Halloween 2010

Ok, so last year I may have outdone myself, but this year - well, let's just say, I'd rather forget it! With high expectations set for Bowen's 2nd Halloween costume, it might not be surprising that it all went to pot. She was to be a little lamb, and I had found the perfect costume - or so I thought! It was an idea off the Martha Stewart website, and she should have looked as cute as these adorable little girls...

What I couldn't have foreseen was a mix of slightly too thick batting, a not quite right hat, and most importantly a disagreeable child come dress up time. I have to concede - it was my fault. You see, I've been putting off dropping her morning nap for a couple months now! It's been evident that it was time as naps have drifted later and later in the day, but I was trying to milk it for as long as possible! All this being said, she didn't have a great afternoon nap on Halloween and that led to one intolerant lamb. I think the costume might have been on her body for a total of 1.5 seconds and zero opportunity for a photo! Oh well, I'm told to get used to this, as it will likely happen again multiple times over the coming years. I'm sure it would have happened last year too, had she been able to put up any resistance! Thankfully, all this was made a little easier by the fact that Halloween is not a huge holiday in the UK. Still, it was sad not to see our little lamb and I know I have some disappointed grandparents back in the US as well!

So, there you have it. In the end, the nap was dropped and all thanks to one very unsuccessful Halloween!

Sorry - maybe you can use your imagination? xo