The Boo Flu

Sorry for the long delay between servings.  I suffered from the convergence of a busy work week, some side projects, and a bad case of what I’m calling the ‘Boo Flu.’

I woke up on Halloween morning feeling hollowed out like a jack-o’-lantern, achy and numb all over like a zombie, with a rough, scratchy werewolf voice and the tired old bones of a skeleton.  So, of course, I wanted to make like a vampire and sleep all day.  Needless to say, I was as grumpy as a witch.

As I said, I came down with a bad case of the Boo Flu.  It really snuck up on me.  I’m starting to feel better – I’m hoping that the Boo Flu has finally flown off (perhaps on a witch’s broom).

But Boo Flu or no Boo flu, the trick or treating went on.

The kids were great.  Luke was much more agreeable about wearing his dragon costume than anticipated.  Prior to Halloween, he liked it, just not when it was on him.  Charlotte was a precious Snow White, Karen was a beautiful queen, and I ended up going out as the royal chef.

Aunt Jen accompanied us as a castle, which she constructed out of boxes and tinfoil.  It was a pretty cool costume.  Her face looked out through the drawbridge entrance.   Plus, after Halloween, she left it at our house so the kids could have a new toy castle, making for hours, no, days (and counting) of entertainment.  The castle has held up better than anticipated, though it’s starting to look a little shabby.

I hope you enjoyed today’s serving of ‘mac & cheese,’ along with some Halloween treats (if there are any left).