The perfect Halloween costume

Gearing up for Halloween this year has been a series of stop and gos. My daughters are quick to make decisions and slow to change their minds -- that is unless it deals with what they will be for Halloween.

So far, we've had ideas about zombies, princesses, Scooby, Velma, Daphne and a rock star. It seems we've settled on The Little Mermaid for my oldest and Tinker Bell for my youngest. At least that's what Mommy and Daddy have settled on so we can have a little sanity in our house.

Now the question has moved to "Mommy and Daddy, what are you going to be for Halloween"?

I can't speak for my wife, but my costume is all set.

I may have rocked the same costume for the past four years, but it works. I'm going as a sleep-deprived sports editor who constantly pushes deadline, eats too much fast food, wants a little more time to read and a little less time to think about what he needs to be for Halloween. I know it's a sounds tired, but I pull it off to perfection.

Have a happy and safe Halloween.