Halloween 2015

Halloween was so much fun that my kids are still watching videos of Halloween songs on YouTube. J2 can be found yelling, "Halloween trick or treat" at iPad Siri, who mysteriously responds in Korean. Little Miss J has declared that Halloween is her favorite day and she wishes every day was Halloween.

Like my kids Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Not because of all the candy or the creepy decorations but because our little neighborhood get together is one of my most cherished traditions, even though I've only been partaking for four years. Out little block is simply the best for Halloween. My neighbor, the hostess with the mostess, puts on a fabulous dinner spread complete with much needed cocktails and wine. It is truly the perfect trifecta - good friends, good food, and good drinks. G Street Rocks!

This is by no means meant to imply that it is not chaotic. Trying to get kids who are amped up to start roaming the neighborhood to sit down and eat is no easy feat. Scrambling around for to go cups and making sure there are enough adult provisions in J2's wagon, perfecting costumes, herding toddlers, opening glow sticks, it's not even really controlled chaos - but it's so much fun. 

This year, I had Daniel Tiger and the Incredible Hulk. 

Little Miss J had so much fun with our neighbor girl, Karly, that she barely even noticed we were there. Karly was so sweet taking her around trick or treating and making sure she didn't stray too far.

J2 insisted on being carried up to people's doorsteps, and once there wouldn't say trick or treat. He did, however, say thank you when he was given candy. Small victory. After about three houses, he was content to sit in the wagon and play with glow sticks. He got quite the neighborhood tour that night. 

He probably would have been happier at home with Halmoni and Harabogee handing out candy. Because this is what happened when we left their house ... the kid loves his grandma and grandpa.

Little Miss J got so much candy, she dumped her bag twice during our tour. This year, inspired by Nikki, we instituted the great candy trade. Little Miss J filled a snack sized bag with her favorites in exchange for a new toy and we donated the rest of the candy to my office.

Halloween is over and this supermom is on to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thank you for another wonderful Halloween, East Sac and G Street!