My dad’s two brothers (also known as my uncles) both live in the Washington D.C. area. We (my folks, Ben and I) have been trying to find a time to get out there to visit this year. Since this summer was clearly a no go (I barely had time to get to the grocery store let alone the east coast) we decided to go out there this fall, during a time when Ben has a couple days off school. Just so happens that time is October 29th – November 1st. For those of you who are Calendar Challenged, this means we will be in Washington over Halloween.
Anyone who is reading this and has known me for more than three minutes might say, “OH NO BECKY! What will you do? No one loves Halloween more than you!!” At first I felt the same way but once that feeling pasted I realized, Sweet Halloween Heavens above, I’m FREE!
Yes, I do love Halloween but I had no idea how strong this upcoming holiday’s shackles were on me until I didn’t have to worry about it. Normally I’m a nut job. Ben’s costume has to be perfect, MY costume has to be perfect. I bug my friends for months on end, “What are we doing for Halloween? What are we going to be? Where are we going? Huh huh huh?” To which they reply, “Um, can we just get past the 4th of July and then maybe talk about it?”
But now? Now that I won’t even be around for All Hallows Eve? Now I walk by pumpkins for sale and instead of going into a cold sweat thinking, “WHERE AND WHEN WILL WE GET THE BEST PUMPKIN ON EARTH and SO HELP ME WHAT WILL I CARVE THIS YEAR?!?!” I look at them and smile and say, “Hi pretty pumpkins ” and move on.
At Target, instead of ogling over costumes and decorations, I just head straight for the toilet bowl cleaner (I like to keep a clean bowl) without batting an eye.
My only true concern is what the Obama’s will be giving out as candy. I can totally see Barack as a full-sized candy bar guy. And the good ones too. Although I can also see Michelle pushing him aside and giving out organic fruit leather that she made from her White House garden. I’ll guess we’ll find out when we pick up Sasha and Melia for tricker-treating.
Regardless I can’t tell you how freeing this is! It’s AMAZING and quite heavenly! Makes me wonder what Christmas in Boca would be like. Any takers?
I balance you out. I absolutely HATE Halloween. I hate costumes. I hate scary. I hate, hate, hate it. Glad you feel free. Just remember, turn off your porch light before you leave the house.
girl, you make me giggle. usually i’m right there with you for this, my favorite of holidays. but this year… facebook quizes have taken care of my quest for a costume (i even got a dress for a great deal!). as for what to do… i don’t know. my usual halloween haunt won’t be the same and i have no date, no plans, nothing. it may just be taking the monkey trick-or treating and tv for the rest of the night. *shrug*
Susan, you are the Ying to my Yang.
Zeg, I wish I would be in town so we could party together. Oh wait… no I don’t! Otherwise the whole point of my post is mute.
WHAT!!!! You won’t even be in town to celebrate our Anniversary???? You would have just worn the black top, blue jeans and devil horns. I didn’t know if it was Halloween or just a Casual Friday. You will be missed this year. Is it just you in DC or are you taking the flying monkeys with you???
It’s a wonder I don’t go out with you on Halloween Joseph. Or should I say “Halloween Police”!?!?
Next year daaarling.
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