Holidays (daze)

How do you all cope with holidays and kids? This is the first year my 3-year old daughter "gets it". She alternates between being excited and scared that a tubby guy in a beard is going to come into our house at night and leave gifts. Since we don't have a fireplace she is also asking how he is going to come in. My MIL said through the heating system (big mistake). So now every night Lindsey points to the heat vent in room and asks if Santa is going to come into her room while she is sleeping. That even seems scary to me! I also have a problem where I keep buying one more gift on Amazon for her - knowing my Mom bought her too much already. I want my kids to learn that this time is about being thankful & being with family - but I get easily caught up in the whole gift thing. It is hard not to overdo it - isn't it? Please share your holiday tips, plans, vent your frustrations etc. Oh & happy holidays! :)

Halloween events (Medford, MA)

A few Friday events for the kids!

Trick-or-treating in Medford Square(s) - in Medford Square, Haines Square (Salem Street) and West Medford Square. Friday, October 30th, 3-4:30 p.m. Participating businesses are identified by orange and black balloons in front of their establishment. This event is for children
in costume, ages 9 and younger, who are accompanied by an adult.

Also - a Halloween Bash at St. Francis of Assisi Church (on the Fellsway) from 4-9 p.m. on Friday October 30th. It's a fun filled event for families and kids. Admission is $5 for children under 13, which includes a free candy bag. Parents are free. There will be free games, scary movies, candy prizes and dancing. Also, a pumpkin raffle, bounce house, halloween arts and crafts and food may be purchased for a separate fee.