My little friend P is ready for Halloween. He keeps changing his mind about the costume he wants to wear for trick or treating. At first, he planned to be a superhero that I'd never heard of (the Flash?) but since then he spotted a Ninja costume for sale somewhere and that's what his heart is set on. At least for now, anyway. His mom reports that he's also obsessed with the idea of carving a pumpkin this year. She's never carved a pumpkin in her life (oh the horror!) so she had no idea where to even begin. When I told her that I've carved plenty of pumpkins in my time, we hatched a plan to surprise little P a couple of nights before Halloween. Mom invited me over for a little pumpkin carving party....she's supplying the pumpkins, I'll bring along some safe carving tools and the knowledge of how to proceed. Oh, and candles. There's something magical about lighting a candle and putting it inside of a jack o' lantern to glow! I'm also planning to pick up a pizza on the way over to share. Little P. is going to be so surprised when I show up
at his house to carve pumpkins with him and his momma!
Here's a piece of Halloween art he made for me at school the other day. His mom said, "See? What did I tell you? He's obsessed with pumpkins this year!" when he presented it to me.
Of course, good manners meant a thank you note and reciprocal gift the next day:
That silly boy sat himself down at my desk one afternoon this week, put my reading glasses on, and said:
"I'm MISTER BARLOW. Do not bother me, I am working!" Hahaha. That kid is a riot. The next day he rang the front door buzzer and when I looked at the camera, he was grinning up at it with a fake moustache and sunglasses on. I laughed so hard! Seeing this little guy is often the best part of my workday. I'm sure we'll have a blast carving pumpkins and eating pizza when the night comes!
The Flash used to be one of my favorite comics when I was young; he's so fast you can't see him.
ReplyDeleteAha! Got it!
DeleteNot much trick and treating in the lockdown world this year
ReplyDeleteYou're probably right. What a shame!
DeleteThis child is the greatest! Will you be doing any fantastical carving?
ReplyDeleteNo, I think I'll stick to simple templates that will be easy for everyone to do. More intricate carvings take more time than I'll be spending there. Plus, O want 8 year old P. to be able to successfully finish his.
DeleteP will remember these moments all his life!
ReplyDeleteI think you're probably right!
DeleteLovely post. We have problems pumpkin carving at halloween here. No ripe pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteThat's right! Your seasons are reversed! What a crazy world. :)
DeleteThe extrovert kids are always fun. I hope it follows him through life.
ReplyDeleteYes, he's already got a good sense of humor. That will serve him well.
DeleteHe is one special boy! I can see how it would be easy to get attached to him. That pumpkin carving party will be fun for all of you especially P!
ReplyDeleteI think his mom is looking forward to it too!
DeleteWhat a wonderful boy !
ReplyDeleteHe's a good kid.
DeleteP is an absolute gift. And so are you!
ReplyDeleteAww thanks Mitchell!
DeleteSounds like fun! I haven't carved a pumpkin in years -- a kid is the essential ingredient in that process.
ReplyDeleteYou don't need a kid! Adults can carve and drink wine and that's REALLY fun!
DeleteI'm guessing that the pumpkin carving/pizza party will be something he remembers for the rest of his life. Enjoy! :)
ReplyDeleteI'll post photos of our finished pumpkins!
DeleteI carve 2-3 pumpkins one must always be scary as that is their job of course.
ReplyDeleteOoh! I love that! Good for you!
DeleteWhat sweetness that child is! It makes my heart happy to know that you two have each other.
ReplyDeleteWe have a fun friendship. ❤
DeleteWhat memorable fun that will be. For everyone.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to it!
DeleteI haven't carved a pumpkin since my kids were little. Your blog post reminded me of the pumpkin guts smell. Halloween sure will be different this year.
ReplyDeleteYou should carve one this year! Why not?
DeleteShouldn't "trick or treating" be banned this year because of COVID-19?
ReplyDeleteP's Auntie Jennifer is the best auntie ever but in turn P is a wonderful nephew. By the way, why did his parents call him P? Surely he deserved a full name like Paul, Peregrine or even Pumpkin!
Trick or treating will be seriously curtailed, but a few places (like the mall) are offering candy with plenty of safety measures in place.
DeleteJennifer, I'm in stitches here about the "I'm MR Barlow"-scene little P. enacted for you!!!
ReplyDeleteAll three of you will have a great time when you go over for the pumpkin carving. Three Ps: Pizza, Pumpkin and Little P! :-D
You are helping to make his Halloween special during COVID! How sweet of you! We haven't figured out how (or if) we will distribute to trick or treaters this year. I think we will see how the weather might be...
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