Trick or Treat '09

Halloween night '09 was one to remember. Dad and I were geared up to bring you trick or treating for your very first time. We weren't sure what to expect, but you must have had it in your mind that you were going to enjoy yourself. It was a beautiful night- a little cold, but no rain, which is good because kangaroo's don't like rain :) At 6:00 you helped hand out candy. When the kids came to the door you got really excited. Before they could ring the door bell you were jumping up and down waving to them. A few minutes into it, I bent down and asked you if you wanted to go get some candy and without any hesitation you said "yeah". So we bundled up and put you into your costume. We thought you'd fight us because you still hate having your diaper and clothes changed. To our surprise you seemed to love getting dressed up and never once tried to remove your hood. You were the cutest kangaroo on the planet. Nana and Papa came over to watch you head out on your first Halloween and the cameras were flashing. We lasted about a block and a half and about 30 minutes. You LOVED running around and seeing all of the kids passing by on the sidewalks in their costumes. I joked with dad that it seemed like you "enjoyed the social aspect of trick or treating." You waved and said "hi" to everyone we saw. To no surprise you also checked out all the cars parked on the streets as we walked since cars and "gucks" seem to be your #1 interest. You were a little nervous when it was time to get candy at the doors so Dad and I took turns carrying you. When we returned home Dad and I agreed that it wouldn't be right to send you to bed without a taste of candy from your bucket. I looked inside and decided to see if you truly are your mother's son and share my love of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Well, you took one little bite and said "yuuuuuummmmm." The rest was history. Thanks for a great first experience trick or treating as a parent!