Costume Time

When I was a kid, we created our Halloween costumes from old clothes and the occasional wig. Besides the candy, much of the fun was putting together a unique costume. This year both of my kids were in need of outfits and I really hated to just buy costumes. The older one was going to a Halloween party. I told him my only ideas were a pirate or a convict. He finally chose the convict (no frilly shirts for him). So armed with black clothes, white Duck Tape and an old pair of broken handcuffs, his was finished in no time.

The girl child was more difficult, as usual. She wanted to be a vampire. Why? I don't know. I thought, ok no problem, I'll make a cape. Oh no, no, no. She wanted a black dress with red material down the front and a red stand up collar. Five days later, I finally finished it. It was cute and more importantly warm. I offered her a black wig and vampire teeth. The teeth lasted about five minutes and the wig was a no go. So I ended up with a cute little blond in an outfit that could have been Little Red Riding Hood if I had made a hood instead of a collar.

I realize that some might fault me for allowing my kids to dress as an escaped convict and a vampire, but I see it as just plain fun to dress up and spend time with friends. 

Luke 12:23 Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.

Although it took some time, I really enjoyed creating the costumes. It reminded me how much I like sewing and will hopefully keep me inspired. Perhaps my little one will dream up more designs and we can create a new wardrobe. Either way, I believe my kids will store this away in their memory of good times spent with mom.