Just before we left for our holiday, we made a trip to the library to return some books, which turned out to be an unexpected Halloween party. We were unprepared and not to mentioned ‘undressed’ for the party. Kids came with cute, colourful, scary costumes. It was fun just watching the creativity these kids displayed through their costumes and this is about the only place in France, one gets to see this, as it is not common practice in France to celebrate Halloween.
I felt bad that Mal was without a costume and I could sense his disappointment. So when I asked him what he wants to be if he has a costume, he was quick to say, a PUMPKIN! Hmmm…and I just posed myself the biggest challenge!
To churn out a PUMPKIN costume in 15 minutes ! Any idea how ?! I never work my brain this hard !
And thanks to the librarian, I managed to borrowed some ORANGE papers. I scribbled a scary face on the paper with black ink, borrowed a cloth peg found lying on the computer desk and clipped the sheet on Mal’s shirt. TAADA! His ‘PUMPKIN’ costume.
Next, I folded a paper box, using the ORANGE paper, and TAADA ! we had a Treat Bag.
All in less than 15 minutes!
and I was surprised how this simple accessories made Mal so contented and happy and he was all ready for Trick or Treat and the party! He had a great time.
and I was taught very incidentally by my 4 year old,
Don”t sweat over the small stuff and be happy with the simple things in life.
Wow..that’s alot of kids! I’m glad you were able to think of something quick for your son!! Looks like it was alot of fun!!
Oh..and regarding your question. My friend was listing her personal items, and just posted pictures in her album. So, it was not like Ebay. She knew she’d be able to sell it to her friends faster.
Oh, ingenious mummy!!
Great that Malcolm is the easy going child he is. You are blessed.
Hi, first time here! U got a very nice blog!! Thanks for dropping by my blog.
U’re creative mama, within such a short time u can come out with the “pumpkin costume”!
I can see your boy really enjoy himself.
to me, Halloween is more like a bizarre fashion show. *laugh*
kids are easily satisfied. it’s us the adults that indulge and spoil them.
It’s really easy to satisfy and cheer kids up. And I hope he had fun trick or treating.
Smart mommy! Your Mal is cute when he dances by shrugging his shoulders! I saw a little “ghost” in the middle of the room.
Rachel : Hey binky! u r very observant! he was indeed doing the shrugging shoulder dance, I laughed when I saw it! HAHA