halloween

They were a motley crew, my children.

Liam, an evil scarecrow. We found some overalls at the Goodwill, and used rafia for the straw so it wouldn't be itchy.

Milo, a white ninja. Enough said.

Lucy, a ladybug. I had a lion costume for her, a hand-me-down from her friend Jun. But she insisted on being a ladybug and another friend came to our rescue the day before Halloween with a costume from last year. Lucy got to be her ladybug and she loved it.

Lucy also loved trick or treating. She was less interested in the candy than in walking right on into people's houses when they opened the door for her.

The boys complained about Halloween being on a school night - and I agree. I have a feeling that 25 fourth or fifth graders with sugar hangovers aren't exactly productive students the day after Halloween!