Are you sad and pathetic? Maybe!

30 times over the last couple months people have asked me what The Politician will be for Halloween.  And every time I answer the same thing.

“Ha.  Nothing.”

Sometimes I get that quick weird pause.  Other times I go directly into explaining why we haven’t done Halloween in his 3 years of life.  And the reason is because…

I’m THAT mom.

That mom that doesn’t do Halloween or hasn’t bought her kids Christmas or Birthday presents.

Why?

Because I don’t think they are old enough to remember it.  

Sometimes I feel like people want to smack me.  Including my Sister.  I get it.  It’s lame.  “What about those memories?” “Or seeing them light up?”

I know.  I completely understand your point. 

Just not enough to do anything about it.  And the best thing is I don’t feel bad about it. I accept myself for being this way…at least right now.

And the thing is, I really do admire those parents that put effort into these things.  I enjoy the pictures they post of their little ones in costumes or the cutely decorated birthday parties.  My sister in law is fantastic at this, thank God for my kids!!  Without her it would have been just another old family get together.

And so, I accept myself for my strengths, theirs and yours.  Continue to inspire us Awesome Mom!

And if you’re THAT mom like me? Well, maybe go buy a bag of Reese's and chow down with your little ones and watch your DVR’d “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”. 

Are you sad and pathetic? Maybe! But I don't think so.