Oh BEE-HAAVE!

I really enjoyed seeing everybody's sweet morsels dressed up for Halloween this year, both in person and on line. It was the first Halloween I really got into the spirit as a mother. Last year Erik had an adorable brown bear costume hand-crafted by Gramma, but life was very different a year ago, as we were beginning to suspect something was wrong with Erik, who wasn't feeling great and was still adjusting to reflux medication. He was a cranky little bear. This year Erik's school invited the children to come to class in costume. Since it was 6 degrees when I got up, I decided it was a good day for Erik to wear a fuzzy bee costume. I put some black tights on him and the costume I purchased on eBay. It was a bit short, so his Lycra-clad bottom (or lack thereof) and long, skinny legs were exposed for all to see. He made people smile at school. There were a couple other kids in costume, including a tiny girl dressed as a flower, a sleepy lion, and an autistic ninja warrior (they did have to confiscate his sword). After our classes, I took Erik on my rounds to see Gramma and Boppa at work at the museum and then to the medical center to pick up work, where I got him to say "BUZZ" and make the patients in the crowded waiting room giggle. When I looked in the rearview mirror as I drove around town, I could only see the fuzzy yellow orbs atop his antennae bobbing up and down. Too fun!

In the evening, Dominick came over dressed as a lion after taking quite well to the concept of trick or treating. I am hoping Erik will know that it's Halloween next year and enjoy it with gusto right along with Dominick. Some neighbors we do not normally see surprised us with a visit to admire Erik's costume and give him a caramel apple. Too sweet! Next year will be even better. By then, I may even get out actual decorations. Life is slowly returning to normal.

I ordered Erik's new shoes on Friday. By the time we returned from our trip on Monday, they were waiting on the porch for us. Erik wore them all day yesterday without any trouble at all, and I can't say enough how much I love them. It was nice being able to fasten his shoes normally, and they are his true size, not two sizes bigger like the ones I originally purchased to fit over his hardware.