Mommy Moments
BOO!
By Melanie Lewis
HEY, moms and dads. Here’s my fall challenge: To see if you can get your kids to “fall for it” with practical jokes. I was watching Ellen and her guest star Julia Roberts. In the show Julia regaled tales of “pranking” her kids. She laughed giddily as she spoke of sneaking out from behind something and startling them with a “boo.” I tried sneaking up on my kids and saying “boo!” It was one score for mom, especially since they didn’t wet their pants. Of course, you must expect retaliation. Here’s where you get to see how clever you little ghouls are at catching you off guard. In addition to Ellen’s show, America’s Funniest Videos has many examples of good practical jokes to make your own.
Some people are fun to “mess” with. Move the socks to where the underwear is supposed to be one day and move it back the next for example. How about some fake plastic bugs in the refrigerator produce drawer. As you mull over the possibilities, you’re challenging your brain into new avenues which will help stave off dementia. Prank your trick-or-treaters by greeting them with stalks of celery and carrots. After a few minutes, finally reveal the fun-size Snickers bars. It could be funny to see their horror, followed by sighs of relief.
The stores are carrying more and more animated Halloween gags these days – like giant spiders that jump out, candy bowls with a moving hand inside and scary dolls that pop out at you. You can really add to the creepy factor at your front door by just playing some scary music too.
So parents, put on your thinking caps, be creative and sneaky. You may fall down with laughter this Halloween season!
Game on!
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Melanie Lewis is the mother of 2 active young boys. She is married and works part-time as a Silpada representative and a weight loss consultant. She enjoys book club, and playing with her Blue-mitted Ragdoll, Percy and Golden Retriever, Rosie. She can be reached atmelaniewlewis@yahoo.com.