Witches Night Out!

Well, I am so glad I decided to go out for this Witches Night Out event with a friend the other night. I wasn't feeling great, but I think it wasn't too obvious that I was under the weather. I coughed a little and had kind of a raspier voice, though that probably just added to my costume:)

The day before, we went to Kmart to get something for a costume. Some of you know, I do not like scary things - Halloween is not my favorite holiday and I am not someone who invests in lots of Halloween apparel or decor. However, as my children grow, I am starting to get into a bit more:) We found plenty of witch apparel/costumes and even though everything was 30% off, I just couldn't bring myself to spend that much money on a witch costume. Thank goodness there were some choices beyond scantily-clad costumes! I picked out two hats (in case my gals didn't have any) some crazy eyelashes, a broom and a wig! I thought this would be the most versatile and hoped I could just wear black from my closet. 

Of course, I started getting ready too late and was rushing. I think I could have done better with my makeup, but I ended up in a black maternity/nursing dress (that I never ended up wearing last time, but I really liked!) a black jacket from my days working in offices, old black heels, tights and then my getup from the store. The wig was...interesting. Fun to look different, obviously not a high quality wig! The eyelashes required Dave's help - yes, my husband happily applied the adhesive and stuck them on my eyelids! I had to go without my glasses as the lashes were that long. They were kind of annoying at first, but I did actually become accustomed to them by the end of the night. 

Lord help me as I drove into town, I kept wondering what everyone who passed me was thinking:) I met my friend at The Red Geranium, a business in Mauston in a large, log model home that has home decor/framing, etc. There were door prizes, a scavenger hunt, treats, costume contest, nail art, photo booth, tarot card reading....I had been in earlier in the week and knew some items I wanted to purchase, there was a 13% discount, so I definitely took advantage of that! My friend and I had fun gabbing and doing the scavenger hunt and we signed up for the tarot card reading but had the last spots of the night and had to wait around. We were there forever! I think we should have received a prize for being there the longest:) We did the photo booth and while Lindsey had her tarot reading, I got some nail art done and then vice versa. 

My costume for the night!

My nails - black french tip and a cobweb and bat:)

Have you ever had a tarot card reading?! I had never had anything of the sort and was nervous and excited. Well, it was VERY interesting! I felt a little silly, each of us sitting across a desk from each other with our enormous witch hats on;) There are tons of cards and as she flipped them up (after I shuffled them to get "my energy in them") into three piles, she would make statements. I wasn't sure how much to say...yes, no...more details? She asked if there was a new man in my life! :) I said, well, I had a son:) I wish I had recorded the session, here is the jist of what she said - keep in mind, I told her NOTHING and mostly only said yes or no:

I need to find more balance, I struggle with balance
My husband works hard and a lot 
My husband is dealing with some very nasty people at work
I feel bitter towards my husband sometimes
I do so much at home for our family and my husband lets me do it, because he feels like I do it better, but I feel like I do EVERYTHING
If I am planning a trip soon, I need to not over think it, just relax and let go
My son can feel my unease and need for balance
My son is not sleeping well
There is something with his belly or my belly that is making it hard to sleep
Are we planning on more children? Soon? Like really soon?
Do twins run in the family?
I need to get out of the house more often, maybe get a part-time job

Umm....it was all so spot on, I was almost shaking at the end! It's hard to describe, she would ask a question and I would nod or say something, she would shoot me a look and flip more cards or say more. I could NOT believe when she started talking about the trouble at Dave's work, it was so accurate. It was very...sad almost, but true to hear her talk about my feelings of bitterness and balance. Lately, I have been feeling like I am home all the time, taking care of so much and Dave works and then has fun socially without me. My extreme fatigue from Collin not sleeping does not help! I have been working and praying hard about this and trying to be more at ease, make more time for myself, etc. If nothing else, this reading just helped me to realize that I need to feel less jealous of Dave, realize his hard work, make time for myself and ask for help when I need it. 

It made me so sad to hear that Collin might feel stress I've been feeling. I mean, you can believe that or not, but I would tend to believe it. I am a little confused on the bellyache, she asked about his formula, I said he is breastfed and she said it could be something that I am eating that is making his belly hurt, that he has a lot of gas (yes, he does!). So, not sure if I'll try cutting anything out again. 

When it came to the future babies....she was giving me some really interesting looks. Let's just say, when I got home I took a pregnancy test!! She made it sound like we will be conceiving very soon and that it could be twins. Good Lord! For the record, I am NOT currently pregnant:) 

Anyway...it was a fun night, good to get out of the house. When I got home, Dave said the night went great for him the kids, which is exactly what I wanted to hear:) Dave was so genuinely happy that I got out and had fun. And I think he kind of liked the whole witch getup:) 

Me and my friend Lindsey - a great night!

Sidenote: Kate has an obsession with anything Christmas. She always picks Christmas books at bedtime, watches Frosty the Snowman on long car rides..I don't know why. So, this morning, she was singing, "Frosty, the snowman...was a jolly roger soul...with a corncob pipe..."   :)!!!! Her love of Frosty and pirates has merged in a very cute way. 

Collin cut his third tooth yesterday! Finally. And last night he slept like a champ! I am giddy on sleep right now:) He is coughing and snotty, but seems to handle the cold better than the teething. Very happy the tooth just came through, not happy about the grinding that he is doing...ewww, like nails on a chalkboard!