Smarties and Duds...

Last year was the first year Sekani trick-o-treated and I got away with calling the candy pieces, "counters." We simply opened the candy, counted them, then made a candy sculpture. At 4.5, I didn't think that plan would fly again, but as Halloween approached he mentioned that he was going to make a train with his sugar bounty. Sweet!!! Upon our return from the streets, he was allowed to eat 2 pieces (he chose Smarties and Milk Duds) and then he went to town and created a park with gumball baths, Almond Joy cars, and licorice swings. I think this tradition is a keeper.

A Happy Halloween...

To my surprise, October 31st unfolded as a really nice day. ("Nice" at this point in life means relaxing and without hurry or fuss.) Sekani woke up and proclaimed that he wanted to go to a museum. Mo and I looked at each other and agreed that it was a perfect day to visit King Tutenkamen at the DeYoung. So, Sekani jumped into his Sonic X superhero costume, I loaded the car with our laundry, and we were off to our ancient Egyptian adventure. Following the museum we hung out at the laundromat, and grabbed a bite to eat at the Beach Chalet overlooking Ocean Beach. Before we knew it, the clock struck and it was time to meet up with friends and trick-o-treat on Fair Oaks. On our way back to our car, Sekani sang and we smiled recognizing that it was truly a happy Halloween.