I was a day late, but I did remember to snag the Fitbit graph of in vs out for October. It was actually a good month! I hit goals ... average burn above 3000, and intake below 2000. It did show up on the scale too. Started the month at 166.5. Ended at 161.30. Average was 163.59, which was down over five pounds from September's average. Low was 159.6 and high was 166.7.
October was Halloween of course (see me in my little kitty cat ears helping out at the elementary school). The little boys almost didn't even go trick-or-treating, but decided to at the last minute. #4 hit 40K that day, and passed me up on our Fitbit friends list. Hubs and the boys had a get-away to St. George and I went in for my annual exam (all my numbers/tests were pretty good). That was October!
Here are the journal entries from the month ...
1001 (Thursday) 166.5. Total Burn 3474. Exercise Burn 1500/1691 (60minElliptical, ZumbaX2, Bike). Calories in 1800. Well
there was the scale shift. I wasn't sure it was going to happen this
week. That was the highlight though. It was a rough morning. Even with
the bad sleep, I've been getting up and hitting the elliptical first
thing, getting in 30-40minutes in before hitting Zumba. This morning,
there was an issue with the computer that had #4 stressed out, and #5
broke down completely, stressed about missing school tomorrow, as Daddy
has planned a weekend getaway and wanted to leave early. So ... I went
into the school when I dropped off the munchkins and talked with the
teacher and everything will be fine. I hit Zumba, then stopped at the
store grabbing a few groceries and my prescriptions. My thyroid
medication actually didn't have any refills left, but they were able to
call and get another month ... but I do have to get into the doctor for
my annual exam. I did start my anxiety medication back up. I'd quit it
in the Spring, not really feeling it was doing anything. I'm not sure if
it helps my anxiety at all, but I do think maybe it helps with nervous
eating. I've been doing better since I started it up again, and when I
stopped is when I had my weight gain over the summer ... got in
my elliptical, but my bike was interrupted when I had to pick up #3
from school (he was scheduled to go to weights, but it got cancelled).
We went back to the school a bit later for parent/teacher conferences,
although they are "student lead" and I didn't really talk to many of the
teachers (the kid has all As). I went to evening Zumba, taking a
neighbor girl who wanted to attend too. Not many people tonight, it sure
varies. I got my best stats of the week at this class. Kept calories in
check today too.
1002 (Friday) 165.3. Total Burn 2878. Exercise Burn 1259/1107 (60minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, 30minWEIGHTS). Calories in 1800. I
went ahead and took #5 to school, then hit Zumba. I usually can't hit
Debbie's class on Fridays, as it starts at 9:00, and I have to drop off
#3 at 9:30, but with middle school out today, I could! It was nice to
get to that class again. Back at home I helped pack up some stuff, and
then Daddy and the three little boys were off for the weekend. #2
couldn't miss school or work, so he was staying home, and I was staying
home with him. It was a very quiet day. I was able to keep
exercise and eating better than a usual Friday, and better than I would
have on the road with the family. I couldn't get to sleep until really
late though.
1003 (Saturday) 166.2 Total Burn 2636. Exercise Burn 1000/860 (60minElliptical, Bike, 30min/2.25 Treadmill). Calories in 2000. I'd
thought about hitting Zumba over at USSD, but then I slept in after my
late night to bed. Another quiet day, as #2 was out with his girlfriend
for most of it (with the car, Dad had taken mine, I didn't want to drive
his big ol' truck). I got in some exercise. Eating was ok ... it was
cold and rainy and cocoa and toast sounded good ... and I haven't been
able to stay away from the candy corn.
1004 (Sunday) 166.7 Total Burn 2500. Exercise Burn 609/721 (60minElliptical). Calories in 1800. Another
quiet day. #2 slept almost the entire morning, and then was off to
work. My family was having their monthly gathering, but Daddy and the
boys were getting home around that same time, so I stayed home and made
them dinner and dessert. I do enjoy the quiet house for a short time,
but it's nice to have everyone back too.
1005 (Monday) 167.3 Total Burn 3246. Exercise Burn 1379/1464
(60minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, 30min/1.5milesTreadmillIncline). Calories
in 1600. I must admit to being a little sad at the scale shift up
over the weekend. I was good all three days and had deficits, and still a
two pound up. But ... it is lower than it has been lately on a Monday
morning, so that is good I guess. Got in 40min on the elliptical (three
sessions) between getting the kids up and off to school. Hit Zumba, then
stopped at Kmart and CalRanch on the way home (more food for the
duckies). Laundry and such, then afternoon pickups. Mac&Cheese for
dinner. Hubs was out with a work friend for dinner and a movie and
didn't get back until late. #2 was working, and the little boys got
caught up on "The Voice" and watched it live ... commercials! I can't
stand commercials! Netflix, Amazon and PlayOn have spoiled me!
