Those who spoke to me today know that I am not dealing well with my kids getting older. This year, Kyle had a football game tonight and Kelsey was invited to a birthday-Halloween party. There was not going to be anyone at home - we didn't buy candy and, for the first time in my life(!), there was no pumpkin carving. The plan was for Tim to go to Kyle's game, I would drop Kelsey off at the party, then meet him at the game and we would all watch the Varsity game together.

Well, there was an emergency at the store, so I was a bit late getting home and doing Kelsey's hair and make-up, so 10 minutes late dropping her off. Tim called and told me the JV game was way ahead of schedule (like over 30 minutes) and that I probably would not get there in time to see any of it. It was an away game, and I just didn't have it in me to drive all that way for the Varsity game. I decided to make a stop at the grocery store and pick up a few bags of candy.

There I sat, on my front porch, alone, passing out candy. Truly pathetic. Thankfully, Tim came home a bit later and sat there with me. I know next year will be better...we will carve pumpkins again...Kyle will probably scare kids like he did last year, and Kels will probably help pass out candy. This was just a weird year. But it is a glimpse of what is in store for me a few years down the road.

I miss holding little hands, walking up and down the street, encouraging them to go up to the door and say "trick or treat." :(

On a happier note, here are a few photos of our fairy before she left for her party. She did win the costume contest and prize!


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