The other day, my husband and I were driving around Olathe. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the cutest thing. A mother was walking her son or daughter down the front stairs. Of course, I couldn't see if it was a boy or girl because this kid had on a halloween costume. Not a cowboy or a witch...but an elephant! The hood of the costume (which acted as the elephant's head, ears and trunk) consumed this child's entire head...and it must have been difficult to walk in this costume because he/she had to walk down the stairs sideways!!!! Watching this made my day...

I remember how fun it was to go trick-or-treating with my parents. I wonder if I can remember all the characters I've been over the years? There was Wonder Woman in kindergarten. Then a princess...a witch...a clown...bugs bunny...and how can I forget being a green M&M?!? My mom worked so hard on that costume. She did a wonderful job.

We had to wait until the sun set before we could start...which was usually around 5PM back in my day. This year, we don't flip the clocks back until next Saturday. So, kids this year will have to wait until after 6 before it gets dark. Shoot - that takes an hour away! This year Halloween falls on a Wednesday, which means the kids have to be in bed early for school the next day.

At least the weather will cooperate with us this year. A cold front is expected to move through during the late morning/early afternoon hours. There's a slight chance of a stray sprinkle...but all chances for rain will die by the time the trick-or-treating begins! Enjoy the evening, cherish the memories and bring me back a little candy, okay?