Gabby knew she wasn't any help at all on Halloween night, but she did manage to hand out candy while Oliver and Carrie in her witch costume, went out to trick or treat. Of course, living in the apartments might not have been ideal for trick or treating, but a few came by since she left their door open and planted herself in a dining chair. Most of the evening she texted Ruby, off and on. However, Ruby did have baby duties so it was a bit sporadic, but they were planning a Friendsgiving. At least the trick or treating was over by seven.
"Look what I got!" Carrie said as soon as she saw Gabby. She could imagine too many candy bars that were meant for adults.
Carrie held it up with both hands. "A potato!" She was proud of it. Evidently, not everyone got one. They asked if she wanted candy or a potato, and she said potato, or so Oliver explained. She did wonder if he'd coaxed her into saying that.
"I see, do you want me to put it in the microwave for you?" Gabby asked as they got inside to settle and her huge amount of candy in her Minnie Mouse bag from Dollar Tree.
"No, I want to keep it." Carrie shrugged.
"Where?"
"Maybe, under my pillow!" She giggled.
"No, you wouldn't." Gabby tickled her, and Carrie said Gabby could have it if only she made her tots.
"I see." She took the potato then and got out the tater-tots from the freezer in the fridge.
Carrie went to her room to get on her pajamas while Oliver was still inspecting all the candy.
Gabby asked where they all went, and Oliver told her around the neighborhood.
"Who gave out the potatoes?" Gabby couldn't believe Carrie would want a potato.
"My Dad." Oliver shrugged. Gabby shook her head. That Dad of Oliver's was full of surprises.
Gabby popped the tots in the air fryer, and she made them both a cup of herbal tea. Maple and Ginger was their favorite these days. It was calm these days. No drama. She wanted the best for both of them, and hopefully, Oliver was finding the right antidepressant.
Potato? That's an idea!
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ReplyDeleteEs curioso que den una patata en "truco o trato". A mi casa no suelen venir, está muy alejada para los niños. pero un año vinieron unas alumnas mías y no tenía caramelos ni chucherías para ellas. Así que le ofrecí una tableta de chocolate y un bolsa de patatas fritas y se fueron tan contentas.
Así que, tal vez, todo valga.
Un placer leerte
Hello,
DeleteIt's funny that they give a potato in "trick or treat". They don't usually come to my house, it's very far away for the children. but one year some of my students came and I didn't have candy or sweets for them. So I offered her a chocolate bar and a bag of chips and they left so happy.
So, perhaps, anything goes.
A pleasure to read you🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠Thank you so much! The potato trend is trending more and more here. Especially, if the come back for seconds. Some kids I know even got packages of Ramen this year. Not sure if that is saying something about the SNAP shut down or not in the States.
How funny to give potatoes on Halloween, here it's only customary to give sweets.
ReplyDelete💖At our Halloween party, the kids collect sweets and candies, preferably chocolate. I've always had some for several years now, because when they came back, I didn't have any, so I gave them fruit.
ReplyDeleteMaple-ginger tea? I've never had it.
Cheers, and have a creative new week!💖
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ReplyDeletePotatoes? I had no idea! x
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ReplyDeleteFunny that she chose the potato.
Ojala todo se arregle. Genial fragmento. te mando un beso.
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