The Stay at Home Mother

I thought I would share with readers exactly how much candy our household now has since Halloween is over. This picture represents one of three bowls we have in our home. That's right THREE bowls of this size brimming with candy!

We had to put it all on top of the fridge - as our children kept trying to "help themselves" to the stash throughout the day (and night). I am pretty sure I have gained a couple of pounds since the bowls have been in the house. Because although the children can no longer reach the candy - I still can........

And despite not really feeling like a sweet, because they are there - I just reach up and take one as they are small and really don't have a lot of calories - that is, unless you are popping three or four at a time thoughout the day!

So needless to say - the bowls have to go. As I mentioned in a previous blog - one mom puts the candy out in the bowl on the doorstep for the "Candy Witch" and then replaces it with a small toy or small amount of money. I think it is a really good idea - and unless I want my pant size to keep increasing - something drastic needs to happen with the candy soon. :)

So now that Halloween is over - our attention is now put forth to the Christmas Season. All the stores are decorated for Christmas and I even saw Aretha Franklin on the Today show singing some Christmas carols from her new album. Ugghhh. It's too soon!

And too soon to think about all that Christmas chocolate and baking - my waistline isn't ready yet!