We weren't sure what to do or where to go Sunday evening, but we didn't want to stay home. We didn't really want to take the kids trick-or-treating and we weren't prepared to hand out candy to all the neighborhood children. So, we dressed Jacob and Annabelle in their costumes and headed out to......destination unknown.
We ended up at Rita's Italian Ice, first making a stop (at my request) at Starbuck's for a pumpkin spice latte. As we approached the door to Rita's, a lady yelled to us to come down to Piggly Wiggly because she had "something for the kids." We shuffled the cowboy sheriff and little cow down the sidewalk to see what that "something" was. She gave them each two little candy bars and two bags of pretzels. I realize that doesn't sound like much, but the cowboy and the little cow were thrilled. It doesn't take much to please a four and a two year old!
We got another pleasant surprise at Rita's. Since the kids were wearing costumes, they each got a free Italian ice! Then, later, Heath and I shared another FREE Italian ice -- pumpkin pie with vanilla custard. Yummmmm. We couldn't have chosen a better impromptu destination!
When we got home, the cowboy and little cow had a dance party. At our house, dance parties happen frequently...sometimes with music, sometimes without. Who needs music when you have Jacob? He's a human beatbox. He creates his own music. The funny thing is, Annabelle copies him. On many occasions, when we have sing-a-long time, I end up doing a Wheels on the Bus solo while Jacob and Annabelle dance around and make beatbox sounds. Where do they learn this stuff???
Earlier that day, Jacob chose a pack of Warheads as his after lunch treat. According to the package, these Warheads were extra sour. Jacob didn't seem to mind. He ate the entire bag, with the exception of the one piece I stole when he wasn't looking.
I know it doesn't seem like much of a treat, but Annabelle chose cheese for her dessert. I think it's the bright red wrapper that appeals to her. It opens like a piece of candy. Now, if only she always chose cheese over candy. Wishful thinking.......
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