A few weeks ago, Zeke went to a Royal Princess Party for one of his good friends from school. (The birthday princess likes to make her father nervous about talking about her "boyfriend" Zeke.) Because I have a poor sense of priorities and time management, finding him appropriate royal attire and then making him a costume became an all important task. I could have just bought a shield and sword and crown from the variety store. I could have. Did I mention I have no discernible crafting or sewing skills?I had an idea for a crown and, what with the internet being the most helpful parenting tool ever, found exactly what I was looking for. I used the pattern and tried to sew it with my little machine for hemming. Why? Why? When we all know that the hot glue gun can solve all problems? Then I embellished from the original with some odds and ends. Ric rac comes a close second to glue guns in solving all problems. A half yard of blue felt and some more glue gunning made the tunic. Zeke was very interested, interested to a point of distraction in the project when it was coming together.
How does this fairytale end? He wore it for one second after I made it. Not one second more. Not one second at the party. Not one second after.
That will teach me.
1 comment:
Jamie,
The costume looks fabulous! I am sure that Prince Z would have won the hearts of all the little girls at the party if he had worn it.
Believe me, I know about those priorities. How do you think I managed my time when my boys were young. Even now!
A hint for the next costume. Put a small pocket on it somewhere where you can hide a bribe to get him to wear it.
Trish
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