Trading that would Rally any Stock broker

You know one of my favorite Halloween memories while growing up was not the thrill of hording, gathering and trying to get the most candy before the strike of nine would ring.
It was rushing home and pouring all of my candy out on the floor. anxiously awaiting my parents to inspect my candy and then separating it into categories. Each of my siblings did this too. Why did we do this?? So, that we could bargain and trade with each other.

I swear we would give any broker on wall street a run for their money. I was ruthless. If it was something I had to have, like a druggie needing a fix, I would sweeten the deal so that I could not be denied. I'll trade you TWO star bursts and a chewy smart tart for your KING SIZE snicker bar!

I'll give you one milky way, two three musketeers and a tootsie pop for 3 Reese's and a 1000,000 bar! Deal??

I would always make my deal sound like it could not be passed up. Like I was the one sacrificing my goods to have that measly snicker bar.

I was ruthless and a shrew. My brother and sister would then offer out, "I'll trade you milk dud and a gum ball for your licorice? I didn't even care about the licorice. They could have it.

I would know my opponent. I knew my brother didn't care for nuts. I loved snickers. I would say eww, that has nuts in it, so does the babe ruth. I'll give you this for two of those. He would usually pass me three or four or even announce that I could have all of his snickers. I was devilishly elated and offered him all of the tootsie rolls and hard candy in my pile. He seemed happy enough, so it was a done deal. When there is 6yrs. difference between the oldest and the youngest. Quantity is better than quality when you are 6! But, when you are TEN yrs. old quality is superior.

I would know their weakness and know their favorite candy!

why do you think I asked each of you what your favorite candy was?? TRICKY, huh??

Now, I'm a big kid now and just by my own bags of candy. NO more beggin'. LOL

I truly loved growing up in my small town. I loved going trick or treating. I loved the rush and race against the clock. I loved taking my children trick or treating but this year is so much more cynical. The younger two have less amazement then even the older two. Dash, who is only eight may not even go trick or treating. He hasn't decided yet. He may want to watch Warrior play in his football game. If he chooses the football game. I told him I would buy him 3 BAGS of his favorite candy the next day. (HALF OFF can't beat that)

what are some of your favorite traditions or memories?