Halloween Schmalloween.

Jake was a bandit.. he decided last minute he didn't want to trick or treat. Well, he says he had been thinking about it for a week, but who knew. I thought he was hungry. I thought he was frustrated from some wardrobe malfunctions. I told him he had to go, and that he would regret not doing it. I was wrong. I dragged him out.. he didn't want to participate and the night ended VERY early. Sometimes kids get the "dont want to's" and need a little push to get them outside of their comfort zone. At least that's what we think we are supposed to do... or when it comes to something like this, do we just respect the fact that they don't want do it and let the consequences fall where they may? Once we got out, I let him wrap up quickly and Halloween was over in an instant. He went to only one door.. didn't take his bag, instead he grumpily stuffed a few candy bars into his pockets. That's it.. that's all the candy he got. He said Halloween is a 'humiliation.' Wow, strong words. It may just be him getting older and not liking the attention. Anyway, he has already decided he is NEVER trick or treating again. Sad. I mean, who knows what next year will bring, but wow.. it makes you think, you just never know when their 'last' is.. sigh.

Today, I am thankful for: weekends. I'm exhausted.