So, although I have 6 weeks left until our baby girl arrives and I'm slowing down-- WAY DOWN-- I couldn't let October 1st go by without having our traditional fun! It's not as grand as I've done in the past, but I tried...
Patrick is out the door every school day by 5:40 am, so I got up with him (Dan did too- if you consider sleeping on the couch "up with him") and danced to Monster Mash and Ghostbusters while he stared at me like a was a mad woman! He did enjoy warm cinnamon rolls though, so he put up with me!
Now although it was 6:30 am, these 2 were definitely more festive than Patrick. They ate cereal and traded Halloween Silly Bandz and even enjoyed a verse or two of The Monster Mash!!!
Now heaven knows how much Dan and I detest making lunches, but I must admit I LOVE a theme lunch, so I prepared these the night before and had a blast decorating the food with fun Halloween stickers!
I'm not sure if you know this or not, but Jack Skellington visits our house ever September 30th, goes down our chimney and leaves our kids with fun Halloween goodies to open the next day! We are VERY fortunate!
Oh what a fun and tiring and festive day!!! We ended the night watching Westlake High School beat Oaks Christian in their first ever football game. While it would have been fun to be at the actual game, it was even more fun watching at home on TV in our jammies!
I *heart* you!!!! :o)
Posted by: Holly Child | October 02, 2010 at 04:55 AM
I am envious and secretly wish that I lived at your house. You are an awesome mom, who make things fun for her kiddos, I don't know where you get your energy from,it's awesome!!! I decided to check out a bunch of halloween books from our little library so that we can read one a night until it's halloween.
Posted by: Cari | October 03, 2010 at 04:25 PM
What a fantastic tradition! Thanks for sharing this great post.
Only 6 weeks...praying for rest & relaxation, health & wellness, and many blessings for your family as you journey toward welcoming your newest little blessing into your family!
Posted by: Amy K | October 04, 2010 at 02:52 AM
super cute! you amaze me :)
Posted by: Giuseppina | October 04, 2010 at 07:52 AM
Oh what a fun mom you are!!! My 8 year old son saw your pics and I scrolled through for him and he said "what a cool mom". From an 8 year old boy, that is quite the compliment. I agree with him, you are a cool mom. My kids got ripped off in the mom department, creativity was not passed down to me. LOL What can do?! Oh and I am now addicted to Agatha Christie books thanks to your blog. I saw the books on the side and thought I would pick up a book or two at the library. I am now on a mission to find Agatha Christie books which are nigh unto impossible to find! Thanks though, I have a new love because of your blog.
Posted by: Theresa | October 06, 2010 at 03:03 PM