Tonight was the first Halloween in 13 years that I have not taken my kids trick or treating. Paige went with some friends and one of their moms, and Austin did not end up going. I was not able to see Paige before she left (even though I saw her costume the night she had her first dance) because I had class.
I honestly did not think that it was really that big of a deal until I was driving to the grocery and it hit me. I began to cry.
I never thought that I would have a hard time letting my kids go as they got older, but I was wrong. Just like a few weeks ago when Paige was an altar server for the first time at church I cried. Right there in church as she carried the cross up to the altar.
You try your best as a parent and they drive you crazy for the most part. And when the time comes to let them go you only hope that you have done your job as their parent and taught them enough so that they will make the right choices on their own.
I know this seems kind of deep for halloween, but I felt I needed to share.
She had a great time and keeping in with the Halloween spirit, Austin, Grammy and I watched Ghost Hunters Live.
Oh yeah, I also had a few Blue Moons. :)
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