1006 (Tuesday) 166.7. Total Burn 3546. Exercise Burn 1750/1767
(60minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, 60min/5milesTrack). Calories in 1500. Got
in some early morning elliptical before getting the boys off to school.
Hit Zumba, then home for a while. Additional elliptical, bike and
weights. #5 had basketball practice in the evening. I sure didn't feel
like jogging, but it's either that, or sit and wait, or make multiple
trips. Jogging it is. I really surprised myself getting in over 9000
steps during that hour. Kept calories low today too. It helps when I make a dinner I don't like (Taco Tuesday).
1007 (Wednesday) 165.6. Total Burn 3277. Exercise Burn 1400/1505 (80minElliptical, Zumba, Bike). Calories in 1350. Early
elliptical, boys to school, then Zumba. Stopped at Sears/Sams/Walmart
on the way home. Indulged in some Skinny Pop, and even a Nutrageous bar
(I've had one in my drawer for a while now and resisted). Additional
elliptical, even an extra 20min today. Reading/riding on the bike too,
although it was late in the evening, I wasn't sure I would get it in.
The older boys had basketball clinic. Managed to get in dinner (Hawaiian
Haystacks) before they left. It's hard to coordinate schedules. I do
like the chicken&gravy over rice, but I didn't have any tonight,
keeping calories quite low for the day, even with my earlier
indulgences.
1008 (Thursday) 164.2. Total Burn 3342. Exercise Burn 1640/1578 (60minElliptical, Zumba x2, Bike). Calories in 1900. Early
elliptical, Zumba, and a quick stop at the store. Additional elliptical
and bike. Hubs and #3 had another derby tonight, I managed to make a
spaghetti dinner to feed them before they were off (although #2 was gone
to work already). I did indulge in some of the french bread. Evening
Zumba, then home for a shower and to bed.
1009 (Friday) 164.3. Total Burn 2519. Exercise Burn 770/754 (60minElliptical, Bike). Calories in 1950. A
little bummed that weight went UP from yesterday's weigh-in. I
definitely had a deficit yesterday. Not sure if I was down about that
(although overall satisfied with the one pound loss for the week), or
just a bit worn out from my week, but it wasn't a terribly productive
day. Friday is late-start anyway (at the high school and middle school)
and now that I don't have a Zumba class to go to ... I was just dragging
after the final drop off. I didn't have internal motivation to do Zumba
on my own, instead, I took a nap. Because I'm a SAHM with kids in
school and I'm spoiled and lazy like that. Early out at the elementary.
Grabbed some Papa Murphy on the way home from picking up the
middle-schooler. That was dinner. I did have some of the thin crust with
alfredo. I wanted more, but limited myself to two pieces. Hubs and #3
did a derby again. #5 had a friend over, and I didn't quite feel
comfortable disappearing into the gym, so I didn't get in a lot of
activity today.
1010 (Saturday) 164.4. Total Burn 3002. Exercise Burn 950/1236 (60minElliptical, Bike). Calories in 800. Slept
in a little, then hit the elliptical first thing. #5 had a basketball
game at 11:00. I tried to walk around a little as I ran the video
camera. He and I did a little shopping after, picking him up a new ball
and some new shoes. It was a productive day at home. Vacuuming,
bathrooms, laundry, cleaning out some cupboards and mowing the
lawn. Hubs took the ducks to a farm for the winter. Big football day for
the local colleges, but #4 was watching basketball (pre-season NBA). #2
worked the Real soccer game (double header) then stopped by KFC, and
ended up staying and helping them close as they were understaffed. I did
get in additional elliptical and my reading/riding on the bike ... kept
calories way low today.
1011 (Sunday) 163.2. Total Burn 2472. Exercise Burn 650/713 (60minElliptical). Calories in 2400. Not
sure if it was my empty tummy keeping me awake, or something else, but
it wasn't a great night for sleeping. Hubs left early for some
pickleball. I had to hit church a little earlier than my usual, so we
didn't do the traditional Sunday Circle breakfast. There were Krispie
Creme left over from yesterday ... hubs had brought them home after his
trip dropping off the ducks (I had one yesterday, one today, #4
resisted and didn't have any! The other kids had them for breakfast).
