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We all split up this year. 2 years ago I didn't realize it was our last year trick-or-treating all together. Who knew? Last year was a parade instead of trick or treat. This year my kids' ages meant that they all wanted different things and it worked out really well. My 10yo went with 3 friends on their own. A couple of the girls have smart watches to stay in touch with parents. My 7 yo went with some friends and a couple of moms accompanied them. My neighbor and I took "the littles": my 5yo, her 4yo and 2yo, and another 5yo neighbor tagged along. My husband happily stayed home to keep our candy bowl refilled.

One thing never changes. If the kids get any Butterfinger bars, they give them to me! (Why are Butterfingers so rare these days?! They're so good!)

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As I was watching your stories it occurred to me… Harlow may not like the feeling of being the little kid tagging along to big kid stuff. She probably loved it when Jack & Neve showed up, not only cause she loves them, but because they she could be the leader big kid and show them the ropes? I know my 9 year old’s whole demeanor changes when he’s around his cousins (a year younger) over the holidays. He has younger sisters, but his cousins really like him and look up to him in a way a sibling just doesn’t. It gives him a little power trip, in the most positive sense of the phrase.

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