Random Rantings

Gratitude.

I think gratitude can make for a better, happier life. So, I am taking the challenge: photograph and record one thing you are grateful for each day in November. Today I am grateful for these two cute, full little Halloween treat bags. I am grateful for what they represent: two happy little kiddos who don't have to wear itchy costumes for another year. A super fun holiday (and the stress associated with it) that was enjoyed by all, but is thankfully over!

Speaking of Halloween, check out the adorable lil' witches. They both complained no end about the costumes (Kam squirmed and fussed and refused to leave her hat on her head; Rylee almost didn't even WEAR her dress, even though she begged for it because the skirt has fiberoptic lights...), but they turned out pretty darn cute and had a BALL trick-or-treating in the end. This was the first year that we didn't have a trunk-or-treat at the school in our neighborhood, and I wasn't sure how they'd do with the whole trudging through the neighborhood begging for candy bit, but they both LOVED it. Kam thought it was hilarious to go bang on people's doors with her open little hand, and Rylee was so excited to see all of her little friends walking around in their costumes, and to check out everyone's spooky decorations. However, she wasn't extremely interested in actually going up to many doors. We seriously skipped at least half of the lit houses we passed... anyone else have this problem with their kiddos? They got a ton of candy, anyway, and I was just happy to be along for their little Halloween ride!