Halloween

The day began with brunch out and a visit to the pumpkin patch. We went on a hayride, picked our pumpkins in the mud and checked out the goats, sheep, ducks, rabbits and lamas. It was great fun for her but didn't like getting her feet dirty from the mud. What a princess!

Mya's first two Halloweens were lost on her. Last year, she was only a year old. But this year, she really began to 'get it'. After dinner with Auntie Tosa, Popo and Gong gong Wong, we began on our journey. Our little butterfly, traveled to a few houses in our neighbourhood, getting to know a few new neighbours. Mya was very good and said "trick or treat" when each door opened. Most said that she was so cute she should have more candy. A few times, she felt quite at home just walked inside peoples homes. She got a few "just take what you want", Mya took advantage and went for the handful. We were able to get her to take only 2 items. By the end she didn't want to come home - 'me no go home - not yet' was her direction. And when I say direction, I'm being generous. Quite often she is bosy at the best of times. But when challenged, she'll always throw in a Pweez?

When we got home, she of course wanted to partake in her loot. After thoroughly checking her haul, she was given a box of Smarties we purchased because I'm pararanoid. Mya rarely eats chocolate and very little sweets, so after her box of Smarties, she was thoroughly energized and didn't get to bed until after 10pm. Which is about 1 1/2 hours after her normal bedtime. Note to self: don't give her sugar right before bed.

Mya really enjoyed the whole Halloween ritual. Even the next day she asked if she could go trick or treating. This is ideal for her as she loves to be scared. Just ask Auntie Lori Wotton, who gave her a Halloween book last year that has a witch scream when you open it. Even when she was just a year old (though the book said for ages 3 +). I know for a fact that Mya will be asking soon when we can trick or treat. She had a great time.