As Halloween approaches I can't help but reminisce about the wonderful Halloween party we had last year. It was a time when all of us mamas were together. I remember bumping into Mama N on the way to the party and strolling Master R and Miss L in their puppy and cow costumes to the Thursday playgroup festivities. We have that great group photo with all of our little ones in their first Halloween costumes. It was one of those moments that caused me to pause and appreciate all of the amazing friendships we had formed over the year. I think I will always remember that day together quite vividly as Halloween approaches every year.
This year we decided that Miss L would be a bumblebee since she loves to see the bees buzzing around the flowering rosemary bush in the front of our house. As you can see by the photo above, Miss L could not wait to wear her bee costume.
Today we had a neighborhood Halloween party just a few blocks away at our local park. I was so happy that I could go with Mister T and Miss L. We brought a blanket so I could lay down and adhere to my bed rest regimen. It was so nice to see Miss L enjoying the festivities and for me to get some fresh air. Miss L enjoyed decorating pumpkins with felt stickers and watching a puppet show. There was a deejay on hand to play festive tunes, such as Thriller, Ghostbusters and the Addams Family theme song. There were bouncy houses, bubbles and balloons. My favorite party treat was the canvas bag that everyone took home to use for trick or treating. They are meant to be colored with pens so Miss L and I will have an extra craft to work on this week.
I can't wait to hear from the mamas about all their masters' Halloween costumes and the Thursday playgroup festivities. I wish we could be there with you!
Mama H, here's a thought: your need to recline should be turned into a Lennon/Ono bed-in costume - just add peace signs and some nudity! (Would Mister T join in??) Miss L makes the cutest little bee. Almost, almost, tops the moo-cow from last year. Master K and I have our first costumed outing tomorrow, and I fear his "Little Sully" pilot outfit will be flat-out refused. But of course we will get pics of our little Halloween gathering and will post for you out-of-town Mamas.
ReplyDeleteMama V, I love the Lennon/Ono bed-in costume idea! I thought Mister T could dress up as Sad Panda when he takes Miss L out trick-or-treating (where can I find a beat-up Duane Reade bag?), but no one here would understand the true meaning of the costume. I can't wait to see Master K as "Little Sully." Great costume idea!!
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