I’m a softie. I let pumpkin carving come before homework. It’s Friday night, but the remainder of the weekend is frighteningly busy. We’ve got playoffs, a sleepover, and much more ahead of us. Still, when YaYa flashed me his sad lil’ pumpkin face, my heart skipped and my stubborn side softened. 

Honestly, the kid in me couldn’t wait to create my own Halloween jack-o-lantern. Besides, this is one family event that will be gone before I know it. My baby is growing up so quick.