Why I love my church

Last night was my ward's trunk or treat.  Leonard was working late and the kids I had to go alone.  Leonard showed up just in time for the trick or treating portion and it was great to have our family together.  The trunk or treat is an annual event my church sponsors.  It's great for the kids.  There is a dinner, and games and trick or treating.  Leonard was working late, and I was signed up to bring food so I had to be there on time.  It worked out because LL was so excited and worked up to go that I doubt I could have made him wait for Daddy. 

I love my church because even though I had to show up with just me and the kids at first, it wasn't an issue.  I had friends to sit with, my kids had friends to play with and it was a safe environment for them to do so.  I was able to let LL run and play and not worry about him.  I was able to let L2 do his thing and feel confident enough to watch him from afar.

All I had to do was tell LL, 'Stay in the cultural hall (the auditorium) and come and get me if you have to go potty'.  It was great.  I loved that my kid was so happy to be there, and everyone knew him and was happy to have him there.  I love that it's not only some place I want to be and am comfortable but it is for him too.

I love that we could trick or treat and I know exactly who and where my kid is getting his candy from.  All in all, it was a great night.  LL was Thor and L2 was a triceratops.