However, Isaac was set on being a ghost for everything. So, as I often do, I sought the wisdom of other Moms in figuring out how to create a ghost costume that was more versatile. On a random trip to our local library, I asked a librarian about what she thought I might do so that Isaac could wear a ghost costume to their annual library party and still participate in activities. She sweetly and thoughtfully suggested that I make his costume in two parts. She told me to sew the sheet so that it draped around his body beginning at the shoulders ... create holes for the arms to go through (he would be wearing the white shirt) ... and then create a ghostly hood (yes, she said hood) for his head ... complete with eye holes ... that he can take off when it is time for games or eating. She went on to suggest that I also paint his face white so that when he took the hood off he would still look like a ghost. Now ... if you aren't laughing or mortified by this point ... please take a good look at my son ... and conjure up an image using the following words: black boy, white sheet, removable hood with eye holes only, and white face paint. Think about it. I looked at the librarian for a moment, looked back at my son, then turned to the librarian and gave her a look that must have said, "Seriously?". She then thought about all the advice she had offered and quickly said ... "Oh my goodness. Wait a minute. Don't do anything I said!" Bless her heart.
For days after, I continued to ponder how in the world I could make this ghost look more ghost and less "triple K". I asked Isaac if there was anything else in the world he would like to be for Halloween. Each time he firmly replied "No." I then went back to Goodwill and found the coolest EMT/Firefighter jacket for $2.99. When I brought it home to him I told him he could be a "Rescue Man" for Halloween. I grabbed a stethoscope, ax, badge, and flashlight from his dress-up box and proceeded to show him how cool he could look for Halloween. He loved it! The only thing missing was his firefighter hat. We knew it was somewhere (as he had just recently worn it) and assured him that we would surely find it before any of his Halloween parties.
The day of his first Halloween party came and ... no hat. We couldn't find it anywhere. We had no time for shopping, so I told him that we would surely find it before his second party. He was fine with that ... and enjoyed his party.
I've got to tell you --- every time I looked at him while he wore that wig --- I laughed so heartily that Isaac would get the giggles too. What a riot. His second party was so much fun (thanks to Barbara for the invite). There was a gypsy who read palms ... a haunted house to walk through ... an egg & spoon obstacle course ... and bobbing for doughnuts (Isaac's fave) ...
xo,
P.S. Show me your costumes too!. And while your at it, check this one out. Super cool!
6 comments:
i love the story! and i am so proud of the librarian for figuring out what she was saying with the hood. too funny! when people say crazy things to me it seems like they have no idea that they are crazy. anyway, i loved the entire story and the wig is awesome! just like isaac and his mama!
Bwahahaha ... sheet, hood, holes ... too funny!
This is such a great post. Issac in the wig, fabulous. He's so gorgeous.
Xo Kim
Hi! I have been lurking for a while, having come across you via another Maine mama's blog. I am so glad you decided to not take the librarian's costume advice, it would have been strange to say the least. Your son's costume was adorable. That wig was too cute.
Perla --- thank you. I have been reading your blog too but havent commented and dont know why. I will soon ... I always LOVE to read it! xoxo
Kim --- thank you! We do have incredibly gorgeous children, don't we??? Want to make a marriage match now while they are too young to argue with us???!!! LOL.
Love,
Jodi
"BlackgirlinMaine".... thanks for reading & commenting. Where do you live? I need to check out your blog. Thanks for the compliments :)
Love,
Jodi
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