Wild Weekend. Started off with the Hall-OWEN-y Party. Let me just say there is absolutely NO difference between a party of fifteen 8-12 year olds or teenagers. They may just be drinking root beer and juice boxes instead of raiding the parents liquor cabinet. The drama and mayhem is all the same. Trunk or treat is the LAMEST excuse for an activity I can think of, but for some reason kids really like it. And Halloween itself was extremely anti-climactic this year despite all of my preps, but I have learned from the experience...
1) Start making pumpkins in the summer, when rain won't interrupt drying or painting efforts.
2) At least one child will always change their mind about their costume days before the actual event.
3) Don't make your husband dress up because he will inevitably complain about being "too hot".
4) Cook dinner early on Halloween night so you aren't handing out treats with floured, messy hands.
5) Friends or family make it more fun.
All in all, it was good fun. Wyatt seemed to enjoy it the most. He was a trooper, continuously wielding his magic wand and submitting willingly to eyeliner glasses. Happy Halloween!
