We had a great time at trunk or treat at school. We got to try out the clone trooper costumes and a pretty cute little Princess Leia. Anne went as herself for tonight and really enjoyed the candy! It was so wonderful for all of us to walk around together and enjoy each other's company and saying hi to friends. What a great time. The kids had a lot of fun and got a hefty supply of pre-Halloween candy.
And then there's Jacob. You know, he's a happy little guy with some traits that I just love. He knows what he wants, and anymore, if he's offered something he doesn't want or doesn't like, he's just fine - he doesn't usually want something else, or complain that he missed out, he's just fine. This is very frequently the case with candy or desserts - he has his few favorites, and beyond that, he'll just say, "No thanks." Such was the case tonight - he would trick or treat, but then if he saw a kind of candy that he didn't like, he'd just walk away. We figured we should have him just accept graciously and we could work out the details later. Just thought we'd avoid the big walk away & not accepting. He didn't mean anything by it, he simply wasn't interested. He was then ready to just give away the stuff he didn't like. I encouraged him to at least try & trade his brothers or something (they all got plenty - didn't figure they all needed donations). And furthermore, due to his selective nature, he didn't have nearly as much candy as everyone else. And did he mind? Not one bit. He is such a happy and content guy.
And then the other thing I'll remember from tonight. At first, Nathaniel was a bit bashful about getting started with the trick or treating. Well, one of the first cars was giving out huge pixy sticks and long rope licorice. Nathaniel didn't get up to get one by his choice. By the end of the evening, he was ready to go back by there. We did, but they were all out. He actually didn't complain. Leyton then asked why he needed one, "Did he not get one earlier?" I told Leyton he didn't. Then Leyton said, "I'll share some of mine." Thanks, sweetheart!
So as I walked around, I noticed so many families we know and saw many kids enjoying the night. And afterwards, on the way home, and when we read stories and got ready for bed, I took a step back to relish the day. Patrick & I often discuss how our life is always dynamic, that we really don't have a status quo. I was laying by the kids and I thought, you know, maybe it's changing and maybe we're busy, but I also know that I wouldn't trade it for anything. This is my life and I want to appreciate and enjoy it with all of its busy-ness. I thought about it a bit, too, after the school event - I know things will continue to change, but I don't want that to happen too quickly - I loved that we were all there together, that the kids wanted to stay together and we could all do this as a family activity. Someday, I know, they'll want to go with their friends and I know that's to be expected, but I'm definitely not in a hurry. They're just too much fun.
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