Another Fall Tradition memory

This is the first year I just watched as the kids, who were up to the challenge, carve their pumpkin into a Jack-o-lantern. 

I definitely love this new role as mom-supervisor instead of mom-slave. I enjoyed all of the benefits of pumpkin carving, which are not really many, and didn't have to stick my hand in any guts.
We toasted the seeds (benefit) and I watched their cute little expressions (benefit) from beginning cuts to candle glowing inside from the porch. And it didn't even matter to them that it was the day after halloween!!