I’m a 40-Year-Old Mom Who’s Crazy About Halloween

Most people see Halloween as a kid’s holiday, similar to LEGOs or Mario Kart. Sure, adults might snag a few Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, but kids get them for free. While adults put together costumes, kids are the ones running around the neighborhood, collecting candy from strangers. But I don’t care—Halloween is my jam. At 40, I fully embrace this holiday, which revolves around candy corn and all things spooky.

I indulge in candy corn by the handful, and I even battle my nine-year-old for the last Ghost Peep. Halloween isn’t just a fun holiday; it’s the holiday.

Embracing My Inner Halloween Fanatic

I could recount every Halloween costume I’ve donned since I was a baby angel at three years old. My top three? Dyeing my hair blue and draping myself in a fish sheet to become “The Ocean,” channeling a ’60s housewife with a martini glass and a giant belly as “Pregnancy, Circa 1968,” and dressing as Gwyneth Paltrow’s Margo Tenenbaum, complete with a fur coat and eyeliner. Yes, my finest costume was inspired by a Wes Anderson character—grad school had its perks!

I’ve also crafted adorable costumes for my children. One memorable year, my youngest went as a garden-variety hedgehog—not Sonic, mind you. I used felt and a hot glue gun, all because I live for Halloween. I’ve even made Colonial outfits for them! This year, I’m perfecting a fairy costume, complete with ears and a plethora of makeup. I plan to dazzle in gems and tall black boots while other parents give me side-eyes, wondering how a “fairy” can look so fabulous.

Pumpkin Passion

I adore pumpkins—especially the enormous ones that make you think, “Who would buy that?” Spoiler: me. I seek out those heavy, toddler-sized pumpkins, and if I can lift it, it’s too small. Once I bring them home, I hack them open and let my kids dive into their gooey insides. I love that sticky mess! After we scoop them out, I hand sharp tools to my kids for carving, resulting in some delightfully strange Jack O’ Lanterns that we proudly display—sometimes until mid-November, because why not?

Crafting and Decorating for Halloween

October 1st marks the start of our Halloween crafting frenzy. We create paper plate skulls to hang around the house, and yes, we purchase gingerbread Halloween houses and foam haunted houses. My husband even paints seashells pumpkin-orange! I bring out the Halloween china because, honestly, what’s a Halloween celebration without dedicated dishes?

Trick-or-Treating Extravaganza

We trick-or-treat in the most over-the-top neighborhood, where every house is decked out in elaborate themes and everyone dresses up. The residents love giving out candy—think handfuls of Reese’s and full-sized bars! When we return home, we drop our costumes and dive into a classic Addams Family marathon. I can’t resist stealing my kids’ candy while reminiscing about the best lines in children’s cinema.

This year, I’ll dress up, devour candy, and enjoy fantastic movies. I’ll whip up another hedgehog costume, make more bats from construction paper, and serve dinner on Halloween china because this is the best holiday!

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In summary, Halloween is not just a holiday for me; it’s a lifestyle. I eagerly anticipate the costumes, crafts, and, of course, the candy. My family and I go all out, celebrating this spooky season with creativity and joy.