Halloween

Halloween, the most hyped-up night of all, was finally here.  This morning Tes got dressed in her first costume of the day, and I took the kids to school.  I returned this afternoon to pick them up, second costumes in the car, and we headed to meet Nick for trick-or-treating.  Tessie was beyond excited, which I expected, since it is her “favorite day of all.”  Christian was tired and cranky, and fell asleep in the car.  I wanted him to have fun too, but it was looking like a long shot.  We got to the shop to meet Nick, and Christian was still sleeping.  I facilitated Tessie’s costume change, from Cat to Mermaid.  When she was pink, sparkly, and ready to go, Christian woke up.  I got him into his Mr. Incredible costume, and he stayed stoic the whole time. 

Our first stop was Nick’s dad’s house.  Tessie put on a great show, twirling and posing for photos, and reciting “Trick-or-treat!” like a pro.  Christian was silent.  He didn’t cry or complain, but he didn’t come close to uttering an enthusiastic word.  He kept the straight face at the next stop, Nick’s mom’s house.  By this time it was bordering on comical.  He was wearing his hero mask, clutching his treat bucket, and staring at everyone with the most serious face any super hero has ever worn. 

Christian might not have the same love for Halloween that his sister does, but he didn’t fuss or whine either.  But I think, under that stony exterior, he really was having a good time.  Maybe he was taking his job of Mr. Incredible seriously, we all do need protection after all.  As we were driving through town, and the light was getting lower, Tessie said she was a little afraid of the scary people walking around.  I told her not to worry, we had a super hero in the car.  She looked over at her brother and asked if he would protect her.  He looked back at her, still very serious, and said “Yes Tessie.”  I have to say, that was the most beautiful Halloween moment I have ever had.