Happy Halloween

Ok, am I a bad mom?  Is it wrong to take slight advantage of my bald head right now playing Halloween tricks on Cody?  I have to admit it.  I've been scaring him a little but isn't it TIS THE SEASON?  He hasn't had any nightmares and actually thinks it funny afterward.  I know, it's wrong but it's fun.  We went trick o treating and there were a ton of parents handing out candy in scary costumes trying to scare the kids.  I wasn't wearing a costume and I'm not targeting any other kids just mine.  I use my bald head, widen my eyes, hide, and jump out saying BOO!  Ok, I might have said his name in a scary tone too but it's all fun and games.  Right?

I took him to Party City to pick out a costume a few weeks ago.  I really didn't know what he wanted to be.  He mentioned that he wanted to be a skeleton but didn't really say anything else.  So when we got to the store they had an entire wall of pictures of costumes.  Cody briefly looked at the pictures and all of the sudden he got really excited and yelled out the PACKAGE MAN!!!  I said what?  The PACKAGE MAN mommy.  I want to be the package man.  I looked over and he was pointing to the UPS man.  The UPS man?  Really?  That's what you want to be?  I must admit, I was a bit shocked.  I thought if anything he'd pick the police officer cause he always says hi to them when we are at a function or event.  In fact one time he made one hold him and wouldn't let the officer put him down.  Come on Cody, let's go before he issues us a ticket for annoyance.  Ha-ha!  So, the UPS man it is.  And you know what?  He rocked that outfit.  He was so happy to run to our front door in his costume, ringing the doorbell, dropping off the package and running from the door. 

So tonight when we went trick or treating, Cody went from door to door and almost everyone asked him when are they getting their package. By the 3rd time, he answered all others with a sigh and said TOMORROW!  It was so cute.  This is our first Halloween in Ashburn.  Our neighborhood is awesome.  There were kids everywhere trick or treating.  It was awesome!!  Tons of houses were decorated and everyone was having such a good time.  I wish mom and Wendy could have been here to see it.  But since I have Chemo tomorrow, Ken's mom and dad were here.  Ken's dad said we must of had 100 kids come to the door as he handed out all the candy.  Ken, Eleanor and I took Cody out.  He was so polite, only taking 1 piece and saying trick or treat. 

Happy Halloween!