GRANDKID'S GAZETTE, October 31, 2009

Halloween, the day of the year that brings good luck to many families as they gather to express gratitude to our parents as well as all others who have expressed kindness in many ways during past years. Some people also expect there may be mischievous gremlins hiding in unexpected places that cause problems during that October month. Perhaps that is what happened to the stock market that began a year ago this month.

But for most children and grandchildren Halloween was a fun day. My great-grandchildren arrived at 6:30. Miss Six was dressed as an angel, looking like one of those spiritual angels that love and protect her sisters and family from dangers. Her tall wings got out of place for a moment but Mommy was handy and straightened them out. (Those wonderful Mothers who are always there when needed.) My neighbour opened her door and called out for us to come over to her place next. Just a dozen or so steps saw them racing down the hall and a tap at the door brought Miss Six followed by Miss Four in her delightful fairy costume and Miss Two dressed as a ballet dancer. I’m glad the French invented the tu-tu for many dances because she looked absolutely fabulous. For a brief moment she tripped on one of her tiny feet and the treats scattered around the hall. But she was undaunted, bent down, picked up each wrapped treat, and returned them to her basket. If there had been thousands watching they would certainly have thought it was all part of the dance. The fascinating part was when she bent her knees, the tu-tu opened like a beautiful smiling flower when she rose and presented her basket before Grace, my lovely neighbour and her visitor. Daddy (dressed as a pleasant pirate) and Mommy (dressed as the perfect mother) were offered treats as well and then we hurried back to Gi-Gi’s place. I commented on each costume and one sister said “Grandma Stewart gave her the tu-tu last week for her birthday and we’re going to visit her next.”