The grass is always greener. . .

This year was the first year my dream came true!!  Since I had children I have dreamed about the Halloween I got to stay home sans kids and pass out candy.  I could be in my warm little house with peace and quiet for just a moment after the chaos of getting everyone in costume and out the door with all the appropriate buckets and lights they will need to safely and effectively collect their loot. I would see all the cute little kids dressed up and pass out candy while chomping on my own in between trick or treaters.   I have never been able too until now, this year I did it, I stayed home and while Swifty took all the kids out trick or treating. I was in my warm little house with peace and quiet for about twenty seconds before I realized I was lonely.  I missed the joy of watching my sweet children run from house to house.  I missed walking along with the one that is straggling behind.  I missed chatting with my husband and neighbors while we strolled along, and I missed being cold enough when they got home that I want to have any hot chocolate with the trick or treaters.  So I guess the grass is not always greener, and next year we will leave a bowl on the door step and I will go trick or treating!