Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

I put out my Halloween decorations this morning.  I've given most of it away to my kids, but I keep enough to make it fun when my grandkids come over.  My favorite sign is:  WELCOME MY PRETTIES.  I like the witch stuff, as well as the ravens and crows and ghosts.  I send or give the grandkids cards each year with paper decorations for their houses.  I love seeing kids in costume, and delight in what my grandkids choose.  Some of my favorites are my granddaughter as an ice cream cone, my middle grandson as a baby dragon, and my oldest grandson as a fairy Thomas the Train.  This make-believe stuff is creative, and my kids make sure it isn't about the candy.  I never give candy to them, only books or stuffies.  Already I've given the oldest boy a Snoopy dressed as a pumpkin.  I used to make caramel apples, but gave it up because of the sugar.  If I'm lucky I'll get to watch one of the grandkids trick or treating.  Last year I observed my middle grandboy being amazed at how wonderful the piece of candy he received tasted.  He only went to five houses, and each time he stopped and unwrapped the candy and stuffed it in his mouth before moving on.  No doubt much teeth brushing occurred at bedtime, but he definitely thought it was worth it.