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Halloween Deflated

28 October 2009 47 Comments

I have ALWAYS loved Halloween. As a child. As an adult. When we purchased our home, I went all out with decorations and music and candy. But it was when my son was born that I had a real reason to really dive into the holiday. I was thrilled! Pumpkin picking, hayrides, haunted houses, parties for his friends. Dress him up, take him out trick-or-treating. Completely in my glory.

He was 9 months old here:

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And here, a year later at 21 months:

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First Halloween:

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Second Halloween:

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A face full of candy (or something food related) and one of my most favorite pictures:

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There have been 6 Halloweens since then filed with the usual assortment of Power Ranger, S.W.A.T., Ninja, and pirate costumes. This summer we had been talking about putting something really fun and unusual together.

So imagine the horror I felt when my son announced a few days ago:

I’m not into Halloween this year. I just want to stay home and scare people when they answer the door.”

WHAT? Isn’t 9 years old too young to throw in the towel here? I think I went out begging for candy until I was about 12.

Does this mean I can’t go trick-or-treating anymore? I’m hugely disappointed but I am still hopeful that 2 seconds after one of his friends rings the doorbell, he’ll throw on SOMETHING and take me trick-or-treating again this year.

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  • October 28 2009 at 3:33 PM Deb said:

    Cut photos and yes, 9 is definitely too young to stop trick or treating! You would think the lure of all the candy and treats would have him counting down the days!

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 28th, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    I would think so too! I’m really so shocked that he isn’t into it :(

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  • October 28 2009 at 3:54 PM Stephanie @ Figments said:

    It can’t be! I hung on to trick or treating way into my teens. Does he not realize he won’t collect the loot?
    .-= Stephanie @ Figments´s last blog ..The weekend unplanned =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 28th, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    I surely hope he doesn’t think he’s digging into the household stash! The nerve~

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  • October 28 2009 at 4:16 PM Laura said:

    Ok that was just the sweetest post. I actually said, “awww” out loud. You still have a couple of days, maybe he will change his mind.
    .-= Laura´s last blog ..Red Alert! Red Alert! =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 28th, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    I hope he does. Fingers are crossed.

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  • October 28 2009 at 5:01 PM dharson said:

    Ooooo those are cute pictures! I can really imagine how you feel, but sometimes the mother likes things more then the children…..
    Like Laura said maybe he will change his mind.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 28th, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    YOu’re right! lol. I guess I am the kid in this relationship.

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  • October 28 2009 at 5:09 PM Shaun O'Hagan said:

    Those pictures are too cute. I hope he changes his mind.
    .-= Shaun O’Hagan´s last blog ..Television =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 28th, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    ME too!

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  • October 28 2009 at 5:55 PM Lee the Hot Flash Queen said:

    I love this post!! And, I can’t wait for mine to want to stop trick or treating!!
    .-= Lee the Hot Flash Queen´s last blog ..The Power of Persuasion =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 28th, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Let’s switch kids!

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  • October 28 2009 at 6:34 PM Dawn
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    Oh no! Nine is too young to stop! Maybe it will be a temporary thing and he will want to trick or treat next year. I remember trick or treating until I was at least 13 or 14.

    Cute pictures!
    .-= Dawn´s last blog ..Pumpkin Patch Pics! =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    He just seems so “mature” lately. I’m hoping it’s just a short lived mood thing and that he’ll wake up on Saturday being more “into” it.

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  • October 28 2009 at 7:04 PM kys said:

    My son is 9, too! And he wore that Woody costume on his 2nd Halloween. He is Trick Or Treating this year. 9 seems a little young to be over it.
    .-= kys´s last blog ..I Love My Job =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    My dad bought him that Woody costume and a pair of cowboy boots to go with it. He even got him changed into the costume too. My fav part of that costume was the big padded behind he had in it with his diapers on. :) So cute!

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  • October 28 2009 at 7:58 PM Staci A said:

    Definitely too young! I think we still went out at 13/14! I wouldn’t want to give up all the candy so soon!
    .-= Staci A´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: The Twins =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    I went out until about that age too. Now that I think about it though, I haven’t seen any older kids trick or treating at my house in ages. Maybe it becomes “uncool” earlier now?

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  • October 28 2009 at 8:11 PM Joe said:

    Maybe he’s concerned that if his mom goes out trick or treating that someone needs to be home to man the candy. I mean, you can’t just leave a bowl with a note, that never works.
    .-= Joe´s last blog ..I am Not 5’6" and a Half =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Daddy stays home and candy sits for the little visitors! That’s fun too, really, but I am still bummed that he feels he’s outgrown it :(

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  • October 28 2009 at 8:39 PM shraddha said:

    i can not even imagine my girls older…i want to go trick or treating all my life…lol!
    .-= shraddha´s last blog ..Domestic Violence Awareness Month =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Let’s you and I go!

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  • October 28 2009 at 8:42 PM amie
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    Say it isn’t so! I too LOVE Halloween so I can understand your disapointment. Maybe he’ll come around?

