As another year beats its path to Halloween. The kids are still changing their minds on what they want to be. Our heads ache over trying to please them. Take the easy, expensive route, & the costume awaits its master. We know it will fall apart midparade at school or between the 2nd & 3rd house of trick or treating. We don't care our duties done. Miraculously, I still have my witches cape from 2nd grade.
If your a glutton for punishment like I always was, you've been brainstorming, creating, sewing, searching for the perfect outfit above & beyond the store bought variety. Subtly I suggested ideas to my kids, that were remotely possible to achieve. Sometimes they fell for them. The thrill of the holiday is being different & cooler than any of your friends.
Jenn was a mean big sister one year. No wait that was every year until she left home. Mauri's hospital crazed peacock outfit got her 2nd place & a prize in high school. I still have & use the witches hat from Alicia's wicked witch costume. Breann & friends bought granny dresses from the DI in sixth grade. They all wore hairnets & bumble butts. Jory has loved dressing up since his famous cute, cow duds at age 5. Our homemade outfits pale in comparison to his amazing artwork. He won the best mask at the Garage Masquerade Ball this year. Step aside Jim Henson.
Just thinking about what you'll be for Halloween or were in years past makes for much discussion. I'm going to be a weird scientist, perhaps Alberta Einstein.
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