Ghosts, Goblins, Superman and Dragons

Despite Halloween falling on a Sunday this year with work and school waiting for us early the next morning, I think we maximized our spooky night festivities. The past several Halloweens have been a mystery for me because we go through the obligatory preparation (costumes, trick or treat bag, dressing up, meeting at Grandma's) and we embark on our hour to an hour and a half trick or treat adventure.  We finish the night with a giant bag of really good candy that Dominick never eats.  Dominick has never been a candy eater, at least not in the first 10 years of his life.  We trick or treat for the sake of trick or treating.  It is fun to dress up and walk around asking for stuff and watching people give it to you because socially they have no choice.  It's a fun evening, I love how much Dominick enjoys it and love even more that he has never had a cavity.  This year's routine was not any different than years past except now we have a VERY mobile toddler added to the equation.  As usual we had pizza at Grandma's, helped the boys with their costumes and with trick or treat bags, light sticks and strollers in tow we set off.  Our little people trick or treat crew consisted of a 10 year old (Dominick), 7 year old (Ashton), 2 1/2 year old (Aryanna) and two 19 month olds (Simon and Brooklyn).  The five of them were accompanied by 9 adults.  Dominick and Ashton are old pros so other than the standard "don't walk through the grass", "don't forget to say thank you" and "look for steps" we let them loose but kept a close eye on them.  The littler ones still needed coaxing, handholding and doting parents right next to them so we could hear all the "look how adorable", "very cute", "two pieces for you for being so cute".  Of the group of five little ones wondering around I think it is safe to say that Simon owned the night.  After the second house he had the drill down pat.  Knocking on doors, saying trick or treat, grabbing candy out of the bowl, walking in houses and saying thank you, Simon was the trick or treating king.  Nothing scared him and the dark did not intimidate him. The stroller was just for show and was utitlized very little.  We did have one incident that involved a steep driveway and ended with a big bump on the forehead but other than that the night was a success.  Dominick and Simon made out like bandits and they were both so adorable in their costumes.  Simon did eat more candy than Dominick did or has.  I have since disposed of all the Halloween loot. Can't wait to see what next year brings.