All Hallow's Eve Checklist

*Fall Festival at church a success - CHECK
I had way more help this year, especially in clean-up. We ran out of hotdogs and had to run to the store for more. There were vistors galore. And I actually got to go on the hayride this year. Many stars on a crisp fall night.

*Halloween costumes for WonderBoy and SuperGirl - CHECK
This is the least amount of money I've ever spent on Halloween costumes. SuperGirl raided her dress-up box and created her own fairy costume. WonderBoy was disappointed at first, but is now cheerfully making do with the extra cheap Darth Vader costume pieces I found in the "missing pieces and on sale" cart at Target, and has borrowed the way-cool sound effects helmet from his friend. I will be wearing my favorite sparkly witch hat, a persona I've decided I've earned this year. Mr. Incredible will wear the blonde (Barbie) wig, his messy pottery apron, and carry one of his handmade bowls. He is "Hairy Potter".

*Caramel apples made - CHECK
I didn't want to do it, when Mr. Incredible suggested it yesterday evening, but it turned out to be a fun family activity. He downloaded some spooky classical music, the kids had a blast conducting and dancing while I stirred caramels, and the apples turned out yummy, with peanuts. I let the kids eat one for breakfast (shhhh)!

*Candy for trick-or-treaters bought - CHECK
Okay, actually I am borrowing the leftover Fall Festival candy, and will reimburse the church, but still. There is something to go in the bowl.

*NaNoWriMo prep - UMMMMM
Coffee supplies are good, but laundry is in a dismal state. And I just remembered that we will have houseguests for 5 days, and then spend another few days in the mountains with lots of family over Thanksgiving. What am I thinking??