Costume assembly

Five adults standing in our living room dressed like we’re twelve again, and honestly? Zero regrets. Carmen showed up in this perfect vintage nurse uniform that makes her look like she stepped out of the 1950s, complete with the little white cap. Sarah went minimalist with the cat thing but somehow still looks put-together because that’s just who she is.

Costume assembly

Jake’s been growing that beard for two weeks just so he could glue a fake one over it tonight. The logic escapes me but the commitment is impressive. Michelle’s flower crown keeps dropping petals on our carpet and she keeps apologizing while Jake keeps telling her not to worry about it. Meanwhile I’m over here with dollar store devil horns trying not to poke anyone’s eye out.

Candy prep duty with my favorite fake nurse.

We spent twenty minutes arranging candy bowls like we’re hosting some fancy party instead of just hoping the neighborhood kids don’t egg our windows. Carmen keeps stealing the mini Snickers when she thinks nobody’s looking. Pretty sure we’re going to eat half of this before the first doorbell rings.

First Halloween in our own place and we’re doing it right. Even if ‘right’ means a bunch of nursing students and twenty-somethings pretending to be responsible adults who definitely know what they’re doing.