Halloween was pretty busy this year. Kaylie had Halloween party plans at a friends' house, James was with Jade and other friends, and Mark lasted about 2 minutes trick or treating with Mike and I before he took off with a group of his friends. Mike and I were alone passing out candy (that was something different than we were used to) until time for me to pick up everyone and run Jade home. I had dropped James off at a Halloween party the night before Halloween and when I got back a neighbor asked how the "teenager thing" was going. My only comment was "not sure I like the social part of it" as I seem to be running James to and from all his "social engagements". The kid is not happy unless he's on the go constantly, doing something. When's he turning 16 and driving himself...?I just have to put this out here - totally unrelated to Halloween - but I have to brag about Kaylie. She got a 4.0 for her first 8th grade report card. She is on cloud nine about it; can't quit smiling about it; and we are extremely proud of her! She has worked incredibly hard to obtain that. I have seen such a difference in her self-esteem and confidence that was hard won after a rough 6th grade year, and an even harder 7th grade year. She has perservered and realized that she CAN do things, and do things well, and survive hard, difficult and mean teachers. And come out on top! Way to go Kaylie! You ROCK! :)
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It'll be nice when the boys can drive themselves. I might get a bit of my own life back. Sounds like you and Mike spent Halloween the same way Phil and I did. It was actually REALLY nice, best part of the day.
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