This year, there was a an initial disappointment there would be no trick or treating for my kids. Well… a bigger disappointment for the parent tax that goes along with it, but still off putting for them.

Knowing this was going to be a reality, we prepared them ahead of time.

They knew the situation.
They knew what to expect.
It wasn’t going to be the same as last year.

The usual excitement on the streets was all but dimmed as only some homes continued to decorate their homes in preparation for the night.

However, knowing this is the reality we face, other plans were made.

We spent the day together: making pizza dough, baking said pizza with their choice of toppings, hanging out, visiting grandparents in our bubble, watching a Halloween movie, and then breaking a piñata with enough candy to fill their bags.

Neighbours stopped by to drop off small baggies with treats and in turn, hand drawn thank you notes were returned for the favour.

It was a day full of excitement, costumes and fun.

To be honest, it was one of the best Halloweens we’ve had.

The only thing broken about it was a tradition that, maybe, needs to be rethought.