Halloween

I could have titled this the 'Worst Halloween Ever' except that I do not want to tempt fate for future years! The week leading up to Halloween we got hit with the flue, which then turned into pneumonia for Lucy two days before Halloween and for Peter on Halloween. Both missed their school parties, but barely recovered enough to go trick-or-treating, although initially Peter wasn't going to go, and then only to the houses next door, and then just one block, which turned into three blocks. Candy can be quite inspiring. To add to the excitement, Lucy had a last minute costume change, mini-mouse turned into a ghost bride, and I have to say, the ghost bride was the better costume. Adam also added to the excitement of the night by surprising me with a good scare, transforming himself into the scary Joker from Batman (he didn't let the kids see him). I have to say, as sad as I was that this Halloween didn't turn out as expected...I love Halloween...I was grateful to have a little perspective knowing there would be many more Halloweens and also, to witness how for children, something little like going from house to house getting candy, can make up for a weeks worth of feeling lousy!