We don't celebrate Halloween. In fact, I really don't even know what the meaning behind the day is and I'm not sure I fancy strangers giving my kids lollies, but children love to dress up and some mother's like to go a little crazy dressing their kids in cute costumes just because they can. Or is it just me??? See exhibit A and B below.
I've always wanted to try my hand at face painting so this afternoon we made an impromptu trip to the shops to buy some face paints and a few little props so that I could turn Ella into a witch/goblin. As I was buckling her into her car seat and explained what we were going to do, I told her it was all in the name of Halloween and that children dress up on this day and knock on people's doors and get lollies. Her face beamed "Ooh, I love lollies mama. That's my favourite." she exclaimed.
Thankfully when we got home she forgot all about the lollies and was more interested in becoming a witch. She flew around the lounge room on a makeshift broom and cackled loudly as all good witches do. Despite the fact that we don't celebrate Halloween I bought a packet of chocolates to give to any kids who knocked on our door because I don't like disappointing children and also don't like the thought of some brat doing something to my car when I tell them I have no treats for them, but it's 9.30pm and there hasn't been a single knock. I guess other people don't like the thought of strangers giving their kids lollies either.
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