Traditions

I would like to think tradition is a big thing in our house. At certain times of the year we make a special effort to do things that have become fun for our family. Last weekend we went to the Halloween Howl at the Jr. Museum. I think it had been our third year in a row. The kids love and look forward to it. Then of course there is the pumpkin patch on the corner near our house. It has been where we have gone for the past 5 years. Yes, the pumpkins are outrageously priced but the whole experience is well worth it. Then we have a fall festival/Halloween party at our house that is in its 4th or 5th year as well. We invite a couple of family friends and have chili and hang out and then go trick or treating. It has always been a great time of food, fun and fellowship. Last night was the "highlight" of our fall tradition - "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown." Now this one can sometimes fall through the cracks unless someone makes sure they look out for it. It is only played on network television once and if you miss it, oh well. This is something daddy and I grew up watching. It was made in 1966!! And to me, those are the very best kind of traditions, the ones we as parents did as kids :) Thankfully Grandma called during dinner to let us know it was on. We had already had a fire in the fireplace. We just had to finish dinner and take showers/baths and get ready to snuggle on the couch. Everyone was ready by 8. Teeth brushed, PJs on, blankets, pillows and stuffed animals on our massive couch that fits all 5 of us. For the next half hour the kids were glued to the TV just waiting to see if the Great Pumpkin would arrive. Little Mama had lots of questions about Snoopy and the Red Barron. Other than that every one was silent for 30 minutes. Including Mommy and Daddy . . .