Halloween

I always wanted to be one of those moms that makes a huge deal out of every holiday.  You know, decorate the house to it's fullist, bake lots of festive cookies and desserts and spend the day doing fun activities.  I started parenthood that way but then that desire faded.  I feel too tired and unmotivated for that stuff and I hate being that way.  I need to learn to be better at it because I want to give my children a memorable childhood.  It even took us awhile to get to the Halloween store to pick out costumes for the kids.  They decided to go with some kind of sniper/soldier guy and Addison from the Disney movie Zombies.  In previous years we took the kids to many different trunk of treats in the area but this year we only did the one at cub scouts and actual trick-or-treating on Halloween night.  That alone filled up a huge bowl of candy.  My kids like to combine their candy and share it.  So sweet.  But every time I pass the bowl I have to fight myself not to take any.  Ugh, I love candy but the weight that's building around my hips and stomach tell me back off, lady! 

My kids seemed to have enjoyed Halloween and just like that the day is over.  We are now in November and preparing for Thanksgiving and my son's birthday.  Before we know it, we will hear Christmas music and decorations everywhere.  I can't stand how each year passes faster than the last.