Holidays - October 2007

Twas the night before Halloween and all through the place not a candy was left how could Momma save face?

The kids were all tucked in their beds one through six while Momma was meeting her chocolate fix. The Hersheys were gone, the Snickers were, too, even the eyeballs with caramel goo. Wrappers and boxes and baggies galore littered the kitchen, the table and floor.

When what to Mom’s wandering eyes should appear but the floating Great Pumpkin with a glowering sneer. Shrieking in fright to her bed she did fly begging forgiveness for each pumpkin pie.

But the scene was a farce and not really real - the result of a sugar high and not the real deal. Still, the kids, now awake, cried out in shock when they discovered the candy bowl empty of stock.

“Hey, Mother, what gives? Where’s the candy galore? To the store you must go and get us some more!”

But none of the shops carried such folly. Instead they were decked with red bows and green holly.

“Christmas already? But it’s still October!”

“We’re sorry ma’am, trick-or-treating is over.”

“Oh, you can’t mean that!” mom cried, and looked hurt … as she throttled the clerk by the front of his shirt. “My kids are at home and they’re counting on me! Surely you must have some spooky candy!”

“Sorry again, ma’am, it really is true. In just a few weeks it’ll be Easter anew.”

Sometimes it happens, that a mom goes berserk. It could be at home or at church or at work. The pressures of life begin to take toll and Mom will assume an insane kind of role.

It happened that night, folks say in hushed whispers, when Momma took hostages while still in her slippers. “I want candy for goblins and I want it now! Bring me lollies and taffy and bags of brown cows!”

Even the cops couldn’t reason with Mum and they had to call Papa who came on the run. “Mother, dear Mother, please try to calm down. There’s plenty of candy all over town. Why, just as we speak the neighbors prepare to hand out some treats or a hearty good scare!”

“That’s right!” said dear Mom, “How could I have forgotten? There’ll be plenty of candy to make their teeth rotten. I just can’t explain it; can’t understand why. I’d completely forgotten the night that draws nigh.”

“Maybe you need to lay off the sweets. Let the kids get dressed up and do tricks or treats.”

Mom nodded dumbly and said with a frown, “I guess I’ve been foolish all over town. I just needed chocolate to help me keep calm, so hopefully we’ll forget this by the time it turns dawn.”

The town folks all said that they definitely did. They couldn’t recall that mom just flipped her lid. Well, who could blame her? Who’d even dare? Look at the kids that are in her good care. Sometimes they’re sweet and a joy to behold, but sometimes don’t do what they’ve simply been told.

It’s not easy on Mom, it’s not easy on Dad, to not go berserk with the blessings they’ve had. So maybe we all should—one night in October—allow moms and dads to hand sanity over. Let them go nuts; let them go wild. Remember it’s all for the sake of a child.

2007-10-31 08:31:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

Because I have! and the guests haven't even arrived yet, what should I do?

What can I toast over the fire now?

HELP??

2007-10-31 08:29:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

Two reporters were talking about 'Halloween.' One was Irish & the other was American. The American was talking about how the British were starting to celebrate the holiday.
This Pagan tradition has been celebrated for around 1,100 years in britain.
How do these people get jobs as reporters?

2007-10-31 08:14:52 · 3 answers · asked by andy in greece 6 in Halloween

2007-10-31 08:10:25 · 1 answers · asked by j_mie 1 in Halloween

It's Halloween tonight and I need to ask, will my house get egged or something? So far since I have moved to the house (for 6 years), nothing has ever happened. live on a busy street and I live in a pretty nice town. There is an upscale neighborhood if you are going up the street and if you go down you go past my house and then there is the neighborhood. So far I have only had 3 tricker treaters all six years. Because of the limited probability do you think this will happen?

2007-10-31 08:10:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

i really like it but what do u think?

http://partycity.com/cgi-bin/parties/costumes.cgi?parties=Halloween&productstype=Flirty&products=108242&&zoom=1

2007-10-31 08:08:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

I go to church and i am still going to let my kids trick or treat.... why are people like that?? you dont have to dress up like a devil to trick or treat.. it is just for fun!!!
Don't u agree??

