The one thing I wanted real bad as a kid was to celebrate Halloween. How could I not? All the books I read had children in funny Halloween costumes going from house to house trick or treating. It was THE thing to do as a kid. But of course, here we never celebrated it. And if we attempted it, neighbours would probably think we were whacked.
Then again, this generation might be a tad more open-minded with global television and the Internet. And we live in a different neighbourhood now. We know all our neighbours and they know us, and most of them are kind and friendly, especially since we had Jack. I can truly see Jack, in a few years, togged up in some cute Halloween costume inspired from the Costume Chatter Blog carrying an empty pumpkin I probably scooped out for him, with a group of friends trick or treating to the bemused aunties and uncles in our block.
Despite this being a rather safe country, I’d still watch from afar and warn him to stay close, limiting his adventures to our block and on the ground floor only where I can see him. I’d grill him on Halloween safety tips to ensure he doesn’t get in trouble. And his evening of Halloween fun would end right here, at home with Mom giving him and his little friends a ton of nice treats and a Halloween party.
Wouldn’t you say that’s living vicariously through my baby? 
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August 3rd, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I can’t remember if I ever got back to you to explain about my new blog. I’m sorry it has taken me so long. Now that I type this out, I feel like I didn’t get back to you afterall even though since I read your comment, I’ve wanted to. It’s been crazy busy and I guess it keeps slipping my mind.
With that said…
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Thanks for stopping by.
Now, onto your post…
I don’t see any problem living vicariously through children as long as they are having a good time with it as well. Perhaps you can make the first adventure for him out worry free by planning ahead of time with a select few friends willing to participate in the Halloween fun. As he gets older, you’ll certainly need to be more cautious but the first time can be planned and stress free!
August 4th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Living vicariously through our kids… don’t we all?
August 5th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Hey D!
No worries. My memory is full of holes. So I hear you. It’s cool. I love your new site.
Figur8: Aye, through them toys no?
Jack is like me. He’s fearless and tries everything. I just teach him how.
He’ll love Halloween. He’ll read about them in the same books I read as a kid and knowing him, knowing me, he will want to celebrate it too.
Heck, I’ll probably dress up and go with him!
August 5th, 2008 at 1:35 am
Hahaha… I took Gavin to Playland today. I was crawling through the tunnels and sliding down the slides with him. I think I was the only mother doing that. I wonder what that says about me?
August 5th, 2008 at 1:38 am
It means we’re all kids at heart.
Forever young!
Today I chased Jack all over Vivo. LOL! He screamed in delight every time he stood still and waited for me to catch him.
August 8th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
I loved Halloween as a child. Now, I’m all grown up with 4 kiddos of my own and I make darn sure that they get to enjoy every bit of it. From pumpkin patches to choosing their own costumes, to trick-or-treating and everything in between. It’s such a fun time of year to be a kid. Or a big kid!