Neighbor Logan (9) makes Halloween worthwhile. He came dashing through the rain after school, proudly wearing his costume. I kept myself from asking what character he was, because I would probably have lost stature in his eyes for not knowing. I’m short enough, as it is.
His eyes zeroed in on the bowl of candy by the door, only for a nanosecond, before he looked at my face. Now if that isn’t self-control, I don’t know what is. Take a proud bow, Shawn and Bob, for training in good manners.
I was surprised that Logan took off his shoes, because I thought he would have too many other things to do than spend time here. He said he could stay for a little while. We had a drink and played with a balloon. I used my hands; he used his feet. As he bounced around, he shared that he had broken a record of the school. If I understood him correctly, that school has existed for 38 years. I don’t know what the previous record was, but Logan ran a mile in 6 minutes, 11 seconds. No wonder we thought he ran very fast in our yard! He’s a winner, that’s for sure.
I had two items for him to find today. Usually I hide a granola bar for him, but this time he was to look for two packs of orange things. He quickly found the faux-Lego pieces in the dining room. His choice was to play with them here or take them home. Home won. When he left, I put the blocks in a bag and dumped all the candy in, as well. Some day he might realize there were hugs included with every piece.
Mehrling Muse 
We got snow here, so I don’t think we’re getting any trick or treaters this year.
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That’s one way to get out of it! In both NY and NC we’ve lived where no children or only one child would come to our door on Halloween.
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My professor said last Thursday, that he and his wife live on an isolated road with only 3 houses, so every year, even though his wife keeps candy handy, they have only one or two trick or treat-ers.
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We have one a year. David and I have nibbled on the leftovers. There aren’t many pieces left, because I bought only the two kinds that Logan said were best. Do you eat American candy bars? My dad was a dentist, so we never had candy in the house.
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I love candy- would the peppermint sweets count as candies( red and white rounds)?
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Yes. Peppermint sweets count as candy.
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Awww how awesome! I always ask kids now what they are as I never guess right.
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Perhaps you would recognize the name of characters. I’m so out of touch with young people that I wouldn’t have a clue.
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There are lots I don’t know too so don’t feel bad!
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He is growing up so fast. I dressed as Morticia from the Adamms Family but realize I didn’t get a decent picture! That’s not like me.
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I’m sorry you didn’t get a picture of yourself. You had lots of good ones in costume recently.
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I can’t believe I messed up like that. But I have to share. We had this one kid show up as a dinosaur and he was absolutely adorable. He said it was hot “in there” as he waddled away. I think it was more costume than he bargained for. I would guess he was about Logans age and size. Cute!
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Awww. Children sometimes have a hard time.
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So cute!
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Funny. Very nice pic. He looks like a fun little human!
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Logan would like you. He has a beautiful gray cat named Jasmine. Whenever I go across the street, Jasmine will come and spend a little time with me. I’ll tell her about you the next time I see her.
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Oh, please do. She sounds lovely!!
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That’s awesome that Logan had some time to spend with you. 🙂 He’s got a cool costume but like you I’m clueless. I think you were smart not to ask.
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It’s very cool that he likes to share his life with you. You are both richer for it!
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Wow! He’s a fast runner … is he interested in athletics? Fab costume and looks like he’s having a great time with you!
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Logan participates in all the school sports, and his parents sometimes enroll him in outside teams. They say he is short for his age, and despite that, he can run! He had a rough start in life, being taken away from his mom by the state when he was two years old. Our neighbors fostered him then and adopted him when he was four.
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Anne, I’m tear-eyed reading abougt Logan’s early start in life … and look at the young man now! Smiles, charms and full of love – ready to receive and give!
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Logan’s story is an amazing, on-going saga. We are blessed to be a part of his life.
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Wow. Great story about his adoption. That makes it all the more wonderful that he gets love from you and your family. A lot of healing for one little boy.
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Logan is speedy! Congratulations to him for breaking his school record. I think he probably realized right now that there are hugs in every gift from you!
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What a nice young man to have for a neighbour.
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I don’t know the super heroes or TV characters either – I’d have to just smile and say “what a great costume!” You don’t want to say “cute” if “ferocious” or “scary” were better choices. 🙂
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What a good choice of words!
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Good for Logan! I, also, have no idea what the costume is! I wouldn’t ask either. I did that to my grandson when it came to Avengers and whoever the other super heroes are…..He just heaved a great big sigh and told me again. For the life of me I still can’t get it straight.
My sons all ran cross country. The best one at it was my middle son, Luke. He was also the shortest but boy could he run.
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That’s nice to know that Luke is/was a good runner.
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So you’ve switched your hugs to candy pieces, eh? I remember them being in rolled dough we played with while. you baked bread. Seriously sweet post, and yay Logan for breaking records 🙂
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What a memory! I hope hugs were always being sent out with any conveyance at hand.
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What a wonderful relationship you have with your neighbor Logan! You are both very special people.
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John has been a magnet for our grandsons, as well as Logan. They all have special relationships with each other. I’m a facilitator on the side, which is fine with me.
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Love the Logan tales. Wish he would visit more and we would get more to read of his exploits. The balloon kicking seems fun- glad he broke a record. It is great for young people to have people validate their achievements- in the long run, it pays off. He will always cherish those memories. I guess Logan is too big for real hugs from his “grandmother”.
Susie
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We were asked not to hug Logan. He was abused before the state took him away from his mother, and the therapist said people should not do physical things with him. Shawn and Bob adopted him when he was four years old.
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I had no idea of Logans’ story. I am so glad he has you and was blessed with many gifts as well.
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When Logan was taken from his birth mother, the only edible thing in the house was a jar of pickles. He loves pickles to this day.
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awwh- My own Kyle is adopted. He weighed 14 lbs at 2 yrs old when I got him!
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That’s marvelous that you adopted him. You saved his life on many counts.
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I never knew that story of Logan either, so sad, but you guys are wonderful surrogate grandparents for him. Tell him congrats for being a winner at school, having good manners, and rocking that teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles costume or whatever it was, lol! 🤣
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Grandson David knew the character that Logan was copying. The costume was really something.
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How lucky you both are to be able to love through generations!
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You have to stretch your love over long distances. We’re very happy both grandsons are in the same state with us.
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