The Halloween Season Continues...

Sydney loved her mini monster mash last weekend. It really helped her to get in the spirit, and get prepared for her very first big trick or treat experience tomorrow (it is like stretching before the big race). And tomorrow she will take on the real Halloween.

This Halloween she will battle ghosts, ghouls, zombies, and a host of other characters for the desired booty of the day…candy. And that means a variety of tasty treats…not to be confused with that small random percentage of the population that gives out raisins for their treats…I’m mean seriously…who does that? I’m not judgmental, but if your plans are to hand out raisins this year, don’t. Turn off your light and let trick or treaters move to the next house so they can get the candy they desire. That is why they worked so hard on their costumes. Sorry, got a little off track and began to project from my own past. Anyway, Sydney believes (as an officially adorable Tinkerbell) she can compete with the masses and hold her own in this competitive environment. She also gains support from her BFF Maggie, who in cooperation hope to raise the cuteness factor so that others are left to sulk in their wake…whaaahaaahaa!!!

I tried to think of some scary topics to include in this Halloween edition of Sydney’s blog. While I was very tempted to use some very graphic pictures of a few terrifying diaper incidents through Sydney’s first 10.5 months….I thought it may be unsuitable for the viewing of younger people. Plus, I have to keep these hidden away until Sydney decides she needs to date…then Hello Facebook, Myspace, and all other forms of electronic media!!!

In other news, we have scheduled Sydney’s H1N1 vaccination appointment. Although we haven’t seen her consorting with pigs, packages of bacon, or full or half racks of ribs, we wanted to take precautionary steps and keep her healthy this Fall and Winter. Although, knowing that we have three parrots at home, I wonder if we should also try to protect her from avian flu as well???

Sydney has continued to work very hard on her clapping. She can do it with ease now, and as a result has moved on to more challenging endeavors, like the high five. She actually caught onto this with little trouble, and at times gets so excited she uses both hands. Her parents are proud that she excelled in this area, and naturally gives ‘ten’ when it has not been taught yet.

As the sadness of the first Halloween passing will surface, there can be no time for sadness, longing, and wallowing…as it can only means one thing…the coming of the Holiday season!!! Although, we do hope to have a few additional Halloween pictures added to this blog next week....if you dare to return!

Tip #16: Tantrums
When your child screams bloody murder in a crowded place and all glances turn your way, play it cool and ask nearby bystanders if they know who the parent of the lost child is.