Should we still go ToT?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Nope. Just someone who knows how to show a young toddler a good time without stuffing candy down their throats. DS had the time of his life at our neighborhood get-together and was very happy with homemade Halloween cookies and pumpkin bread. I'm sure in years to come he will demand the sugary processed stuff and he can have it then, in moderation. I'm just not going to introduce it to him when he's not even old enough to know what it is. And I'm not going to go around collecting candy from my neighbors for my DH and me to eat--I can buy my own candy, thank you. My kid just loves being out and about and seeing other kids--at this age he doesn't need Swedish fish and Tootsie pops. It defies me how anyone thinks this is weird.

Idea for next year -

You can show your kid a good time by dressing up as "a bump on the log" and your son can be the "party pooper". Maybe your husband can be a "buzz kill".

P.S. You and your son are not forced to eat every piece of candy. Take it to work the next day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Nope. Just someone who knows how to show a young toddler a good time without stuffing candy down their throats. DS had the time of his life at our neighborhood get-together and was very happy with homemade Halloween cookies and pumpkin bread. I'm sure in years to come he will demand the sugary processed stuff and he can have it then, in moderation. I'm just not going to introduce it to him when he's not even old enough to know what it is. And I'm not going to go around collecting candy from my neighbors for my DH and me to eat--I can buy my own candy, thank you. My kid just loves being out and about and seeing other kids--at this age he doesn't need Swedish fish and Tootsie pops. It defies me how anyone thinks this is weird.

Idea for next year -

You can show your kid a good time by dressing up as "a bump on the log" and your son can be the "party pooper". Maybe your husband can be a "buzz kill".

P.S. You and your son are not forced to eat every piece of candy. Take it to work the next day.

You find yourself to be quite clever, don't you? Charmer, you are.

[Anonymous]

Ha, what's wrong with a little kid trick or treating? I even gave my 18-month-old a bite of my Twix. Call Child Services!

I think it's good to have balance and it's good to get used to doing normal things! I worried that if I didn't go trick-or-treating this year that maybe we wouldn't go next year or ever because it's "not important" or "candy is bad."

Live life!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ha, what's wrong with a little kid trick or treating? I even gave my 18-month-old a bite of my Twix. Call Child Services!

I think it's good to have balance and it's good to get used to doing normal things! I worried that if I didn't go trick-or-treating this year that maybe we wouldn't go next year or ever because it's "not important" or "candy is bad."

Live life!

I have a flax seed bran bar recipe that I shape into Twix bars. I wouldn't have to do this if you guys would give out healthier treats. We are living life on the fun, slim and trim plan.

Please let me know if you want the recipe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ha, what's wrong with a little kid trick or treating? I even gave my 18-month-old a bite of my Twix. Call Child Services!

I think it's good to have balance and it's good to get used to doing normal things! I worried that if I didn't go trick-or-treating this year that maybe we wouldn't go next year or ever because it's "not important" or "candy is bad."

Live life!

Ummm... what?

[Anonymous]

I'm 13:02 and I took my two year old DD out for Trick or Treat tonight with my sister since DH was out of town. She had the BEST time! I dressed up too and she had a total blast. We went to Chickfila to get dinner afterward and she was allowed to suck a sucker while we were in the car. I know she won't remember it when she's older, but it was so cute seeing her out there going door to door with her pumpkin bucket. I hope you went, OP!

[Anonymous]

I hope you went out! I took my daughter out by myself the last two years (she's 3.) Maybe one of these days we'll join up with friends, but we just moved into a new neighborhood this summer and I really wanted to trick-or-treat there. We met some really nice neighbors and were able to stay and chat longer with the few we already knew, which would have been harder if we'd had others along.

[Anonymous]

Sorry the anti-candy hags hijacked your thread, OP. I hope you went and had fun.

I took my three-year-old. We did two blocks worth before she asked to go home. I told her she could eat as much candy as she wanted when we got home. She picked out a little packet of candy corn, ate half of it, and announced she was done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry the anti-candy hags hijacked your thread, OP. I hope you went and had fun.

I took my three-year-old. We did two blocks worth before she asked to go home. I told her she could eat as much candy as she wanted when we got home. She picked out a little packet of candy corn, ate half of it, and announced she was done.

Huh. So not taking my toddler trick or treating makes me an "anti-candy hag"? Good to know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ha, what's wrong with a little kid trick or treating? I even gave my 18-month-old a bite of my Twix. Call Child Services!

I think it's good to have balance and it's good to get used to doing normal things! I worried that if I didn't go trick-or-treating this year that maybe we wouldn't go next year or ever because it's "not important" or "candy is bad."

Live life!

Ummm... what?

Hahaha, you are totally right. I wrote that while on the phone with my mom talking about my uncles who are both clinically depressed and never leave their house. I started to worry about not making memories with my son. I was also worrying about becoming complacent and not wanting to do anything or "make memories."

I don't know, I got in a weird place for a sec and unsuccessfully tried to relate it to trick-or-treating. What can I say? I'm a weirdo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ha, what's wrong with a little kid trick or treating? I even gave my 18-month-old a bite of my Twix. Call Child Services!

I think it's good to have balance and it's good to get used to doing normal things! I worried that if I didn't go trick-or-treating this year that maybe we wouldn't go next year or ever because it's "not important" or "candy is bad."

Live life!

Ummm... what?

Hahaha, you are totally right. I wrote that while on the phone with my mom talking about my uncles who are both clinically depressed and never leave their house. I started to worry about not making memories with my son. I was also worrying about becoming complacent and not wanting to do anything or "make memories."

I don't know, I got in a weird place for a sec and unsuccessfully tried to relate it to trick-or-treating. What can I say? I'm a weirdo.

And there was a redundancy in this because I am watching The Good Wife on OnDemand.

[Anonymous]

OP here. I truly appreciate your sincere opinion... unfortunately DC's nap lasted longer than usual (instead of waking up at 5 it lasted until 7) so by the time we were ready it was too late. We went out for dinner and got lots of compliments on the costume as we walked by our little downtown area. It was lots of fun.

No doubt we're going next year! I hope you guys had fun!!