Tomorrow the children will all be parading around parking lots or gymnasiums, showing off their Halloween costumes. Some kids have known for the past 364 days what they will be. There will be sports players, Hannah Montanas, witches, clowns, inflatable sumo wrestlers (my youngest), and a duct-taped Storm trooper.
Huh? I meant to say an orange and blue striped, duct-taped Storm trooper. I do love the colors, as a University of Illinois alum. As a mom, I am worried.
Builder started working on his costume back in September. His teacher had called him Dr. Duct Tape. He loved the name. It is perfect for the mini-mogul he is. His duct tape purse and wallet business is still going strong two years later.
First, he made a top-hat. I believe it was modeled after the duct tape prom wear. Plus, adding a top hat always exudes professional. Think chimney sweeper.
However, it was too small to stay on his head. Problem #1. But still doable, I suggested a lab coat or scrubs to go with the duct tape. He looked at me and said, "That doesn't make any sense." Clearly, he had a different vision of his Dr. Duct Tape than I did. Son of Svengooli perhaps?
Next, he saw a picture of Halo, the game box super soldier. Problem #2. He wanted to morph the two costumes. He went to work on his old Star Wars costume.
Thus, a striped, duct-taped Storm trooper will be parading tomorrow. I will be the mom in the tiny orange and black top hat praying the other children appreciate his efforts as much as I worry about them.
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