Last October, I found a plush version of Max's scepter ("Where the Wild Things Are") at a kids used gear/clothing/toys sale. I promptly bought it, thinking that Max would be such a fun costume for a little boy.
Little did I know that I had a boy who enjoyed a good "wild rumpus." While I don't think Luke is anything like Max, he does enjoy being loud and acting like a monster. (stay out the look-out for a video showcasing Luke's "monster steps") I am not a seamstress by any stretch of the imagination, but I am a wonderful costume "assembler." I found a fantastic lemur costume online and figured I could "assemble" it into a Max costume somehow.
I recently bought a sewing machine (like I need another hobby . . .) and was able to rig a set of ears, tail and crown like Max. I sewed on some big cartoon-y buttons, added the scepter and was all set.
Luke did not enjoy the costume. Did. Not.
So we bribed him with chips. We're okay with that.
After the bribery, he got over the inhumanity of a full suit furry costume and dragging a tail around. This was his first real experience trick-or-treating and I was so proud that he went for the biggest candy option in the bucket: a full size bag of Skittles. Well played, Luke, well played.
Afterwards, we headed to Grandma and Grandpa's house where he is into knocking now. He was such a cutie and played along. He had been working on saying "Happy Halloween!" but it only comes out "Happy WEEN!"
This is certainly my favorite Halloween picture this year.
After Grandma and Grandpa's house, we headed over to visit the cousins. It is incredibly difficult to get attention focused on the camera with a 5 year old, 4 year old and almost 2 year old. Hence the picture. And that is Spider-Man dressed as a pumpkin.
Little did I know that I had a boy who enjoyed a good "wild rumpus." While I don't think Luke is anything like Max, he does enjoy being loud and acting like a monster. (stay out the look-out for a video showcasing Luke's "monster steps") I am not a seamstress by any stretch of the imagination, but I am a wonderful costume "assembler." I found a fantastic lemur costume online and figured I could "assemble" it into a Max costume somehow.
I recently bought a sewing machine (like I need another hobby . . .) and was able to rig a set of ears, tail and crown like Max. I sewed on some big cartoon-y buttons, added the scepter and was all set.
Luke did not enjoy the costume. Did. Not.
So we bribed him with chips. We're okay with that.
After the bribery, he got over the inhumanity of a full suit furry costume and dragging a tail around. This was his first real experience trick-or-treating and I was so proud that he went for the biggest candy option in the bucket: a full size bag of Skittles. Well played, Luke, well played.
Afterwards, we headed to Grandma and Grandpa's house where he is into knocking now. He was such a cutie and played along. He had been working on saying "Happy Halloween!" but it only comes out "Happy WEEN!"
This is certainly my favorite Halloween picture this year.After Grandma and Grandpa's house, we headed over to visit the cousins. It is incredibly difficult to get attention focused on the camera with a 5 year old, 4 year old and almost 2 year old. Hence the picture. And that is Spider-Man dressed as a pumpkin.
Happy Ween, everyone!
1 comment:
I can't tell which picture I like the best, Luke really not loving his costume or the spiderman dressed as a pumpkin. They are both sooo cute!!
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