October 31, 2004
happy, happy!
I love Halloween, even though I don't agree with the uncontrolled distribution of sugar to the kids. However, this is a minor thing that unfortunately can’t be taken out of the fun. As a parent, I used to close my eyes to the massive amount of candies my son would get on Halloween night and pray that his teeth would survive all that sugar, gum and artificial color. I got lucky and Gabriel never had a dental problem during the four years of intense trick or treating he went through in Canada. I am very happy my family is finally over trick or treating. Now it’s time for me to only give candies, as innocent as if I never had any worries about my own son getting too many of them, I even indulge my trick or treaters with a lot of chocolates, lollypops, candy rolls, everything I find yummy myself. I love an apple flavored sour lollypop filled with caramel. Last year we had a Halloween carol at our door and I was delighted! I also love going downtown during business hours to see the hordes of kids wearing costumes, asking for candies on every store. I enjoy the sight of these little kids all excited filling up their bags with a ton of treats. Halloween is one of my favorites holidays here in the United States. And it’s fun even if you just watch!