A Life Uncommon: Class Costume Parade

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Class Costume Parade

This is a stretch for me. It is the first time I have had to face this dilemma. I have been a home schooling mother for all these years. Until this year I was able to avoid these issues that I have found in the past so grueling. I supported the kids as to be a part of a whole at school in having a costume for the morning. We have our family night movie tradition with giant bowls of candy and quality time together. All lights off and we enjoy each other. However in the morning I will attend the school event to be present for the children and to assist the class rooms. I will feel better there with my eyes on them than at home not knowing what they might be exposed to. I am hoping to find fun and pleasure as I celebrate them.

Dash still needs the gray pants on and he will be set

Miss Beauty as "Dorothy"

4 comments:

Denise said...: Praying for you as always my friend.; October 31, 2007 at 2:48 AM
Melanie said...: Awwww, they look great! Thanks for sharing the adorable pictures!; October 31, 2007 at 6:04 AM
~Bren~ said...: Dash looks great! and Miss Beauty's dress turned out wonderful. Praise God for MILove's! I will be praying for you my friend.; October 31, 2007 at 6:17 AM
Casdok said...: Great outfits!; November 1, 2007 at 12:04 PM

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