Now that we’re back from vacation, I’m taking another week off from writing to catch up on my reader. So I’ve selected five posts from the archives using a sophisticated random selection system based on The Price is Right rules of play (or something like that). Here is the fourth oldie-but-goodie-but-now-I-think-everything-I-wrote-back-then-sucked-why-did-I-decide-to-commit-to-posting-every-day-this-summer-again?…Enjoy!
When in Doubt – Wear Pajamas
originally posted September 25, 2009
This is my son Oliver.
He has been Superman for Halloween two years in a row. And no – it’s not because he loves superheroes. It’s because he would NEVER abide any kind of “costume” that involved head gear, make up, heat trapping fabrics or accessories that must be held or clipped on. Basically – he wouldn’t wear costumes. Of any kind.
So I tricked him.
Target sells pajamas that look like superhero outfits. Superman was the only one that didn’t necessarily look like jammies though (the detachable red cape that he only noticed and ripped off 50% of the time was a nice touch). So Superman it was!
That was my solution. It was a win-win for all. I had a cute little costumed toddler/preschooler and he got to be comfortable.
It was such a success that we even suited up George (18 months younger than Oliver) in the same pjs last year.
Not sure what we’ll do this Halloween… Now that he’s four, Oliver likes costumes, and comfort may not be as much of an issue.
He’s pretty big – so I could possibly dress him up as the Incredible Hulk.
I wonder if he’d let me paint him green. Probably not. But maybe if I let him paint himself….
My boys had some of those superhero pjs – I always kind of wanted a pair myself.
There's nothing cuter than a toddler with a superhero cape – unless it's two of them :).
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When I was little, all my nighties looked like princess dresses. I totally understand where your kids are coming from.
Adorable! We wear our costumes year 'round. Let me tell you, nothing coaxes a smile out of a grown up like a four year old in a Luke Skywalker costume in the supermarket, in April.