This is the third year in a row I’ve done this. We’re starting to get a reputation. I’m pretty sure I heard a kid exclaim “We have to go here, this is the best house in the neighborhood!” I loved seeing and hearing the kids’ reactions. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of that. Many mistakenly called them king-sized bars; I guess compared to the mini ones they look pretty big. There’s nothing better than seeing a kid’s eyes bug out when you give them a full-size Snickers or M&Ms.

We had well over 200 trick or treaters this year and I still had to give some kids the backup candy. I’ll make sure to be prepared next year for at least 250. I’ve decided to leave work an hour early next year, to have more time for taking my own kids trick or treating and to get back home in time to catch more of the younger trick or treaters.

I can’t believe it’s been a whole year. Last year, Halloween came just a few weeks after my world was shattered and I was just trying to take it one day at a time. I’ve been slowly glueing and taping it back together this past year. My life is still not great but it’s a lot better than where I was and getting better as time goes on.

Giving out full-size bars is honestly one of the highlights of my year, I just love seeing how happy it makes the kids. I also don’t mind the teenagers, I’d guesstimate about half of my trick or treaters were 13+. Childhood is so short, I’m more than OK with letting them try to hold onto it a little longer. My own kids are growing so quickly, I’m afraid to blink.