Sugar High

Halloween isn’t a big deal here. There are hardly any children walking the streets and it’s not very common for people to give out candy. I am a sucker for celebrations though.

Last year we lived in a small army community that hosted a Halloween trail. My son was two at the time and very shy – it was a very isolating town and I think it hindered his social skills a lot. We walked down to the green belt of trees behind the housing area as a family. Holding one of his hands each. By the end of the trail, he was in tears.

This year we live in a new town and went to a ‘light party’ that the local church held. It was spectacular. There were at least eight bouncy castles, games, a photo booth, pizza, and a maze. My son eager to do everything. He ran around and all of a sudden isn’t so shy. This town has changed us.

We are different.

We are ending our night watching The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina – giddy with the last of our sugar high.