As i mentioned earlier we were having a Family Halloween Party this year instead of trick or treating. In total we had 6 kids and their parents attend the appetizer buffet, and kids free play. It worked out well people stopped in while they were on there trick or treating routes, had a bite to eat and let the kids wear off some energy before heading out again or going home. We dressed up in our costumes (minus William who refused to put on his, most likely due to a major distraction that is discussed in more detail later), and enjoyed the HALLOWEEN SPIRIT!
(SIDE NOTE- Clay is Suppose to be BABY JAGUAR from GO-DIEGO-GO, I have no pictures of me as ALICIA Diego's Sister, and as mentioned William refused to wear his costume on Halloween)
Earlier that day Clayton and I decorated the outside path and with our limited resources and time I think we did a really good job!
For next year Clayton already has many gruesome Ideas to decorate outside!
Now the TALE of the Torture and Screaming.
As may of you know I love hosting party's and organizing events! My wonderful husband does a good job of helping me prep, set up and host the evening, My son still oblivious to his mothers joy of entertaining has not learnt the joy of hosting, yet. And unfortunately at this Halloween party the screaming and torture was supplied on behalf of William.
I was partly to blame. Balloon's were my first mistake.
(SIDE NOTE=My son is a balloon enthusiast. If there is a Balloon in a 5 mile radius he will hunt it down and secure it for himself.) I went to our local dollar store and purchased 12 balloons. Because I thought it would be FUN!!! Well the instant William saw these balloons he was on a mission to have them for his very own. And once the balloons started leaving (with each child) the temper started brewing!
My second mistake was not force feeding some REAL food in to my toddler. Candy, chips and juice does not sustain an active toddler (who once distracted by the all mighty balloon) refuses to eat.
Thirdly, In my hostess exuberance I did not take an active approach to mediating my son's behaviour, and "laughed" at his inappropriate behavior, suggesting my husband deal with it. Hindsight 20/20!
All though Halloween 2010 was full off scariness, I must look at the positive side, at least our decorations looked cool!
(A couple of the Kids that attended- I didn't get pictures of everyone unfortunately)
The Balloon Aftermath, MORNING AFTER! As you can see we didn't learn anything!
NO WAY DAD!!!
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