I survived trick or treating and a day out with the kids, and actually even had a good time. Last night, we went trick or treating with another child and her mom. We did some houses in our neighborhood and then went to some of this other mom's friends houses and her parents' house in another neighborhood. The kids had a blast, especially riding in the car watching "High School Musical 2." Marcie sang every song -- so cute! I had bought them these fifty cents bags for their candy and by the time we were finished, their bags were slightly less than half full of candy. They also received a sticker/coloring book and some other non-candy treats. They really thought they had hit the jackpot. They did look really cute. Kyle ended up being Bob the Builder instead of spiderman.
Then, today, I decided to take them to see "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" a little on the spur-of-the-moment. Around 10:50AM, I decided we would see the 11:40AM movie thinking I could get home at a reasonable time to get somethings done around the house. NOT! I let the kids get popcorn and drinks and bought a drink for me (I knew they wouldn't finish their popcorn, so I waited and ate what was left) and we sat down as the previews were playing. Not even 15 minutes into the show, Kyle and Charlie had to go to the bathroom. Halfway through the show, Marcie had to go and then when we got back, Charlie fell asleep (trick or treating takes a lot of energy, you know). Charlie slept through the rest of the movie only once waking up to say that the movie was too loud. Kyle was ready to go about three quarters of the way through, but held it together. All in all, they were really well behaved and I enjoyed the movie. Then, we got lunch and walked around the mall. I took them into Payless to look for the Diego shoes that Kyle wanted (he has outgrown the ones he has been wearing). About an hour later and many shoes tried on, we left with "Cars" shoes for Kyle and a pair of Mary Jane's for Joanna. I let Marcie try on some Hannah Montana shoes and told her we could put them on her Christmas list along with the size so that Santa could leave her the correct ones. I ended up bribing her by agreeing to buy her a "High School Musical" purse if she would just try on some saddle shoes. Crazy, I know, but I thought they would be so cute. She cooperated so that she could get the purse, but she clearly hated every minute of it. I'm going to have to try reverse psychology and forbid her to try on the shoes I like....then, maybe she'll like them. After that, we headed to Wal-Mart so that I could buy the pigs in a blanket that Marcie likes and also get Charlie some new jeans. This past winter (late winter), I had to buy Charlie size 7 jeans (he started the school year in a 6) and he really only wore them a few months before he only needed to wear shorts. This past week, I noticed that his jeans seemed a little small and it finally occured to me that he was constantly getting "wedgies" because his pants were too small. So, we bought a few pair of size 8 pants, different styles. Got them home and one pair doesn't fit -- I'll have to get 10s! Anyway, the kids really did quite well. They were a bit whiny and restless by the time we left Wal-Mart and through the early evening. We got home just after 5 PM. They had a burst of energy after dinner and Marcie and Charlie both cleaned their rooms. Marcie really cleaned up -- putting a lot of things in her closet (don't open the door, though!) and Charlie stacked things on the toy box. Oh, well -- at least I can walk in there! Joanna got punished for lying and Kyle for not listening...then, it was bath and bedtime for everyone. Hooray!
OMG -- I've been running into the living room from time to time to watch Saturday Night Live and they just did a take-off on High School Musical. They called it "Night School Musical: Senior Year Equivalent." Really funny. I've actually enjoyed watching SNL these last few weeks. The satire on the election has been hilarious. I think that is the one (and only thing) I'll miss when the election is over. I've been totally amazed at how well Tina Fey imitates Sarah Palin -- she has the mannerisms and voice inflections just about flawless. I've only been watching the beginning of SNL and then going to bed because I have to get up early for church, but tonight decided to watch the whole thing since we get to turn the clocks back. So, no extra hour of sleep for me, but it's worth it.
Oh, one more thing....we have a new record in this household....Charlie has now made it through the first October in his lifetime without an asthma flare!!! Praise the Lord!!! Some of you who know what Charlie goes through every winter will understand just how miraculous this is. He even has a cold, and still no spasmodic coughing or wheezing. I could get used to this!
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