I would just tell her that since she didn't respond earlier to you, that you already made plans after trick or treating. You should definitely go trick-or-treating with them because you are buying the costumes. They wouldn't be going anywhere if it wasn't for you.

Afterwards, kiss your kids goodbye and go your own merry way. I can't believe how much your W treats your kids like property.


M-43 W-40
2D - 9 and 5

Emotion, yet peace.
Ignorance, yet knowledge.
Passion, yet serenity.
Chaos, yet harmony.
Death, yet a new life.

RECONCILED AND WISER