Halloween memories to last a lifetime

This years Halloween was celebrated by trick or treating. A few days before the holiday, my husband and I taught our 18 month old son to say "trick or treat." On all Hallows Eve our family met up with several other families to circle the neighborhood blocks. Our son was dressed up as a leopard with a painted black nose and whiskers. The only noise that were to come out of his mouth during the door-to-door adventure, was "gurrr." The only words to exit were "treat" and "please." He actually caught on to the concept of trick or treating. He collected his candy from the participating homes faster than I could have imagined at his age. He would race a head of the group, beating 4 and 5 year olds to the doors. He really enjoyed himself. Seeing your child happy is what parents always want. I felt proud of him, yet sad that he isn't a tiny baby. We spent some time checking candy and of course letting him eat his hard earned treats. The night came to an end after my husband and I pulled an all 'nighter' watching horror movies back to back. Needless to say I didn't get any sleep. Every crick in the floor made me think of the ORPHAN.