Halloween is a "holiday" meant for kids, right ?  I ask this, because for many years Halloween was a full blown job for mom.  It wasn't fun, it was a chore.  I over committed, over extended, over volunteered, over entertained and under enjoyed.  I didn't realize what I'd done not only to myself, but to my kids as well.  I spent so much time crafting up costumes and carving pumpkins with every preschool class within a fifty mile radius of my house that I lost sight of what really mattered.  And what is it that really matters ?  Having happy kids, watching them enjoy themselves, seeing how happy they are to strap the dog into a skunk suit and hang  a sign on him that says "Little Stinker" (clever, huh) ? Sitting down with the neighbors while the kids ring door bells on the cul de sac to sip an apple cider martini ?  I have to say now, this year, that this is what really matters.  I can't be everywhere and do everything, so this Halloween I intend to enjoy what I AM doing and be happy to be where I am.  I hope you and your family do the same.  Happy Halloween.  And I have to ask, how many of you are taking time away from your work tomorrow to participate in some school festivities ? I am, because I want to !   Happy Halloween !