Unbelievable - it's November already. 2008 is almost over. October slid by like a snake, slithering through the grass only to disappear like an apparition. Halloween, expected to be a BIG night since it was on a Friday, passed by disappointingly. Oh, sure, I dressed up and answered the door, handing out mini-coloring books, plastic skeletons and other small toys. The kids were delighted (as were the moms). Only one small boy dressed as a pirate stated "don't you have any candy?" When I said no, he walked away, sorely perturbed.
After a while Jim came in the living room and began making balloon sculptures, which we then handed out at the door. After a few quite confused looks, joy set in as they realized how unique these items were. "Sweet!" declared one teen ghoul, when presented with a huge jester's hat.
After a while we got bored, Jim got tired, and we packed it in for the night. A neighbor down the street had a smoker on the front lawn and was handing out hot dogs! Whatever happened to not taking unwrapped goodies? I didn't hear or see any ads this year for x-raying candy or cautioning kids against taking homemade foods. Guess I could have done krispy-treats after all.
Anyway, we shut down and headed over to mom and dad's for pie and ice cream and a short visit, then back home to settle in. A light-weight evening, to be sure.
Saturday and Sunday were odd for us - no string of appointments or "must-do" projects. Grandson Tiger's soccer game was rained out (complete with thunder and lightening!) which pretty much set the tone for a lazy rest of the day and weekend. A leisurely walk on the pier was the most energy we could muster.
Already working on Christmas projects as well as planning for Turkey Day. Hoping it will rain again tonight to keep the air fresh and clean (and my car!).
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