Walked to/from church. #2 was off to work again. The rest of us hit
Texas Roadhouse for an early dinner. I limited myself to one roll. I
hadn't totally planned on an hour of elliptical today. I did one 20min
session in the morning, and ended up doing two more in the evening after
eating a bit more than I had planned. Still kept intake under burn ...
just barely!
1012 (Monday) 164.8. Total Burn 3180. Exercise Burn 1450/1412
(60minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, 30min/1.5mileTreadmillIncline, 10minWii).
Calories in 1400. Back to the routine. Got in early elliptical,
40min before Zumba. Stopped at Kmart on the way home. #2 was home,
hadn't been feeling well at school. He had a basketball game in the
evening, but was skipping it to attend a work thing (who IS this kid?).
He was able to get a nap in too. Poor kid is really burning the candle
at both ends. Hubs took #4 to a Jazz game (pre-season, but front row
seats). Didn't get a letter from my missionary today :(
1013 (Tuesday) 163.2. Total Burn 3280. Exercise Burn 1600/1523
(60minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, 60min/4milesTrack, 15minWEIGHTS).
Calories in 2050. The kids often like to go a little early to
school, get in extra playing time. Today we were early enough that I
returned home and then walked to Zumba. It was a beautiful morning, but
the cool outside made the gym in the church seem extra warm. It felt so
good to walk out into the cool morning after class! I really need to get
more accomplished, especially on Tuesdays, the early class gives me
some extra time. I just haven't felt very motivated of late. #2 was
working a double Real game, so he was off as soon as school was out. #3
has had a cold, but still hit weights after school, and the basketball
clinic in the evening. #5 had scouts after school, and then
basketball practice in the evening. #4 came with us and shot around,
while I walked the track. I just didn't have any energy to jog tonight.
1014 (Wednesday) 162.9. Total Burn 3458. Exercise Burn 1621/1701 (100minElliptical, Zumba, Bike). Calories in 2000. Got
in my early elliptical, and then more than the usual throughout the day
(I started a new show, "Zoo" which has me hooked). Zumba at MZL, it was
a "purple party" for domestic awareness. They always take group
pictures with these, but I usually take off quickly at the end. This
time they stopped class quick, so I was actually in the picture. I went
overboard with the candy corn today ... I can't just have one handful, I
end up having several.
1015 (Thursday) 162.6. Total Burn 3148. Exercise Burn 1400/1393 (60minElliptical, Zumba x2). Calories in 2450. The
kids are out of school for UEA, so I slept in, and didn't get in any
early elliptical. In fact, I barely made it to Zumba at 9:00. The kids
actually seemed bored already (just on day one) and #3 and #4 both spend
a bit of time in the home gym (MY home gym). I hit evening Zumba as
well. Hubs was packed and supposed to fly out to Seattle today at 5:45,
but got to the airport late and missed the flight. He ended up
re-booking for the morning, so he came home to sleep. He just can't stay
away ;) There had been an advertisement for the buffet Golden Corral and
the two little boys thought it looked good. We hadn't been in forever,
so I told them I'd take them today. It was a bust. The kids were not
impressed at all. I was glad they had gotten in on a $2 special. I ate
too much though ...
1016 (Friday) 164.2. Total Burn 3042. Exercise Burn 1380/1278
(30minElliptical, Zumba, 80min/4.5milesTrack, Bike). Calories in 2000. With
no school carpools, I was able to hit Zumba. The two yougest kids
wanted to go shoot hoops at the rec center. I feel comfortable leaving
them if older brothers are there to watch ... but older brothers didn't
want to go. So I stayed, walked the track and did some bike while they
played. My folks came over in the evening. We went out to Mountain
Mike's pizza, which had a gluten-free crust for Grandpa, and video games
for the kids. We always bring plenty of quarters. Then my folks came
back to the house and we played games. Scattergories, Rummikube and
Apples to Apples. It was a fun night. We missed #2 who was working.
