how i got out of trick o' treating.....{don't try this at home}

It was an interesting Halloween....and definitely did not go as planned.




Just in case you are wondering, yes, that's my foot {in bad need of a pedi}. I took quite a spill on Saturday night in the dark front yard of a friend while picking up my daughter at a birthday party. I knew immediately that I had done something serious. An emergency room x-ray Halloween morning confirmed a fractured ankle.

The last 48 hours have been interesting. Afterall, I am a mom with a very needy family who relies on me to cook, clean, do laundry and provide taxi service to activities. I can't do any of it! Life certainly has a funny way of teaching you, perhaps I am to slow down a bit and my family will learn just how much I really do! Wish us all luck! {and lots of patience}....

Fortunately, my bad foot did not stop my girlies from heading out for trick o' treating. My little girl went as a girl from the 50's. The entire costume {with the exception of her cat-eye glasses} came from the thrift store! I found the skirt last year. It was made so well that I had to buy it and hope that she would wear it this year.

My big girl is 12. Those of you with kids of that age {particularly girls} will "get" this costume. I have learned that at this age, the costume must not embarrass, have a "cool" factor and preferably also be worn by your best friend. This is my big girl and her best friend - I can't really tell you what they are dressed as.....they are 12....that's the only explanation I have.

Have a great week everyone!