Superfrykid was a Sailor Girl.
Not because she wanted to be a Sailor Girl, but because that's the most appropriate costume in her size that was on clearance last year after Halloween.
She put it on last week to make sure it fit, and decided it was itchy.
So we put a shirt and leggings under it.
Then it was too tight.
So I snipped the elastic in the waist.
Then the hat was not right.
So I put it on her head with bobby pins.
Then the hat made her hot.
You get the idea.
Superfrykid was not happy about the costume. I almost faltered and purchased a $35
So Halloween night came. I prepared myself for battle.
All for naught. She wore the costume and had a great time. She would have been happy to wear a garbage bag. (I know, I'm so mean. But I should get extra points for using the word "naught" in a sentence, right?)
We stopped to see Great-Grandma (aka "The Don") first.
The Don keeps a small basket of candy on her counter. On top of the candy, though, is a large ziploc bag of Fig Newtons. She had to pick up the Fig Newtons to get to the candy, and I could see the look of relief on Superfrykid's face when she was offered candy only and not Fig Newtons.
I was talking to a few of my friends who were handing out candy and we were discussing how much candy is the right amount to give.
For those who are interested, here are my recommended guidelines:
Kingsize Candy Bar Homemade Costume
2 Handfuls of Candy Funny or Creative Costume
(even those that slightly miss the mark, like "Reigning Cats and Dogs"-New Girl fan, anyone?)
1 Handful of Candy Storebought costume for ages 3-12
2 pieces of Candy Those who clearly made no effort until 2 minutes before leaving
1 piece of Candy Anyone with a real mustache (male or female)
1 piece of Candy Babies with no teeth because who are you kidding?
Dots Adults who follow their kids with their own bag.
I must say, I'm glad Halloween is over. I actually took down my pumpkins and put up my Nativity today. (Arrangement by SFK)
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