Last weekend we went to the Zoo Goes Boo, saw Ice Age 3 at Celebration for almost free (Flick's Family Movie Festival) and went the Grand Opening Events at Barnes and Noble in Woodland Mall.

Today my son stayed home from school sick.

No fever, no stomach ailments, but a quality cough, sore throat, and loads of congestion.  I'm praying he recovers in time for Halloween festivities, but just in case he doesn't, I want a contingency plan, and I want to share it with you because I know there are oodles of sick youngsters out there in the same predicament.  I also want your ideas...two heads are better than one!

Here's what I've got so far if the ghosts can't scare away the germs...
  • Definitely get dressed up in costume if your child has the energy & wants to.  Full makeup, and take pictures (hey, this is a memory in the making!)
  • Let kids Trick-or-Treat throughout the rooms in your house.  Maybe mom & dad have to run from room to room to get it done, but you could put on different hats at each door or use a different accent.  Be creative!
  • Listen to these silly Halloween Songs called HalloweenBreakfast and Jack-O-Lantern by local kid musician Aaron Vande Wege
  • Do a Halloween Craft.  Family Fun Magazine never ceases to amaze me with their creative, realistic ideas.
  • Top it off with a spooky treat to eat.  Definitely can go for the gross factor here if you want.  Lots of interesting ideas over at Divine Dinner Party.  Or go back to Family Fun for some more great ideas suitable for little kids, too.
What are your ideas for a Halloween in quarantine?  Comment now!
 


Comments

wendy

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:16:46

cookies??? maybe even a movie with popcorn,treats,staying up late snuggling on couch...dressing up yet letting the little ones paint your face instead of doing it yourself or even instead of painting a pumpkin...

i too hope my little ones recover...i have had sick kiddos since thursday and counting..hope it all gets better comes thursday for the fun at the childrens musuem...

 

Kim

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:37:41

Thank you for keeping your kids home when they are sick! It's amazing to me that parents are so irresponsible when it comes to this. There is nothing like spreading ones illness onto others. Maybe it makes parents feel better to be sick in numbers, I don't know. But I wish all parents would use a little common sense when it comes to this.

 

ashley

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:36

Oh, I SO agree! Its not fun to miss out on things because your kids are sick, but I don't understand parents who seem to look the other way when their kid is sick, but are the first ones to complain about other's kids being sick! But that's another topic!

Having to stay home on Halloween gives you the opportunity to create new family traditions! How about a family viewing of "The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" or a Halloween/Fall inspired bingo game? Or, if you are the type, take photos in their costume, print them off at home, and scrapbook them that night with your kids' help.

 

tina

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:04:12

I Agree with keeping your children home when sick. Not just for Halloween but when there sick period. As for things to do tell scary stories together,watch Halloween specials, if they feel good enough wash hands real good let them help you make popcorn balls,rice crispy treats but shape them into hats,pumpkins,brooms,ect and decorate them. they can eat them when they feel better. Do not let them pass out candy to trick or treaters.

 



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