To be a bit down that DH isn't here for Halloween

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we usually have a lot of fun as a family...we like decorating and taking the DC's to trick or treat, this year he is working abroad..we do miss each other generally but for some reason I feel particulary sad today....it's only bloody Halloween! I have to take the kids trick or treating on my own...which makes me feel a bit pathetic for some reason..I feel worried that the DC's wont enjoy it as much....we did get an invite to a friends party this weekend but could not go as no lift...I don't drive...so I KNOW in my heart we are not some poor lonely family....I just feel all tearful!

I have done pumpkins...we made halloween biscuits and the DC's seem happy enough ...Daddy skyped this morning and asked us to phone him when he kids are about to go out....so he can take part a bit...but I am taken aback by how sad I am!

We will all be reunited in December as we are joining him....it's been almost three months apart now so maybe I am just getting to the end of my tether...does anyone hve any suggestions for activities we can do at home to buck us up a bit? DD's and 6 and two...and please tell me if I am wallowing or unreasonable

Aw, I can't think of any activities, but you are not being unreasonable at all! I think it's any family occasion or tradition that can make separation worse, even if they aren't birthdays or Christmas! Halloween is a big deal to your family, so I'd be a bit blue as well if I were you.

aww that sucks

sorry no good advice but

I guess, but Hallowe'en is the least significant of family holidays - you've got Xmas to look forward to

Halloween we don't really celebrate at all tbh but if it is usually a big day for your family, why not out trick or treating with a friend and her dc who lives near you or does drive? Invite them back to your place afterwards for a pizza?

I really do not think you are BU, if Halloween is a big event for your family, it is normal that it more than usual reminds you that your DH is not there and you very much miss him.

I think if you are not letting on too much on how sad you are, your dcs should have a great time. I have no idea for suggestins of activities but maybe you could film your trickor treating round with your mobile so you can let him see after and it would also make, dressing up and other things more exiting to your Dcs if they know Dad will be able to see the/share the fun even if he is not actually present.

No friends nearby ZZZ...they all have plans anyway and I won't impose. Ah...I just need to get over myself...like someone said, at least it's not Christmas!

No , don't just get over yourself. You're allowed to feel sad but look why not call back the friend who invited you to the party, maybe someone could pick you up or maybe you could get a taxi out. Or is it that you are missing dh so much?

I'm not much for parties....I think it is just missing DH...not long...feel a tiny bit better now...thanks so much!