The Third graders and younger can dress like their favorite book character. This is both a blessing and a curse.
It's a blessing because it is so much fun you can barely stand yourself. It is a chance to talk about favorite book characters. And it is fun because I was able to discuss critical thinking skills without anyone getting mad or complaining. (1. Which costume would be compatible with being at school and on the playground? The horse costume or Fancy Nancy? 2. Which costume is more easily identified? Judy Moody in jeans and a t-shirt or Fancy Nancy-in a tutu, crown, and beads? After all you don't want to go to the trouble of dressing up when no one can tell the difference between regular clothes and dressing like a book character).
It's a curse because your 7 year old is sooooo excited that she wakes up at 4:40 to get dressed and you made the mistake of staying up too late playing on the website "Pinterest".
It is also a curse because her hair is strawberry blond and straight. Fancy Nancy's hair is bright red, curly and voluminous. Her reality did not measure up to her mind's idea of what this should look like. Tears ensued and threats were made. This was one of those times when you have to make the punishment fit the crime. Either quit crying or I'm taking you out of that costume and you'll wear a uniform to school. We had the luxury of changing clothes if needed because like I said, she woke up at 4:40.
By the time carpool rolled around, she was excited again. Even though her wings were falling down all the time and her hair wasn't exactly like the picture, the excitement emitted from my nieces when she was picked up for school was like a balm to the both of us.
This is what she looked like......
As I mentioned before she was so excited she could hardly stand it!!!
Literacy day beats Pajama Day any ol' day of the week and twice on Sundays.
Yippee!
Much love and many laughs,
A
Of course she makes a perfect Fancy Nancy! Love the picture!
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