I don't know about anyone else's kids, but my kids are often ready to go Trick or Treating by the first day of October. My youngest has laid out about 5 or 6 different costume options (from our dress-ups collection). She understands the calendar, and knows in her head that it is weeks away...but... Let's just say that she is REALLY looking forward to it.
We live in a small and friendly neighborhood, and I have to say, it is rather fun to go out and chat with all the neighbors.
So my little girl is not the only one ready...so is this little ghost: