The day of ridiculous costumes and candy overwhelm me

Ugh. I was glad that I wasn't working when this week came upon on us. The frantic hollering about costumes and of course it had to be Spirit week for two of our kids at school = more costumes to gather up. I was determined not to buy a whole bunch of things because seriously, for some of our kids this day is the only day they will dress up. I'm not spending $30 on a one-day outfit. I managed to find a great bargain for Throw back Thursday; a gaudy 70's outfit and a very cute 20's outfit.

Well, it worked out pretty well. No theme like last year, but some pretty stellar costumes. A pumpkin that was free, a Lalaloopsy doll which meant a purchase of a fabulous pink wig and some sewing alterations to a dress we already had. Cruela de Vil, which required me to hone my sewing skills, for which I was very proud. And lastly a Star Wars Storm Trooper. Cheap costume and a borrowed helmet.

This year the older two went with friends and their parents, which gave me some heart palpitations. How is that they are old enough for this?! I trekked around the block with the younger two and met a lovely gal from a few blocks away.

And then home we went with bags and bags of candy. It has been an awful week for me as I pass buckets of candy, dipping in my hands casually to get a small packet of chocolate, over and over and over again......