...I did not procrastinate. I got an early start on the twin's costumes. I was very excited to make them, this being the first year that they have been aware of Halloween, and there being a parade at preschool, they actually had occasion to dress up.
But I am by nature a procrastinator. I almost cannot get started on something until there is major pressure on me to get it done. But this time, I didn't. I got started a month ahead of time, and slowly got going, sewing and cutting a bit almost every evening after the kids went to bed. I took a break for about a week, to get their winter hats made, and that was apparently a mistake, because I was still up till 4:30 in the morning on Sunday night, finishing these dang costumes!
The results were not absolutely perfect, but the girls were very happy, and their teacher said that they were very proud to put them on. A bluebird and Tinkerbell were very obliging and allowed me to get a couple of shots of them... before flying off to warmer regions. I think that I saved no money whatsoever, and maybe took a little too much pride in doing it myself, but I must say, none of the Tinkerbell costumes for sale look anything like the dress that Tink makes for herself out of leaves and grass, the same problem as when I was a kid, so I feel justified.
Among the crunchy leaves, our mud-proof boots strapped on, and smiles plastered to our faces, we can't resist the late autumn sun! We won't throw away our gift of joy, but hold it, cradled in our chapped hands, relishing it's softness, it's warmth, it's crisp crunch, and it's pumpkin ridges.
