This year, a week or so before Halloween Freddy called Uncle Bob and Aunt Judy to tell them that he thought our kids were old enough for some of their variety of scare.
Aunt Judy called me to confirm....I said, sure...if Freddy said so, than Yes. So they started planning.
As you can see in the first picture, upon our arrival at Uncle Bob and Aunt Judy's house they looked a little concerned with what was outside.
My kids didn't seem to notice that. They invited us in and after greeting etc. they invited us to sit down. As we were sitting, Aunt Judy wanted to tell us why they were a little worried about what was going on outside and as she started to tell us, she turned off all the lights.
At that point, Daniel let out a nervous cry. He knew something was up. We turned back on some of the lights and proceeded with Aunt Judy's story.
Penny was not really interested in the story, it didn't sound like anything she cared about, "something that happend a long time ago, etc." Daniel knew something was askew and sat in daddy's lap, crying and plugging his ear. With an occasional, "NOoooo!"
Shortly into the story, Aunt Judy started talking about some one being kidnapped and some children too, Penny's attention was then captured. Also, during this time, Uncle Bob disappeared.
All of sudden Daniel let out a blood curdling scream and covered his face. Penny and I were sitting on the couch and turned to see what was making Daniel scream. There behind us was Uncle Bob, with the Wood Pile Beast Mask on and a very old cape. Upon seeing it, Penny likewise, Screamed and covered her face and hit the floor.
Fred and I were in tears, laughing. Uncle Bob immediatly took off the mask and came down to Penny's rescue and Aunt Judy to Daniel's.
It may sound cruel to laugh at our kids torment, but it's not. We explained to them that we had given Aunt Judy and Uncle Bob the idea to scare them and that it was all in fun.
The kids ended up laughing at the story. And every time I re-tell the story, they laugh. Although, Daniel with a little nervous fear still left.
I wonder if they will want to go to Uncle Bob and Aunt Judy's house next year?
4 comments:
Oh the memories this story brings back. I love it that Uncle Bob and Aunt Judy are getting to scare another generation.
As the Fiddler said, "It's Tradition!"
Great recap of the night that the Wicked Witch of Simi Valley paid a little visit to see some children. She loves children!
Aunt Judy and I are so appreciative of Freddy and Charif for bringing over their helpless spawn to be offered as fodder for Scarefest O7! What joy to see the terror in their little faces and the tears of panic and confusion. How funny for the adults. Can't wait until next year!! Thanks again Freddy and Charif! Force Daniel to come again. He's the perfect age.
Truly, we love to see you every year on our doorstep on that most horrific of nights!!!
Uncle Bob
*Aunt Judy writes:
GREAT fun for us!! We really, truly don't want to cause permanent mental anguish to our little nieces and nephews - we love them - but we just can't help ourselves!!!
I remember a story about five cousins named Cindy, Eddie, Bobby, Mike, and Randy who had to stay with their aunt for a week. She had a torture chamber in the basement.
I also remember Aunt Judy shining a light out the window to show that nothing was outside: she shined the light on Uncle Bob in that mask.
Great story.
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