Yesterday I was reminiscing Dad being alive and traditions that my family had. One such tradition was that of Halloween! :) on Halloween we didn't go Trick-or-Treating, or dress up. We would close up the house, turn out all the lights except the kitchen light and make it look like we weren't home so the Trick-or-Treater would stay away. Ha! Dinner would be super normal and then we'd get the dishes done so the fun could begin. Ma would make homemade doughnuts and hot apple cider! Mmmm! So tasty and warm! As we ate and drank our share we sat around the kitchen telling jokes, funny stories, and sometimes pull out the card games. I have very fond memories of Halloween. I miss those cozy nights with the fam.
I guess that was Ma&Dad's idea of keeping the kids safe and making the night special so when our friends talked about Halloween we didn't feel left out. It was great idea and I sure enjoyed it!
I was feeling all sorry for myself because I don't have any fun Halloween party to go to this year, nor do I have any fun tradition of my own. But I guess it goes without saying that when we grow up and move out on our own we have to create "new normal's". So now that I'm an adult what is my new normal for Halloween? Well... here's something that I guess for me is a new tradition, at my job they let us dress up! :) Every year excepting one I have dressed up as a princess. Every year I freeze on my way out to my car just so I can have a little fun! I enjoy going around telling everyone "I'm a princess!" and seeing the different characters that show up to work every year! This year is no exception to the rule, in a few hours I will dawn an old brides maids dress and crystal necklace as a crown and freeze on my way to work smiling at my girlishness and enjoy the day!
