not to take my kids

[claw3]

trick or treating on halloween? I let my 4 year old get dressed up, but i refuse to take him out knocking on doors, much to his disappointment.

Does anyone go trick or treating?

er.... shall I tell her or shall you?

I don't think you need to worry for 11 months .

i like to plan ahead!

Can we at least get though Christmas first?

At that age, pre-arranged trick or treating to friends and neighbours only with you hovering at the end of the path, preferably with other like-minded mothers.

Katie - unfortunately dont have any living nearby. Neighbours are old and i wouldnt approach them to ask tbh. Good idea though

Thecrack - sorry im fairly new, didnt realise we could only discuss approaching events. slaps my wrist and hangs head in shame

When my DC's were tiny I used to pack them into the car and drive them to friends and family then host a small apple ducking/treacle scone party afterwards. Messy but fun.

Katie - family live too far away, wouldnt be possible. I did think of asking a few of his friends here, but then thought a 'halloween' party might be a bit OTT. I suppose a couple of friends with a few treats, would be pretty much like a play date.

Let them get dressed up, put a pumpkin or two out, have a few games and let them have some e-numbers. It will be fab. (Take lots of pictures).

Great idea i will go for it!! just hope they are not too disappointed, mention of a 'party' and 4 year olds expect bouncy castles and all sorts!!

Tell them you're starting a new tradition, "the credit crunch" party. Minimalist but fun!

We went to MIL house and MIL's neighbours house - all prearranged.
On the way back the old lady next door said she was waiting for them so we went there as well.

Just cos they're old doesn't mean neighbours wont get involved. If you went round with a couple packets of sweets and asked them if they would mind being trick or treated they would probably love it. Most oldies love little ones.

LOL I will look forward to the 'what is a credit crunch' questions!

Fresh - Seriously you havent meet my neighbours. The old man next door told my 4 year old to 'f off' when he asked for a ball back that had gone over his fence. Although his wife is very sweet, he really is a misery.

are you really worried about this? its such long way off

Tiredemma - I wouldnt say im really worried about this. Just making general conversation and looking for ideas.

Im amazed at how negative some people seem to be, why would anyone have a problem with this thread?

not negative at all

Just think its such a long way off to be thinking about halloween.

Its a bit like wondering whether to bother with an advent calendar for xmas 2010.

You can post what you like, likewise.

its like asking whether anyone is making their own easter eggs.

Not being negative just slightly bemused that anyone is thinking about this now...

PMSL Claw3

Why not have a halloween party you got a whole year to plan it you could invite a few children round make the house all spooky it would be fun.

Nothing wrong with being prepared IMO. Ask away.

I think if you posted 'shall I take my kids carol singing' you would have got a different type of reply, especially as xmas is imminent.

But i dont want to take my kids carol singing, so why would i ask that!!

Halloween was only a few weeks ago, my ds was disappointed, thought id ask what others do. Might not be here, next year to ask!

Bloody hell, this is silly, im now explaining myself

I was trying to use it as a comparison. You are wondering why people are negative about your halloween post, it is because halloween is months away. If you had been posting about christmas you would get rational replies as xmas is weeks away. If you post about xmas at easter (actually, many people do on here!!) then I suspect you would again get negative comments. Can you see what I meant? - I know you dont want to go caroling! (god- who would????)

Tiredemma - Did realise what you meant, was being sarky, sorry

Fairly new to the site, didnt realise there was a seasonal hierarchy!