Halloween Fun! Sort of...

Most recently in therapy, I've been learning about some of the fun holidays kids my age get all excited about. Days like Easter, Christmas, and Halloween. I've got the academics of the those particular holidays down (as usual, I was quick to learn the differences between each holiday and how to recognize someone celebrating it), but having just come of age to really start enjoying these days, I haven't had much experience with any of them. First up on my To-Do list was Halloween.

Experience. If that was the thing I lacked for understanding this strange and unusual day, then I'm not sure I want much of it. In fact, I think I've had quite enough of it, which began with a trip to the Spirit Halloween store.

I figured, like any other day, this would be another trip to another store where I could wander, trying to find something I wanted to take with me to a better home. Then the doors opened on Spirit Halloween. It was dark, the entryway sealed off on both sides by enormous stone walls. There were great firey creatures on the walls, goblins and spooks and the scariest things I think I've ever seen. Eerie uninviting music played in the background. And after only two steps into the store, I ripped my hand from my Mama's and bolted out the doors and into the street, running in no particular direction, as long as it got me away from the store. Mama was quick on my heels, catching me before I ran out into the parking lot, but it took me a minute to calm down enough to realize Mama had no intention of taking me back into that evil place. Dada went back (crazy man) but Mama and I got in the van and watched some Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Dada wasn't in the store long and seemed rather disappointed.

So that was Thursday the 30th of October. Friday, the 31st and Halloween Night, would be the ultimate test. Mama and Dada had the night off, and this is how it went.

Therapy ended and mintues later, Mama and Dada were packing up the van. I knew we were off to someplace good, cause they packed food and my supplements. Then I saw my costume and I had a pretty good idea what was in store. I voiced my disapproval with a loud growl and then we were out the door and headed to the Jacob's homestead in Concord.

Within the hour, I was dressed and out the door in my Halloween costume. I was okay for the first house we visited, then the jig was up. Houses with lights and decorations were the worst. Mama did most of the work, to her credit, reciting the required 'Trick or Treat' for goodies at most of the doors we visited. I got out a couple 'trick or treats' and lots of 'bye byes', but for the most part, the only thing I liked about this holiday was the rain. It wasn't heavy rain, just enough to keep you aware of it. Halloween, so far, is not the holiday for me, but, of course, there are some pictures I thought you might enjoy...


We got things going pretty quick. No time to mess around when it's getting dark at 1830 hours. Rain wasn't much of a factor, present, but as you can see, I've got a covered spot on wheels near the front of the entourage. I'm followed closely by Grandma, Alice, Minnie, Wyatt Earp, a 50's version of my cousin Miranda, Aunt April, and a winged unicorn. Somewhere in the darkness beyond is my Dada and Uncle Jeremy.


So, at our first stop, a relatively undecorated spot with very friendly people, I got out of my chair for about 30 seconds, then tried climbing back in. The first few houses went pretty much the same, although I quickly decided I wanted to be walking rather than riding.


Here, Mama has me in arm and that was as close as I let her get to the house where we were. My cousins, as you can see, have no problems at all with this holiday. The one house I did let Mama take me up to the door was one I found particularly inviting, and went on inside to see their dog. Luckily, Mama and Uncle Jeremy knew the family very well.


Eventually, we made it to Great Grandma June's house where we stayed and played a bit. Grandma June read us a Halloween story and then I was ready to head out. Uncle Chris had asked us to stop by around 1930 hours, so he could snap some pictures of us in costume.


Well, that was Halloween. I was an astronaut, NASA endorsed, and I can only hope Christmas is a more tolerable holiday. But, one thing I can get excited about is it means a visit from my two older brothers, Ethan and Caleb. Christmas is already looking a whole lot better.

Hunter out.