Halloween Time
Just as we got back from Italy, it was time for Halloween! Fortunately we got Keegan his outfit before leaving, so we did not have to rush at the last minute. And with Halloween displays popping up in August, is really not that difficult. I could have bought Christmas decorations as well at the same time if I wanted to, but that is a different story.
We tried to explain him the whole candy business, but I am not sure he really got it. Fortunately he does not eat candies at this point, so for him candy is more of a fun little thing to play with. We had a couple of Halloween festivities to show his his adorable monkey outfit.
First off, his daycare had a Halloween Carnival on Thursday night. We prepared him for the excitement the whole week, and by the time Thursday came around he know that when is “dak outside…mankeey” (translation: when it gets dark outside, he gets to wear his monkey outfit). We all headed to school, and he actually enjoyed wearing his suit: he even kept his hood on for most of the time.
my little monkey in front of the school
The school was a mad house, with kids everywhere, and lots of games going on. His room was the most popular one because it had coloring stations and stickers galore. I have never seen so many little kids in one room. It took Keegan a good 10 minutes to get acclimated: he was just staying in one corner, watching carefully what was happening.
Keegan really got into the part…at least he did not threw feces around
MacKenzie was wearing an adorable Chargers girl outfit, and seeing her, helped him feel more comfortable. She is very social and determined, just as he is shy and determined. It is fun to see them playing together and battle it out.
He played outside in the big play-house, climbed up and down stairs, and played with stickers, while mom and dad were happily snapping pictures and socializing with the other parents.
you look like a monkey…
He also got more familiar with his soon-to-be new teacher, Ms Ivette.
They sent us packing in about an hour, and we headed home to get some dinner and some rest from all the excitement.
The next morning, Keegan’s daycare organized a trick or treat session with the neighborhood stores. Unfortunately we were not able to go, but he got to wear his outfit again for the Halloween lunch and party. He seemed he enjoyed it a bit…I know he loved the Halloween cookies, since his face was all green from the froating when I picked him up.
On the actual Halloween day, we took it easy. Since it was Saturday, we did not really want to fight our way through the crowds at any amusement parks, so we just played around the house and yard. As the sun went down — “dak outside” — it was time, once again, to don our costume and hit the neighbors for some candy. Just like last year, I wore the same Halloween outfit: the sleep-deprived, overworked mom. Hey, at least I wore orange and black!
And Just like last year, we went with Keegan’s little buddy Jada, who lives two doors down. Check out how much they have grown since last year!
Halloween 2009: Jada and Keegan
Halloween 2008: Jada and Keegan
We only went to a few houses, and while Keegan had learned to say something close to “trick or treat” he did not wan to knock on doors…he did not have any problems accepting candies, though, or running around checking all the fun lights and decorations.
any more houses we can hit?
When we got home he had quite a booty in his bucket…and we added to it all our leftover candies.We always ended up with way more candies we can possibly eat. Fortunately I can bring them at work, where they disappear in a few hours. Keegan definitely had more fun playing with the candy, putting the pieces in and out of various containers, than actually collecting them (or eating them).
check out all my booty (literally)
And no, he did not eat any. Again, he fortunately does not really know what they are, and what is missing, so we decided not to start him on it. I am sure he will learn soon enough, but if we can postpone the inevitable for a few more months…why not?
So, it was a very good Halloween. Keegan still mentions his costume, but he also adds, making a knocking noise, “…no trick or treat”: I guess he just does not like to talk to strangers…hopefully, just like not eating candy, this will be a trend that will last.
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