When I was a kid, I was always afraid of the 'monster' under the bed. I'd get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, and when I came back, I'd make a running leap and jump towards the bed when I was about five feet away from the footboard, because I didn't want what was under the bed to grab me. I knew that there really wasn't anything there, it was just the 'what if.' Remember doing that? I know I'm not the only one that used to do that. Just admit it!
Now at 41, I'm afraid of nothing, which really irritates my son, especially when he tries to scare me. It's funny how as you get older things just don't seem to bother you. I wonder why that is? I did however always enjoy Halloween, but not for the costumes, or for the witches, ghosts or goblins. We always had to make our costumes, because my parents couldn't afford to purchase the store bought costumes. I was always a hobo, raggedy-ann, or a scarecrow. One year I was even the bionic woman (remember her). For me, and I think it still holds true for children today. . .Halloween is ALL about the candy.
Halloween now, is still fun for me. Our neighborhood is always filled with a huge amount of trick or treaters, and lots of jack-o-lanterns on the front porches. One particular house goes all out and does a haunted house. He works on it for about a month, and although I've never been through it, it looks very detailed, and fun. As for myself and the neighbors on my culdesac, we all get together and have a huge cookout. Complete with hot dogs, pork BBQ, deviled eggs, potato salad, yummy desserts, hot apple cider, hot chocolate, and great conversation. We've been here for about 3 years now, and I always look forward to it. Not because it's Halloween, but for the simple fact that it's a time that all the neighbors are able to get together, eat, talk and just relax.
I said all of that, to say this. Halloween doesn't always have to be scary. It can be fun when used to meet with friends and neighbors to just sit back and relax and enjoy the time together. That's how I see Halloween. . .as being fun. And I like to make my Halloween graphics fun too.
Here is just another of the graphics that I have created to show you the 'cute' side of Halloween.
Goblins aren't scary. Sometimes they're just a little bashful.
