November 2, 1958 The Babysitting Queen, Trick or Treat for UNICEF and Not Much of a Letter

Dear Mother & Daddy,

"We've been having the most wonderful weather--chilly but sunny.  It is beginning to rain now though, and is raw outside.  It really is time for bad weather to begin.  Three years ago today we bought our house and that was the wettest, snowiest cold day.  We have made a lot of changes in the house since then but still have things to do.

Ann had a recital this morning.  I think she plays so well to be so little.  Bob isn't doing much on the clarinet yet, but maybe I expect too much too quickly.

Phyllis didn't come last week-end.  In fact, no one came in for coffee even but I was ready for them anyway and it didn't matter.  We went to the ball game and almost froze.  Did I tell you one of our sitters was queen?

Judy Darby

The kids almost popped they were so pleased.  We fixed a big bouquet of mums and took them to her room in the dormitory.  She was really happy about it.

The kids dressed up and went trick or treating last night.  Ann went out for UNICEF first and then took a paper bag later.

The Watterson kids came in and went with them so they had fun.  Bob's room went on a skating party and Ann's room had a regular Halloween party at school.  I had to send cookies for it and have to fix something for Cub Scouts.  I may just buy candy bars for them.

This isn't much letter but I just can't think of anything to write.  Hope you both are fine."

             Lots of love,

                    Bonnie

NOTE:  Trick or Treating for UNICEF has been an active program of kids helping other kids around the world since about 1950 and is still in operation.  Consider involving your children!  Here's how:
http://teachunicef.org/take-action