Halloween

New National Holiday

As a working mom, I found myself racing to pick up the kids after work. I hurried them through dinner, while shaking out their costumes and hoping the smudges from their Halloween Party on Saturday weren’t noticeable. I didn’t eat, reasoning there would be a Snickers at some point during the evening and, if I was lucky, a Butterfinger. I quickly brushed my hair, changed out of my work clothes and into my go-to witch costume.

My sister told me I needed to branch out costume wise, since this is the third year I’ve pulled out the pointy hat, but with thirty minutes to get two kids fed and dressed, I didn’t have time or the inclination for a more elaborate costume.

We got to my sister’s house where we took the pictures that will preserve the memories and started the slow candy march around the neighborhood.

A girlfriend said it perfectly last night. It’s exhausting creating fun memories for children—especially as it pertains to the holidays.

I think a holiday the next day is a perfectly reasonable request.

Especially since no one had Butterfingers this year.

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