In the end, having multiple outings for trick or treating worked out for the best, as Halloween night was cold and rainy. Nevertheless, Corwin, Charles, and I headed hit the streets in search of free candy. We met up with Andreas and his brother Matias for group support, although there wasn’t much competition for the goodies.
After about 10 houses or so, the kids were getting worn down and decided to call it a night. Of course, as soon as we started back Charles walked right in to a big puddle, soaking his shoes. Charles, who had up to this point been pushing for continuing on trick or treating, announced that he was wet and “tie-warred”. Evil task master Dad, however, did not stop the rain and teleport everyone home. He in fact made the boys walk back home before allowing Mom to get them out of their soggy clothes and provide them with some hot chocolate. Despite his complaints, Charles did manage to troop all the way back, although he was in quite a bit of emotional distress because Corwin had gone on ahead and out of sight. Why the lack of Corwin’s presence was such a problem I never did figure out.