Trick or Treating

Child maturity can be seen in many different areas of a kids life.  Do they help out more? Do they go potty on their own?  Are they kind to their siblings?  However I like to measure it year by year by seeing how long my kids will keep on a Halloween costume.  For some reason, they are born terrified of big, fuzzy outfits that are supposed to make them look adorable to the general public, even while screaming.  Maybe they are worried that if they wear it long enough, just like picking your nose, it will become permanent. 

So this year was a major step in the Mitchell house.  They are practically ready for college now with how long those costumes stayed on.  Jack stayed in character as Winnie the Pooh for a good walk around the block, and Charlie lasted about half that time with the Tigger head still in place.  But I blame that on a size issue rather than a willingness to participate factor... since the costumes were re-used from last year.  We can only expect so much from them if we aren't willing to shell out the dough needed to get a costume that actually fits.

It could also have helped that we were joined by some great friends for our Trick-or Treating, since peer pressure always helps in situations like this.  Plus, they tend to think my friend, "Miss Sarah" takes the cake on mom's everywhere... and would do anything to make her smile: including keeping on a costume.

Needless to say, we are stocked full of candy now, much to my midsections disappointment.  Good thing long sweaters and leggings are in style this year, so I have extra time to try to fit back into my regular jeans.

Here are some pictures of our crew.  The Queen, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too, a 50's girl, and a Hunter.