Wow it is different to have little girls than it has been to have little (and now big) boys. This year I had the pleasure of hosting little Maya, newly 4, for Halloween. While the boys were seeking the scariest possible costumes, Maya in contrast wanted to look as “beautiful” as possible. She was horrified at the idea that I would wear a witch hat and a green ugly mask—”but you should look beautiful Karen!” It was a chilly night but initially she insisted on going out sans sweater, and wearing matching HEELS for her Belle costume. So I spent about 45 minutes holding her hand, trekking up and down our street, while she click-click-clicked beside me. It was hilarious. The neighbors probably thought I was a crazed mother letting “my” tiny child waddle around in heels. We came in, changed into slightly warmer gear, and went out for another half hour before she decided she’d gotten enough loot and was ready to hand out candy back at the house. Despite her youth, she saw fit to order a bunch of 12 year olds around about how they should trade their candy. It was a riot of an evening, and I would gladly do it again!
Here’s Maya in her glory (note shoes, scepter, matching princess pumpkin, and TIARA!
The princess braving the “graveyard” and ghouls in front of my house.
Some of her “subjects”: Andy (pirate), Jamie (Skeleton), DinoCow, and Will (Mario)
Post-trick or treating: Maya bossing the 12 year olds.
Tristan had a sleepover at his buddy Michael’s and across a set of 5 boys, they got a haul of 29.5 pounds of candy in a wagon!
A good time was had by all.
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