It took Lucy about 1 second to decide what she wanted she wanted to dress up as- Rapunzel. It was perfect. She had gotten a dress up set for her birthday this year, and it included Rapunzel. I love when the pieces of the puzzle just fall into place without any effort on my part.
But, as always, there was a problem. Halloween in our little town isn't just one day. Its a whole damn weekend. Great. As if dressing your kids up and hauling them around for one day wasn't enough, lets do it 3 times! Thank god I work weekends. Halloween was G's problem.
Halloween day 1: The setting a crisp, fall Saturday. I was working. I called home to check on things. I asked G what his plans were for the day. He responded with, "Uh, I'm getting Lucy ready for her Halloween party. Remember???"
Me: "Oh shit! No, I forgot. I don't have a gift. What is she wearing? Did you brush her hair???"
G: "She is all dressed. She is that pink and purple princess. She wont let me brush her hair. Do we really need a gift?"
Me: "Bring her to me. Bring her hair box. Yes. You need a gift. I will take care of it. Somehow. See you in a bit. Don't forget the hair box!"
G: "Yeah. Whatever."
I had 30 minutes to get my act together and help G pull this off. My plan- run to the hospital gift shop and make a girly 5 year old gift out whatever they had.
I was able to score a princess card and princess art set. And it only set me back $13.58. Perfect.
30 minutes later, G and the kids stroll into the ICU. G looking annoyed. Hudson happy. And Lucy dressed in her old, torn Cinderella dress up dress. Her hair- in last night's braids and a MESS.
Me: "What happened to Rapunzel?"
G: "Don't ask. Who cares. She is this princess now. Who is this anyways?"
Me: "A broke ass, bum Cinderella. Lucy- will you let mommy fix your hair?"
Lucy: "NOOOOO. I like my braids!"
Me: "Okay then. Here is the gift. Best of luck. Mommy needs to get back to work, kisses. Now get out."
Halloween day 2- Neighborhood trick or treating. Me at work. G home with the kids. Hudson crying because he didn't want to dress up. And Lucy as Snow White. Duh. Who else???
G said that they made it around the neighborhood for about 45mins before Lucy got cold and refused to walk anymore. Sounds about right.
Halloween day 3- Halloween Party at Lucy's school. Great. Another day of fighting with Lucy on what to wear. She decides to go with Snow White, again. I was able to wrangle some leggings on this time. Thank God. Its freezing here, in the FROZEN TUNDRA. Lucy has a blast at her party. Only problem. Now she wants to be Snow White everyday for school. Awesome. I cant wait for parent teacher conferences.
More pics from Halloweekend Hell
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| Finally giving up- handing out candy on our front porch, wrapped in a blanket. Happy Halloween! |
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