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November 03, 2007
Costumes and Pretend Make Great Fun for All
Halloween did not go by unnoticed at my house. Cowboys, Supermen and women, princesses, angels and devils appeared on my doorstep in a steady stream. Four-hundred and forty nine of them showed up between the hours of 6:00 and 8:30. I know because I keep count with slash marks on a piece of paper by the door.
When I lived in the country I saw nary a one of these costumed creatures. Now on October 31 I don’t sit down very often during the evening. I either stand by the door shelling out handfuls of candy, mark on my counter how many more have rung the bell, or run into the kitchen to open the next bag and dump it in the bowl before the doorbell rings again.
Some of the most interesting folks show up during this parade. A Superman of about three feet in height with the biggest blue muscled chest I’ve ever seen caught my attention. Identical twin boys in camouflage outfits probably couldn’t hide well from their mother, but they could sure confuse someone as to which was which. A four foot tall pirate made ready for land-lubbers to walk the plank.
One of my last visitors came as a beautiful angel complete with wings and halo. I have watched this child grow up. One of my nicest treats on Halloween is the visit from her and her mom. This visit has become a tradition, one I look forward to. She hands out the last of my candy and tallies the numbers of Trick or Treators while her mom and I catch up.
What fun for angels, Supermen and pirates to be angels, supermen, and pirates even for one night a year.
Posted by Dr Joni at November 3, 2007 11:03 AM