2007-10-31 08:04:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

if you do... please explain why..

2007-10-31 08:02:06 · 8 answers · asked by CRYSTIZZLE 2 in Halloween

Im gonna be a 80s rock girl meaning skirt high heels lots of make up and jewlery is there anything that im missing that would make it look really good and how should i wear my hair??

2007-10-31 08:01:34 · 2 answers · asked by in a hicktown<3 3 in Halloween

why do we give out candy on halloween what does that have to do with halloween


also i think your never to old to go trick or treating.

2007-10-31 07:59:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

Well id like to eb going trick or treating otnight but im not becasue all my friends are boy crazy idiots! Why arent you going? (Gotta have something to do tonight )

2007-10-31 07:59:08 · 22 answers · asked by Janelle S. 4 in Halloween

ok so maybe the questions isnt can i because i know i can and i am going to but what do you think the appropriate age is?

2007-10-31 07:45:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

2007-10-31 07:33:42 · 3 answers · asked by shawty_im_straight 1 in Valentine's Day

2007-10-31 07:33:33 · 3 answers · asked by Soda 4 in Halloween

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! If you're going trick or treating i hope you have a really fun time tonight!!

2007-10-31 07:32:22 · 12 answers · asked by Soda 4 in Halloween

. . . should I leave my lights on (as I usually do when no one is home) or leave them off so they won't come to the door and find no one home? I live in a decent neighborhood and I really don't expect "trouble", but would rather not come home to a house covered in eggs or TP. Lol!

2007-10-31 07:30:50 · 8 answers · asked by Marcjc 3 in Halloween

Would a sign be to rude? What would you do?

2007-10-31 07:30:30 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

Scores of sex offenders in Anderson, South Carolina, will be corralled for Halloween tonight in a move authorities say is needed to keep kids safe as they trick or treat.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/10/31/halloween.offenders/index.html

2007-10-31 07:21:58 · 8 answers · asked by HarleyRider 2 in Halloween

My husband and I are having a dispute over this, has anyone else heard of this? And dose any one have a link to prove him wrong? Tee hee. (all in fun) Can any one help me? :)

2007-10-31 07:21:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

2007-10-31 07:20:17 · 19 answers · asked by playhard 1 in Halloween

Hi. I'm a guy that wants to dress as a sultry or slutty girl for halloween. I've recently bought a short leather mini skirt, some 4 inch knee high boots, a bra, and a wig. I'm just deciding whether to wear a pair of funky tights or wear a garter belt under the skirt? What top should I wear with the mini skirt and boots? How can I accessorize this outfit? I'm willing to shave my legs at least for the day.

2007-10-31 07:16:54 · 2 answers · asked by 007 1 in Halloween

this is my first year taking my son trick or treating. what are the apartment rules where there is no porch light or door decal system to know who has candy

2007-10-31 07:12:28 · 12 answers · asked by kleighs mommy 7 in Halloween

2007-10-31 07:11:48 · 5 answers · asked by Misused 3 in Halloween

2007-10-31 07:09:23 · 18 answers · asked by Ball Shipo 2 in Halloween

...but I have no clue what this mysterious being looks like. Any suggestions on constructing this costume?

2007-10-31 06:53:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

2007-10-31 06:53:34 · 13 answers · asked by dvcgurl 7 in Christmas

2007-10-31 06:52:45 · 11 answers · asked by dvcgurl 7 in Christmas

Which kind of candy will you be handing out tonight?????? Happy Halloween everybody :-)

2007-10-31 06:49:31 · 7 answers · asked by Angelbunny17 7 in Halloween

if new what will u buy and how will u use it

2007-10-31 06:49:28 · 8 answers · asked by dvcgurl 7 in Christmas

Since Halloween is on a Wednesday this year, we want our party on a Friday night.

Can you have a Halloween party after October 31st, like say, on 2nd of November?

2007-10-31 06:45:56 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween