This was our first Feingold-friendly Halloween. It was a little bit comforting to read this article printed on the homepage of our daily newspaper and know we are not the only ones who have to deal with food allergies on Halloween. We got lots of great hints from other Feingold families on how to make Halloween special in spite of the fact almost all candy cannot be eaten by two of my children. It made for a different kind of celebrating, but I don't think anyone missed out on the fun!!
Rachel at her school parade.
Josiah loved watching the parade. No, he's not the donkey from Shrek, or Eeyore. He's Jasper the Mule, based on a video we received from Grandma Netta. Eric's mom made this adorable costume.
We've continued the hunt for a reason for Rachel's joint pain, so far ruling out many things but not getting to the root of the problem, so she's on a trial gluten-free diet. Many of her symptoms do match a sensitivity to wheat (celiac has been ruled out by a blood test), but we don't know for sure. It was hard to say no to Krispy Kreme donuts and Fruit by the Foot, but we had some gluten-free brownies and pretzels on hand for her school party. I'm so proud of her! Josiah ate an organic cupcake with naturally colored frosting and sprinkles. I keep these things in the freezer for such an event.
Micah was a dragon (he made his costume himself), Rachel a cowgirl, and of course Josiah the mule.
We were ready for at least a little candy fun! My parents ordered some naturally flavored gummies for Josiah online, and Rachel got a Ghirardelli chocolate bar. Here Josiah is enjoying some approved Jelly Belly candies.
What happened to all the candy? The kids exchanged it for a toy they had chosen a few nights ago. And Eddie, smelling chocolate, is investigating to see if he can find any morsels leftover. Micah is putting Josiah's Lego helicopter together. His "newly hatched" Megablocks dragon is nearby.
I'm a little ashamed to admit that instead of buying candy, we gave away the kids' stash to trick or treaters. Rachel is manning the station with her Little Kinz, which she can't wait to log on when I'm done here!! Next year I have a better idea: Yummy Earth lollipops and Halloween pencils. Even kids with peanut allergies can enjoy those treats!
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