While I absolutely adored lesson planning and grading spelling tests each week (can you hear the sarcasm?), one of my favorite things about being a teacher was planning the parties and other fun moments that happened throughout the year. Right around now, the stress that always came with the beginning of the year was (almost) starting to fade and I felt like I had time to start focusing on those fun 'extras'... like our Halloween party! Since I don't have a class full of kids to plan a party…