The Justice League

Halloween is not one of my favorite holidays. For many reasons. I don't like how creepy it's gotten over the years. I've seen toddlers wearing the Scream mask, and others with graphically drawn wounds on their faces. What happened to clowns and old, fat farmers? Gypsies, and little boys dressed like their dad, using their mother's eyebrow pencil to draw a mustache on their face?
It's also a problem at our house because of Oldest Boy's diabetes. A little candy once in a while is fine, but to gluttonously "go for it" isn't good for him - any child really. Middle Boy's allergic to wheat and dairy, so again, presents a problem. Now that they're older, 11 and 9, they understand the limitations of their individual bodies. It was much more difficult a few years ago.
Without further ado...
I knew Toddler Child was going to be Batman, so I excitedly bought Mary (the dog) her Wonder Woman costume. I begged Chris to be Robin... he wouldn't do it. Middle Boy had a Superman costume from last year and I picked up The Flash for Oldest Boy on sale.
I confess that Oldest Boy and Middle Boy only wore these for the photos. They said they'd be mortified to be seen in the neighborhood actually trick-or-treating in them. I think they had fun once they were in them though...
After pictures, the two older boys changed into their real costumes and got on with the more important business of trick-or-treating. [For Toddler Child, it was "twinkle-tweeting".] Oldest Boy was a Jedi and Middle Boy was a CLONE trooper, not a stormtrooper. They both made their costumes (except the helmet).
Once the kids were off, Mary had her own important business - guarding the Ross Cave and running upstairs to stare at the bird periodically. You never know when a parakeet might attack.
We feel sooooo much safer with Wonder Mary on watch. Her costume commands the respect she's always deserved and the Lasso of Truth concerns us all...







Reader Comments (19)
The boys look cute too!
Middle Child is gluten free! Move to Australia - it'll make your life so much easier - pretty much every restaurant has a gluten-free alternative, OR a separate gluten-free menu. And do you know about Pamela's brownie mix? Comes in a pink bag and they are the best! brownies! ever! (there is a dairy free alternative). they are delicious and easy to make.
I LOVE the Justice League. I had two supermen for reasons that I explained on Thursday - but we did end up going door to door with a super girl for a while - so that was fun.
We don't need all that candy either, so I am going to pilfer through it and take some to school for my bribe, I mean, reward jar. ;-)
And now, I must tell you that I almost just peed my pants when I saw Mary. AND SHE IS TOTALLY SMILING! That is the most hysterical thing I have ever seen!
Deidre - Yes. Middle Boy is gluten-free, and I think I've tried Pamela's brownie mix. There are a few good brownie mix's. I forgot, are you gluten-free?
Tristan - Mary was Princess Leia a couple of years ago. Ralph should have been Yoda. Maybe next year...
Kate - That new Joker costume is terrifying. My kids would have been traumatized if they saw that on Friday night.
Mrs. D. - Wish I could give you some of our candy for your bribe jar. Nothing wrong with bribes - they work!
Corbie - Don't be too impressed with the boys' homemade costumes. They just used clothes, magic markers and sticky felt. I prefer the store bought costumes (bah humbug). They enjoyed it though.
Sherri - Funny you say that, because I thought it looked like Mary was smiling too. And you're right, even though the kids look cute, the definitely still spew vomit and poop.
Vodka Mom - You're preachin to the choir about Halloween. Amen.
Punk Rock Dad - It's interesting what societal norms do to kids. The two older boys had a blast wearing those costumes and enjoyed "posin" and playing, but were concerned about what neighbor kids would say. Kinda sad.
Robin - I bet Parker looked adorable. Maybe Mary can be Jasmine or a leopard princess next year.
Samantha - Thanks. Mary's definitely "her own little wonder world" in our house.
Em - Look at you. Commenting on a blog. I LOVE it when you do that! Elway should have been Darth. You have to start including him in these things. Next year Trevor should be Batman, and Elway should be Robin. Start working on Daryl NOW. XOXOXOXOXO