1017 (Saturday) 164.5. Total Burn 2889. Exercise Burn 1200/1123 (100minElliptical, Bike, Hula). Calories in 1800. We
didn't have a lot on deck today, no basketball games with the fall
break. I went to the grocery store to grab some things, we were about
out of milk and bread. #3 got invited to go play basketball with his
buddies, but then they got kicked out of the church, so I had to go
right back and pick him up. There had been rain in the forecast, but it
didn't hit until late. I didn't even know it was raining until #3
pointed it out. #2 was working concessions at the soccer game, I hoped
they didn't get too wet there!
1018 (Sunday) 163.2. Total Burn 2540. Exercise Burn 830/781 (60minElliptical, Bike, Hula). Calories in 2450. Without
Daddy here, we didn't do the usual Sunday Circles, as he is the waffle
maker! I did pancakes instead. Usually pancakes don't really appeal to
me, but I had some. I got in some exercise, but not a lot, just barely
enough to cover calories for the day (as they were a bit high, dang ice
cream and candy corn temptations!) I got in a nice Sunday nap as well.
1019 (Monday) 164.4. Total Burn 3513. Exercise Burn 1730/1754 (100minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, Hula). Calories in 1800. Back
to the routine. Up early for some elliptical before getting the boys
off to school. It was a "purple party" at Zumba, and quite a larger
crowd than the usual. I did a quick stop at Kmart on the way home. Got
in several more elliptical sessions and my bike. Also some hula. Monday
Mountain Mike pizza day, I just grabbed it to bring home. Hubs returned
safely from his trip, but didn't get in until really late.
1020 (Tuesday) 162.3. Total Burn 3601. Exercise Burn 1650/1847
(60minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, 60min/4.1milesTrack). Calories in 2400. Up
and ellipticalled, then got the boys off to school. Walked to/from
Zumba again. Back at home, I made dough and prepped breadsticks and
cinnamon rolls. I baked up some chicken and made soup for dinner. Got in
some additional exercise and did weights. #5 had his practice in the
evening, so I walked the track while waiting.
1021 (Wednesday) 164.0. Total Burn 3339. Exercise Burn 1444/1575 (80minElliptical, Zumba, Bike). Calories in 1850. The
usual morning (elliptical sessions and morning school carpools) and
then Zumba. Got in extra elliptical throughout the day, and bike. Made
some scones with the leftover dough.
1022 (Thursday) 162.8. Total Burn 3487. Exercise Burn 1595/1731 (80minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, Lawn Mow). Calories in 1950. Got
in my elliptical, Zumba and bike, and got the lawn mowed as well.
Evening Zumba didn't happen though, as I was the only one to show ;(
Still at 31+K for the day!
1023 (Friday) 162.6. Total Burn 3185. Exercise Burn 1270/1430 (60minElliptical, Zumba, Bike). Calories in 1450. I
sleep in a little on Fridays with late start at the high school and
middle school. I wasn't feeling 100% either. My stomach felt a little
sick, and my head was foggy. I did some elliptical and got the kids off
to school. I wasn't sure if I had the motivation to even try to do Zumba
on my own. Then Nina posted about her $5 Friday class, a new location,
and I knew right where it was. I decided it hit it. It was a little
crowded ... and I hoped being a paid class it might start on time, but
alas, still late ... but I was so glad I went and I felt good after
(although later in the day the tummy/head issues did come back a bit).
Got in some additional elliptical and bike. Should have done weights,
but didn't get them in. Early out at the elementary, and after
middle-school pickup, #3 had a game (at Soccer City, close to my Monday
Zumba). They lost. Two more games tomorrow. Kept calories in check.
1024 (Saturday) 161.9. Total Burn 2495. Exercise Burn 650/744 (Zumba, Walking). Calories in 2550. I
had been looking forward to a lazy Saturday morning sleep in, but then
Hubs said he was taking off around 7:00 to go mountain biking. So I
decided to get up too, and hit a Zumba class. I'd gone to Zumba
Underground a long time ago, when it was in the basement of a house. She
has since started Saturdays at a local gym. She was letting her
Undergrounders in for free. It was a nice space, nice floor, just four
of us. I'll try to hit it again. Then #5 had his basketball game at
10:00. Very easy win for the boys, but my munchkin slid into the
concrete seating while trying to save a ball and hit his head hard. Poor
kid. I was so cold and not feeling great when we got back home, so I
layed down for a bit. Then I was off with #3 to his two games at 3:00
and 5:00. I was video-taping, but as we were getting thrashed I figured I
wouldn't be making a highlight video, and I walked while I watched. I
walked the hallway while reading in-between games, and even practiced a
little Zumba when I found an empty room. In the evening Hubs and I
watched "Age of Adeline" and ate popcorn. Yummy popcorn. Oops ... over
in calories!
