What I love about Halloween...

A lot of people say the words "I love Halloween". But why? They like the scary movies... The haunted houses.. The candy? All of it? I'm going to say these words here and now. I LOVE HALLOWEEN. Now, I will tell you why...
           When I was younger, I loved all kinds of holidays. The beliefs and the wonder... Halloween has always been a favorite. I had many times where I was blamed for things or accused of "not being nice" without being able to plead my case. Built up for hopes for other holidays just to be let down or have others rub their stuff in my face without letting me enjoy it. The only holiday that never let me down was Halloween. I grew to not only love it but let myself become obsessed with it and everything that time of year entailed.... This was the one holiday a year that I could be totally selfish and not have to worry about ANYONE ELSE. I didn't have to pick out cards or gifts or wonder if someone was mad about a gift or sad or, or, OR ANYTHING. NONE of that! It stayed as it should, this WHOLE time! I can throw a creepy party... I can get my hands on all kinds of candy... I can scare the shit out of someone and they can't REALLY get mad about because that's the spirit of the season! The haunted houses and movies are bonuses. For someone who has to spend every other day of the worrying and taking care of everyone else, a day to be totally selfish might as well be one that can be enjoyed on many levels... Side note, I'm probably some form of psychotic being.. I take personal thrills in hearing people scream, even more so if I'M the one who made it happen. The makeup... costumes.. decorations... I feel for Halloween stuff how Santa feels about those fresh baked cookies.. It's all soooooo good... The demons, haunted baby dolls, fake blood, masks... I could be in stores for hours if I was able to be. (The two year old has her limits...) With all of the creepy stuff and the release of millions of pumpkin spice EVERYTHING this time of year.. it's hard to not feel overjoyed! I design things for my house.. One of a kind creatures and props that are born in MY mind and brought to "life". It's relaxing.. calming.. and also saddening because.. once the fabulously creepy night comes to an end, the disgusting end of year holiday track loads up its crazy train full of Christmas obsessed delusionals and I loathe having to see the train let alone being expected to board it. (Kids and all....) Everyone just gets so frantic and crazy. OVER STUPID SHIT. The latest toy craze that everyone and their brother spends 3 times as much for even though it will be just as appreciated as everything else for the same disappointing short time frame... The scramble for holiday photos in matching sweaters that can be used on perfectly monogrammed holiday cards that will be sent to everyone in your contact list just to remind people you're alive and oh so cheery even if you DON'T talk to them the rest of the year... The requests from children that once could fit on a post it note now comes in mini binders complete with size, color, quantity and photos of their expectations that must be met to avoid asshole mode for a few weeks... The pressure to cook a five star meal that takes all day to prepare just for people to stuff their faces in all of fifteen minutes before becoming stuffed and useless for the next few hours... Money, money, money... Stuff, stuff, stuff. Gimme, gimme, GIMME! I used to love Christmas...  Now however, aside from good friends and family, I could honestly say FUCK CHRISTMAS and go on with my days without it. So bringing it back... THIS TIME OF YEAR... is my favorite. It's MINE. I can create and scare and be the creepiest bitch in the neighborhood and it's AMAZING! There's only a few weeks left in this beautiful month... That breaks my heart... However, until it's over, IT'S ON! I would post some pics of things born this year... BUT.. I have people who come to the parties and everything until then is TOP SECRET... part of the fun... They expect no less from me.. :)
        This rant, by the way, was brought to you thanks to Hobby Lobby having FIFTEEN AISLES ALREADY DEDICATED TO CHRISTMAS (NOT INCLUDING CENTER AISLE DISPLAYS!) AND EVERY STORE FOLLOWING THEIR GOD DAMN LEAD! >:(

Enjoy this month my beloved creeps... After this, it's all uphill...

-Super Mom

The Mom who went SNAP.. A cautionary tale..

There once was a mother
Who lived life quite well
If she had a bad day
No one could tell
She did all the things
that good mothers do
the housework, activities,
even work too.
Prepared all the meals
and prepped kids for bed
you'd never know
of the things in her head.
She strolled with a smile
No matter the day
Always so chipper
in every which way.
Now, she's not from Stepford
And she's not just some wife
She just tries to be happy
and live a nice life.
But being a person
she's bound to have flaws
which makes her normal
breaking no laws.
She had days in her head
where she wanted to scream
we've all been there
you know what I mean.
But she didn't at all
Not one little noise
not even when stepping
on strewn about toys.
Or while shopping, cleaning
or making the food
You just couldn't tell
when she hit a bad mood.
The moods,she suppressed
were like cheese in a trap
Ready to blow? Possibly...
SNAP!!!
Until one fine day
She met someone new
So intriguingly different
What else could she do.
She soon came to see
this new girl was THERE
She could talk about good things
bad things, She Cared!
She started to feel
her tension, it budged.
It was nice being HER
without feeling judged.
She could say what she wanted
and tell how she feels.
To this new mom in town
Who really seemed.. REAL.
They shared stories, some jokes
and even drank wine.
Both venting frustrations
and seemed to be fine.
At last! The mom said,
Her thoughts could be shared
With another real mom
who would always be there.
It is very important
For a mom to have space
and a person to vent to
no matter the case.
All of us moms have
had some form of trap
That lingers and looms
ready to snap...
I'm thankful for women
I have in my life
with whom I share happiness,
grief, love and strife.
The mom in this story,
She could be quite real.
Wearing a mask
that hides what she feels.
Be thankful for ones
who see past it all
who break up the normal
to help catch what falls.
Never be scared to share
worries and crap
It will help you avoid the
Super Mom SNAP!
MOM upside down spells
something quite true.
It spells out WOW
because of all that we do.
So take off the cape and
pour you a glass
sit down with a friend
and laugh off your ass.
You just never know
How happy you'd be
Until you find that ONE mom
Like how this mom found me.


Yes.

-SuperMom 😍