Each Year I prepare a Halloween dinner for my kids and husband, it usually takes place the Monday before Halloween. My kids really got a kick out of it the first time I did it so I decided to make it a tradition. This year I really played it up, I even went as far as to dress up as a scary witch and serve them their meal. I set things up in an unfinished room in the basement, which I decorated with cob webs, spiders, and a black light. I found some skeleton head candle holders and put them on the table, and to top it off I found a "creepy sounds "CD at walgreens. To start off with I blind folded them and lead them down the stairs to the where I had things set up, when they were all seated I read them the menu and explained in my scary witch voice to enjoy their meal, because it would be their last (he, he, he, he,- that's my scary witch laugh). I think I traumatized Sophie, She sat stone faced the whole time and barely touched her food, until I took off my witch wig (I'm such a mean mom). Zach and Abbey were really into it and had a great time. I think even Kirk was impressed. After everything was over we went into the TV room to watch the movie Gremlins. It was really a fun night. I think the best part was when it was all over my kids thanked me over and over again for all that I did (that's the icing on the cake!) There's nothing better than grateful kids, I love you guys!!! Until next year-HE, HE, HE, HE, HE ( in case you forgot that's my scary witch laugh)! 
The Menu for the Evening........
Black Eye Ball Salad, with Putrid Puss Dressing (ranch)
Goblin Bones
Oozing Monster Brains
Ghoulish Graveyard Delight
Bubbling Bood Punch
Sorry, no pictures of me in my scary Witch outfit.
4 comments:
WOW! You win the mom-of-the-year prize in my book. I used to do something similar but NEVER as elaborate. Next year can I come eat with you guys, too??? :-)
That was creative. Maybe I will try something like that next year. Great Job, Amy!
wow, mom of the year for sure. My kids would think I was soooo coool if I did that. How fun! Thanks for your example. I need to be better at starting fun family traditions like that.
What an awesome mom you are! I want to copy you next year..better yet...I might just drop in!He hee heee hheeee cackle cackle cackle!
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