The Buckets by Greg Cravens for October 31, 2018

Eddie is nonpareil!

Dress as a Grouch, Dad, should be easy to get into character.

When you’re right, you’re right.

This one is straight out of the Parent’s Playbook. The kids insist on bringing accessories that will convince everyone that they’re “Really” what they’re dressed as. Halfway ‘round the block one year, I was carrying a double armload of very important junk that had become too hot and heavy. My rule the following year was “You bring it, you carry it.” The year after that, they were giving up authenticity for lightweight costumes that left their hands free for candy, ’cause Mr. Cravens was an old meanie who wouldn’t Sherpa for them any more.

When my grandchildren were still going out on Halloween, their mother would go with them and carry a large pillowcase for each of them. The kids would empty their smaller bags every now and then so they could get more. Just what they needed. At least, the candies were rationed so the kids did not overdo on the sweet stuff. It would last almost to Christmas.

I’ll bet that’s cooler than Mikey’s outfit… ☺