1025 (Sunday) 161.8. Total Burn 2401. Exercise Burn 400/650 (40minElliptical). Calories in 2400. I
got my lazy morning sleep in today. We were planning a big, early
dinner, so we didn't do the usual Sunday Circles. #2 was off to KFC for a
10:00-10:30 shift. Poor kid, it's been understaffed so he's had so many
more hours than he wants, but he's so loyal and helpful. Hubs and I did
a little food prep, as he wants to eat better (and he didn't have a
lazy sleep in, he was off for a run in the early hours). It was only my
second time at Costco ever! We stopped at Smiths too, as the kids had
gone through all the grapes I'd purchased just a few days earlier. They
were great grapes! We hit Rodizio, the Brazillian steak house at Trolly
Square right when they opened at 4:00. At first #4 seemed to be having a
bit of an anxiety attack (complaining of his tummy), he didn't like
anything on the buffet portion. But he surprised us by being willing to
try a bunch of the different meats ... rattlesnake sausage, wild boar,
chicken heart (he said that was disgusting). Our family favorites are
the traditional beef and bacon wrapped turkey. We were all quite
stuffed. It was a fun family outing, just wish the two oldest boys could
have been with us.
1026 (Monday) 163.8. Total Burn 3732. Exercise Burn 1895/1970 (60minElliptical, Zumba x2, Bike). Calories in 900. Back
to the routine. Getting up early enough to get in some elliptical
before taking the kids to school. I quickly made some blueberry muffins
too (well, me and Betty Crocker) to take to Zumba, as we were having a
little breakfast baby shower for Nina after class. I did my usual quick
stop at Kmart on the way home to spend my weekly Fitstudio points. Got
in a little additional elliptical and bike. Laundry time too. #2 had
work in the evening. Daddy took the three younger boys to Maga's for
shakes. I hit a Halloween Zumba class located nearby ($40 for a
10-pass). It was a little more crowded than I would like, and almost all
Halloween songs with everyone dressed up. It was also 90 minutes rather
than the usual hour ... so big steps for the day. I wasn't terribly
hungry today either, calories were way low.
1027 (Tuesday) 160.9. Total Burn 3366. Exercise Burn 1675/1620
(60minElliptical, Zumba, Bike, 60min/4.5milesTrack). Calories in 1500. It
was a little cool this morning, so the kids didn't go quite as early (I
was busy prepping a roast for the crock pot too). I didn't quite have
time to get back home and walk, so I just stopped on the way home from
dropping the boys at the elementary school. Got in Zumba, and more
elliptical and bike back at home. I also had a doctor's appointment,
just my annual exam. Everything seemed fine, still waiting on some
bloodwork. Got a flu shot and lab work, but was in and out in under an
hour. Hubs had a derby and #3 went along to help. #5 had basketball
practice. #4 went and just shot hoops and I walked/jogged while I
waited.
1028 (Wednesday) 159.8. Total Burn 3132. Exercise Burn 1050/1393 (60minElliptical, Zumba). Calories in 2000. I
was dragging a little this morning. Still got some morning elliptical
in, and hit Zumba. I was actually surprised my stats were as good as
they were. My left arm (flu shot) was feeling sore, and I just felt a
lethargy in my legs. I pushed through, but then needed to lay down for a
bit. Then off to the elementary to check out #4 for a dental
appointment. I usually will leave the kids and run a few errands, but I
wasn't sure anxiety child would be cool with that, and it wasn't
supposed to be that long of an appointment. They pulled out a baby tooth
that had a cavity. Unfortunately it had spread, so we'll need to come
back in a month or so. I also made an appointment for #3 for ortho which
was overdue. Got #4 settled back at home, then did the other school
carpool pickups. We didn't really have any plans in the evening, low-key
night at home.
