color). Grand total: $25. I'll take it. I don't think we've ever gotten a single pumpkin for $25.. let alone 7 pumpkins for $25. I'll take the W on that procrastination outcome. We also scored some apple cider donuts, which Amelia polished off 2 of in the car on the way home, a funnel cake, a caramel latte and a "hot latte" for Coop (hot cocoa with whipped cream).
We came home, realized the kids trick or treat buckets had been chewed up by the mouse that got in our garage 2 years ago and we did not replace them last year due to not trick or treating with Covid, and headed back out to the store to get new ones. Dollar store was a bust, so we went to Jewel in hopes that they had something. Also, almost a bust, except for the $10, terrible quality bag from the "Claire's" stand. Ugh, whatever. Note to self: order new buckets from Amazon now and store away until next year.
CUE THE MELTDOWN: Amelia REFUSED to wear either Princess costume, despite wanting to wear them any other day of the week that she laid eyes on them. Legit, complete 3 year old meltdown. So, once we calmed down a bit, we decided that maybe the unicorn-llama costume would be OK. Whew.
The kids loved trick or treating around the neighborhood. Amelia had an absolute blast. This is really the first year that she understands what is going on and really practiced her "thank yous".
Candy in tow, we headed to Adam's parent's house for dinner, more treats and pumpkin carving/decorating. We all had a great time, kids had too much candy, and were all very much ready for bed by the time we got home.
So here is to the Mamas and Daddies that do it all to make their kids holidays a day to remember. Whether you have every detail planned out months ahead or are heading to the pumpkin patch on Halloween Day, you're a rockstar.
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