One of my favorite parts of the year is choosing and making the boys' Halloween costumes. But this year, they decided that they wanted to go as Mario and Luigi. I spent hours thinking about how I'd make their costumes -- how much do a pair of overalls cost? felt for the hats? accessories? And it was adding up to a lot of time, a lot of effort and a lot of money. And I knew I could get these costumes (not as cute, not as detailed, not as "I'm a good mom"-y) for about $20 a pop. And I decided to give myself permission to let this go this year. I ordered the costumes and they arrived one evening while I was off at my writing circle. When I came home, the boys were asleep and David told me that they loved their store bought costumes. And then, he showed me this series of photos that they staged.
1. Hello sir! We are Mario and Luigi!
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Adorable, and well, I let go a couple of years ago. Although I love seeing your costumes every year, its good to know you are human too :) Hope its best Halloween yet. We are having hard time as our oldest does not want to trick-o-treat with us...AT ALL. Oh the sadness of them growing up :)
Oh my goodness! I got a good giggle out of those pictures this morning! Thanks for sharing!
This made my day. THAT is what childhood should look like; silly and fun!!
Ta-daa! The Mario Brothers! Your boys looks cute, Sharon. Their outfits really made them looked like Mario and Luigi. And the plumbing kit is what made their plumber getup complete! I can imagine your boys doing the actual plumbing work in the future. Maybe they'll be able to do it in a few more years. :)
Darryl Iorio@Milani.ca
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