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Fingers are crossed!

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  • October 28 2009 at 8:57 PM 2 Toddlers and Me
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    He’s done trick or treating at 9? That’s okay, sometimes I think it’s more fun to answer the door too. You get to stay nice and warm and still get a great experience. The pictures are adorable!
    .-= 2 Toddlers and Me´s last blog ..How to Keep 2 Toddlers Busy =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Thank you :) Dug them up and scanned them. I love having them on my pc now.

    He says he’ll dress up scary and frighten people when they answer the door.

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  • October 28 2009 at 9:46 PM susan said:

    I love this holiday too-I think I was 14 when I stopped trick-or-treating. (I donned a witches hat and fake nose last year because I was determined to get into the spirit, but my daughter was mortified and my husband thought I lost it-hee,hee, hee…) Maybe he will change his mind.
    .-= susan´s last blog ..Danger: Foul mood ahead. Save Yourselves! =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    I dress the dog up. Shhhhhh

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  • October 28 2009 at 10:10 PM beth said:

    i’m thinking 9 is definitely the beginning of the end. my nine year old has given up on the highly imaginative character costumes and gone for the creepy factor instead. he’s being the grim reaper this year. i’m so sad about that. he isn’t giving up trick or treating yet, though, so there is still hope yet!
    .-= beth´s last blog ..shameless plug for some etsy that i love =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    I am thinking he will end up going at the very last minute. Right after he sees one of his friends going door to door. He’ll probably end up throwing on his Football uniform or something.

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  • October 28 2009 at 10:39 PM Lauren
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    Those pictures are adorable. As soon as one of his buddies shows up at the door with a huge haul of candy, he’ll probably change his mind, unless he starts reading the business section of the Times and finishing the crossword puzzle.
    .-= Lauren´s last blog ..Anyone for a Perimenopausal Cocktail? – Dark rum with a hot estrogen blend =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    I think you are right on this one! He does crosswords on my Iphone. Could be a toss up.

    Hey, on a side note, I don’t see a comment section on your posts anymore? Am I missing something?

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    Lauren
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Oh, crap! I must have screwed something up. Thanks for the heads up. I was trying another commenting system.
    .-= Lauren´s last blog ..Anyone for a Perimenopausal Cocktail? – Dark rum with a hot estrogen blend =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    I couldn’t comment on your recent post or the post before it. Good luck with it!

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    Lauren
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    I think I fixed it. When you get a chance, please try commenting again.

    Thanks.
    .-= Lauren´s last blog ..Anyone for a Perimenopausal Cocktail? – Dark rum with a hot estrogen blend =-.

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  • October 28 2009 at 11:33 PM Zen Mom said:

    Adorable pictures!

    I think I always enjoyed Halloween more than the kids, too. My older ones don’t want me tagging along anymore with them, but I still have the little guy. In a couple of years, I’m afraid I’ll be right there with you.
    .-= Zen Mom´s last blog ..Snow, Snow Go Away =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Thank you!!

    I’ve just got the one child and I really am bummed that he’s lost his “Halloween” spirit :(

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  • October 28 2009 at 11:33 PM Andrea
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    Aw man, I’d be PO-d, too!! Hopefully he changes his mind, otherwise pop a doll in a stroller and head out. Say you’re babysitting someone’s kid. ;)
    .-= Andrea´s last blog ..First line … =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    I may borrow a child or horn in on friends and their children. I’m a Halloween third wheel.

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  • October 29 2009 at 10:48 AM Erica said:

    Hehehehe, too cute! :) Thanks for sharing the pictures of the past. My younger is 9 and she can’t wait to put on her costume and load up on the candy :)
    .-= Erica´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: Blast from the Past! =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    It was fun digging up those old pictures. Makes me realize I need to organize my photos better.

    Have fun trick-or-treating!

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  • October 29 2009 at 12:35 PM Maven
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    I just loved your son’s language that “he’s not into it” I’ll bet he changes his mind… keep us posted.
    .-= Maven´s last blog ..My Son the Stand Up Comic =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 29th, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    I will!

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  • October 29 2009 at 7:08 PM natalee said:

    oh no i hope he changes his mind….hugs
    .-= natalee´s last blog ..My Dad is my Guest Blogger…. =-.

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  • October 29 2009 at 7:21 PM blueviolet said:

    You know, I never minded that day. Probably because my kids went on into high school trick or treating. lol

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  • October 30 2009 at 9:11 PM Mom of Three
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    Aww. That is young to give up Halloween!
    .-= Mom of Three´s last blog ..Flashback Friday – Woman =-.

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  • October 30 2009 at 10:08 PM Tami
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    Calculates on fingers..7..8..9.. oh am i done trick or treating in two years? I sure hope not. I hope that he changes your mind. I would so miss trick or treating.
    .-= Tami´s last blog ..Need advice – Do I worry or not? =-.

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