It’s Halloween and while I am not a big fan of the holiday (I don’t do spooky), I love the CANDY that trick-or-treating brings.  I’m not one of those mothers who restrict candy; I mean, that would be very hypocritical saying “No candy!” through a mouthful of Swedish Fish.   On Halloween I’m all for dressing up my kids and using them to bring home the loot; it’s one of the perks of having kids because for some reason people frown upon grown adults begging for candy door-to-door.  Now that they are older my kids are hip to the ole “mommy has to check the candy” trick, but still they mostly share with me (or I steal it when they go to school, same difference).  Over the years I have found that cute costumes bring in more candy.  Look at these 3 martial arts experts; wouldn’t you hand over a full-sized candy bar if they rang your doorbell?

This is the secret weapon; Chili Dawg is sure to guarantee 2 fistfuls of candy at each stop.

My daughter has been sick this week, so she might no be able to go trick-or-treating if it’s raining or really cold.  If that is the case, then I have to keep the candy that I bought for myself (Starbusts and Skittles) and turn out the porch light like I’m not home.  I’m sure there’s plenty more candy out there for those neighborhood kids.

One of my favorite children’s books is Jerry Seinfeld’s Halloween–now that’s a man who understands the beauty of Halloween candy.  The book is hilarious; when I read it my daughter I can barely get the words out because I’m laughing so hard.   We just listened to the audio cd and even though Jerry’s delivery is much better than mine, still my daughter doesn’t laugh much.  She likes the book, but doesn’t think it is hysterical like I do.  I think that’s because although Halloween is a children’s book, the humor is so nostalgic of the trick-or-treating days of yore, back when I was a kid, that she just can’t relate.  I remember those flimsy costumes and plastic masks!  And well, it’s Jerry Seinfeld and you’ve got to like his brand of humor to think it’s funny; I’m a big fan.  My daughter thinks Captain Underpants is funny; do you see a disconnect here?

If you get a chance, pick up a copy of Jerry’s Seinfeld’s Halloween and have a good laugh–preferably while holding a Snickers bar in one hand and Gummy Bears in the other.   Mmmm…..candy.