1029 (Thursday) 159.6. Total Burn 2731. Exercise Burn 700/993 (60minElliptical). Calories in 2200. I
had forgotten to set my second alarm (I have one set for 5:30 to make
sure #2 is up and off, then one for 6:30 for me). I woke a little after
7:00, and quickly woke #3 and we still got him to school on time, but I
didn't get my early elliptical in. Dang ... and this was the morning I
miss Zumba too. I just stayed at the school after dropping off the
munchkins, finding a parking spot and then going into the gym to wait
for the parade. After the parade, the 6th grade (#4) performed
"Thriller" ... then it was off to #4's class to help with the halloween
party. I had brought the cup crash, monster toss, eyeball relay and
PicturEEKa and got the other parent volunteers set up helping. Seven
minute rotations x 12 ... so finally done a couple hours later. I'd worn
some kitty ears, and had my picture taken several times for the "parent
in a costume" scavenger hunt. When 6th grade was done, I rushed to my
4th grader's classroom and there was in charge of Bingo. We finished up
with about 25 minutes before school got out. Do I check the kids out and
go home? Go home (for 10 minutes) and come back? I ended up just
waiting. Long day at the school! Got in some elliptical at home, but
that was it for exercise for the day. I went to Zumba, but like last
week, no one showed. Hubs and #3 were off doing a derby. #2 was off
working.
1029 (Thursday) 159.6. Total Burn 2731. Exercise Burn 700/993 (60minElliptical). Calories in 2200. I
had forgotten to set my second alarm (I have one set for 5:30 to make
sure #2 is up and off, then one for 6:30 for me). I woke a little after
7:00, and quickly woke #3 and we still got him to school on time, but I
didn't get my early elliptical in. Dang ... and this was the morning I
miss Zumba too. I just stayed at the school after dropping off the
munchkins, finding a parking spot and then going into the gym to wait
for the parade. After the parade, the 6th grade (#4) performed
"Thriller" ... then it was off to #4's class to help with the halloween
party. I had brought the cup crash, monster toss, eyeball relay and
PicturEEKa and got the other parent volunteers set up helping. Seven
minute rotations x 12 ... so finally done a couple hours later. I'd worn
some kitty ears, and had my picture taken several times for the "parent
in a costume" scavenger hunt. When 6th grade was done, I rushed to my
4th grader's classroom and there was in charge of Bingo. We finished up
with about 25 minutes before school got out. Do I check the kids out and
go home? Go home (for 10 minutes) and come back? I ended up just
waiting. Long day at the school! Got in some elliptical at home, but
that was it for exercise for the day. I went to Zumba, but like last
week, no one showed. Hubs and #3 were off doing a derby. #2 was off
working.
1030 (Friday) 160.4. Total Burn 2930. Exercise Burn 1200/1187 (60minElliptical, Zumba, Bike). Calories in 2100. The
kids were out of school today. I slept in, but was up in time to hit
Debbie's Zumba class in Daybreak. I wore my Halloween shirt, and there
were some Halloween songs again. I stopped at the Dollar Store and
Walmart on the way home. I did get in elliptical and bike, calories went
slightly over, but not bad for a Friday. Spent quite a bit of time
going through the costumes ... it is purge time! Hubs was out with some
work buddies late. #2 brought his girlfriend and some pumpkins over and
they carved them. Ahh, the smell of pumpkin guts. We haven't gotten
around to it for a few years, but the little ones didn't seem that into
it.
1031 (Saturday) 161.3. Total Burn 2693. Exercise Burn 650/945 (60minElliptical). Calories in 2000. Happy
Halloween! No sleeping in, as #5 had an 8:00 basketball game. They won.
#3 wanted to hang out with some friends, friends that live FAR, where I
haven't been before, and would require a late pickup. I just knew I
wasn't up for it myself, but Hubs agreed to take him and pick him up. I
made cookie-press cookies, in a pumpkin shape. They are a family
favorite, especially of #3. One cookie press broke, but luckily I had a
backup and was able to finish. The two little boys hadn't been sure they
were even going trick-or-treating but decided to in the end. #5 just
dressed up as a basketball player (one of his NBA jerseys) and #4 was
going to go as a Lego Guy (he'd accidentally forgotten the costume at
school yesterday, but I had stopped and picked it up) ... but I
suggested a "Ref" to keep with the basketball theme. Normally, one
parent goes out with the kids, and the other stays home to hand out
candy. The boys said they were old enough to go alone, and would stay in
the immediate neighborhood, so I let them (of course after a bit I
stressed and wished I had gone). They made it back fine. #4 gave #5 all
his candy, and I get all the "nut" ones (Reeses, Butterfinger, BabyRuth,
Snickers) as the youngest is allergic. Too many of the cookies tonight
too though! #4 had been super active, and was close to a new goal of
40,000 steps on his Fitbit, so he kept walking around until he hit it. I
was glad when everyone was in bed and asleep!
