My sister just left yesterday after her annual trip to see us for Poppy's birthday. It's a very convenient time for her to come, because it's just before Halloween, and my sister loves Halloween.
She always brings some decorations with her and helps the children put them up.
These lights are little bats and ghosts.
Ghost light close-up.
She also always helps them with their costumes.
I am not a good costume person, so her help is much appreciated. This year, she helped one son sew a robe so he can be an Arab.
It turned out very well, especially considering he started with just a torn sheet. Still to come: A traditional sword (made from cardboard, thankfully).
I appreciate the spirit she brings to the house for Halloween because, while I have many good qualities, I cannot count enthusiasm for decorations and costumes among them.
How about you? Are you a decorating-for-holidays sort of person, or nah?
Nicely played, sister.
ReplyDeleteI concede that I have zero enthusiasm for Halloween. Perhaps less than zero. But I live that position in isolation, so here we are.
I decorate a little- I like Halloween because low key works. I too have a sister who brings Halloween decorations, so I have a stash in the basement. I probably won't decorate this year due to life, but we will carve pumpkins. If I Remember to get some....
ReplyDeleteI did help son with costume of a minecraft character- he designered it and did most of the work. I helped cut out the cardboard. He looks great. I think he's the only one of my kids to go trick or treating g this year..
Mbmom11 I relate to your comment on the life factor these days. We finally got to where my son was having full meltdowns at doing any school work at home or at school so he is now on a low dose to help the attention span….no idea if it will help at school since we are going on day three of being home due to a cough and low grade fever in the evenings. He came back with it after camping. But, he has no problems doing the review work with me since he is home (and not resting 🤦♀️). He is actually saying he is proud of himself when he finishes something.
DeleteI hope it gets better for him!
DeleteSome years we don't even carve pumpkins. About the only thing I consistently do is take the kids trick-or-treating, because that is actually fun and the elderly people who give out the candy in the village love seeing them.
DeleteNah.
ReplyDeleteI'm w/ Gemma's person. It's a no.
ReplyDeleteLinda
I have absolutely no interest in celebrating Halloween. It seems to get bigger every year in the UK, but it holds no fascination for me.
ReplyDeleteWith the current cost of living squeeze on us all here I find it amazing at how much money is wasted on tatt. But I am probably in the minority here.
I prefer to save my pennies and have a better Christmas.
Every holiday is getting bigger. And the seasons for every one are getting longer. It's annoying. Also, I have never heard the word "tatt," but I love it. :-)
DeleteHalloween leaves me cold and always has, so I just put out a few things to make the kids happy.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous: So sorry to hear that your son has been having a rough time at school. I hope you find something that works for him. It's hard for everyone when a child is so miserable.
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