Mom of the Year
Tonight was Halloween.
Bet you’re wondering why Bean’s not wearing his Buzz Lightyear costume.
Let me tell you why…
We invited Bean’s best little friend, Elle, over for dinner and trick or treating. So, I had to leave work, get to the kids Halloween party at their daycare, get home, dinner cooked, and two kids into costumes all within a two hour period. I was running around like a crazy woman.
But I got home and everything was ready to go by the time company showed up. We had a great dinner, and the kids were rearing to put on their costumes. Finally, it was time. I put Gracie into hers, Elle got into hers, and it was Bean’s turn to get dressed. Only, I couldn’t find his costume anywhere. I looked in all his normal hiding spots. I checked through the 10,000 bags and totes I had carried around all day. I looked all over my car. And nothing. Nada. Zip.
Where was Buzz?????
And that’s when the cold panic of certainty set in. I knew where the costume was. I just knew.
It was in Bean’s cubby at school.
They had a costume party and parade at school, and I’d sent him to school in his costume. But he had changed out of his costume after the parade and the costumes were put in their cubbies. And I had not checked his cubby that day. And the daycare had closed an hour ago.
Cold panic. Cold panic. Cold panic.
I came downstairs and told my mom and Chris what had happened, and the blank stares and crickets chirping told me that this was my burden to bear. I had to tell Bean… by myself.
(cue the horror movie scream)
Thankfully, Bean is about the easiest going kid in the universe. When I suggested that he wear his dinosaur costume from last year, he perked up and squealed, “YEAH! I love dinosaurs!”
Whew!
Costume drama aside, we had a great time trick or treating tonight. The kids were awesome! And it was way more fun going at this age than in the last two years when we had to really do everything for the kids. This year, the kids marched themselves right up, rang doorbells, said trick or treat, and collected their loot. It was super easy for me and Chris. We did take turns helping Gracie, though. At the first few houses, we walked up with her and helped her hold her pumpkin. But by the fifth or sixth house, she was like, “I got this…” and she just marched her sassy stinger up there by herself with the big kids.
We had a great time and proved once again that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent.
At least, I hope not. Because if perfection is the standard, then I am in a mess of trouble…
11 Comments
Emily
The dinosaur is a pretty slick costume though – a definite win for Bean! And don’t you love that wagon? We have one and LOVE it…you just can’t go wrong with a wagon that has multiple cup holders. Happy Halloween!
Kristin
This makes for great memories …you forever a
Alyssa
Phew, good thing you had that dino costume handy.
Isn’t 3 an awesome age to trick or treat. My son totally rocked it this year. I even got to stand back on the sidewalk and wave thank you for a few houses, I felt like a REAL parent, one that knew the ropes 🙂
Kristin
Oops..you will forever hear about the time Bean wore the same costume 2 years in a row. 🙂
Jen @ Ginger Guide
You are the perfect mom for Bean. He couldn’t have a better one in the entire world and that’s what counts.
Ps. we tried that costume on Sully and it freaked him the crap out! It was so funny. Bean looks like he really loves it.
JenniferLO
“marched her sassy stinger up there” best line ever!
Nate's Mom at Nate is Great
My friend’s son (3) went trick or treating for the first time this year. His mom felt she didn’t explain the tradition well when, upon the first door opening, Owen welcomed himself into their home. I love kids and Halloween. Because of Superstorm Sandy, our Halloween is 11/7. Counting down!
Michelle | Letters from Boston
Hilarious!! Bean is such a cool little guy — you guys are doing great! 🙂
Mariya
Man, sounds like you have the perfect kid though 😉
Chloe
They are just so cute, Bean is the happiest and funnest looking kid around!
kat
Umm wow Bean is a good man. LOL. And I cannot believe that Gracie trick or treated! P deff had a hard time adjusting and she’s a little older. Although she does not have an awesome big brother to look up to to show her the ropes so I blame that 😉 ps- LOVE their costumes.