Pumpkins are carved, cider is simmering, and Arsenic and Old Lace is on the screen.
Tonight, I’m trick-or-treating with this kid. I anticipate people throwing entire bags of candy at us. LOOK AT THAT FACE.
Kids really up the ante on one’s Halloween costuming possibilities, while also upping the cuteness quotient. Mark that in the “Pro” column of the “Should We?!” chart. But also be sure to note that Halloween only happens once a year; poops happen everyday.
You’ll note the gorilla-hand he’s holding. Josh is King Kong (as he put it, “Every man needs a gorilla suit”). I’m Ann Darrow. Little J is the fighter pilot who shoots King Kong down. Don’t read too much into the symbolism there (Josh already yelled at me for implying that he was born to play this role). I’ve been practicing looking horrified, wide-eyed, fingers splayed beside my gaping mouth. This look requires much teeth-brushing for the paranoid, but is fairly simple to master if you have a toddler who’s learned how to use crayon on the walls.
Halloween scares, indeed.
Have a Happy Halloween, you guys!
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Oct 31, 2012 9:43 am
OMG. WAY too cute. So cute.
Oct 31, 2012 10:35 am
I totally am the only person in my office who dressed up today. I revisited my Annie Hall costume. No one has even noticed that I’m dressed up. But then again, maybe that’s a good thing. Either way, enjoy trick or treating with your adorable airplane of a baby. xo
Oct 31, 2012 10:48 am
Love it. I also love that the little pilot doesn’t seem to be afraid of king kong at all.
Oct 31, 2012 11:28 am
I am DYING from the adorableness. I demand full family shots!
Oct 31, 2012 11:35 am
Love the family costumes. Too cute! Also where’s your picture? We want to see you done up as Ann Darrow!
Oct 31, 2012 11:55 am
FULL FAMILY PHOTO or it didn’t happen.
Oct 31, 2012 12:03 pm
I’m with Meghan.
Oct 31, 2012 2:55 pm
Amazing! I love his outfit – and I love that you are all dressing up!
Oct 31, 2012 4:16 pm
Oh. My god. How MOTHER-LOVIN’ CUTE AND COORDINATED ARE YOU GUYS.
I am doing, wearing, eating, and handing out absolutely zilch for Halloween this year. I think if I ever become a parent, though, I could see myself totally getting back into holidays like this. For a toddler, especially — for whom all experiences are new and awesome — and for younger kids, who are naturally inclined to love tradition and ritual.
Poop variable may still win out, though.