Halloween Burnout

I was never really one to love Halloween post-trick-or-treating days, but since I've had kids I've really enjoyed it. We had a potluck party at our house last year that was a total blast and we plan to continue it as a tradition. Each year though, it seems that another event is added and after only one event this year, I'm already wiped! I'm considering removing two events from our schedule just so that when our potluck party arrives, I won't be hating every three-foot-tall child in a costume.

Anyway, today the play group at church had a little gathering. It was really fun but today it seemed like the costume was exhausting - the dressing up, the keeping track of accessories (in this case, hat and broom), the making sure that food is not spilled on the costume, etc. And in case you weren't totally convinced what a whiner I'm being - I only had Marissa today. I wasn't chasing Dylan around because he had a dr. apt. that Philip took him to.

The kids got to color Halloween pages, decorate cookies, have lunch and trick or treat in the front yard. It was a big success and we had a good turnout. The big church party is on Saturday (still undecided about attending) and a boy in Marissa's class is having a party on Saturday as well. If Philip was in town we'd probably attend at least one.

I'm so looking forward to our party on Tuesday and hope to get some great pics. Here are a few from today.


Me and my cute witch...Decorating cookies



Embellishing treat bags... all the kiddos getting ready for more junk food!