It’s different and original…. not like a costume from a box.She should be proud!How about some positive reinforcement, instead of attempting to stifle his creativity??And maybe even some constructive advice for overcoming problems only a grown-up can foresee…. after all, he’s a kid.
“Michael, that’s so clever. Hey, why don’t we make some openings for your hands, in case you want to eat something?”
“Do you think it should be a little narrower, to fit through doorways? Do you need help with that?”
Actually, I don’t see why he can’t dance or sit in it the way it is.
A friend and I went to a costume party as a pair of dice. We wore cubical boxes which were painted black and used the centers of white paper plates for the spots on the four sides. We wore felt berets as the “one” spot, and had cutout holes one the front to stick our hands out. The “dice” were really cute and clever. We didn’t discover until we got to the party that our hands would not reach our mouths through those holes, so we ditched the boxes for most of the party and hung out in our tights and leotards. Being a LOT younger and pre-children at the time, we both looked pretty good in those leotards…..
I agree with Susan. I helped my kids do their costumes but I went with their ideas. As mine were all about a year apart, they liked doing themes together and we did many. My kids are all creative and have done well in life (even if I don’t agree with all their choices).
I once wanted to do something similar on Halloween, to have me and my friend be a two-headed robot—the trouble is, I didn’t realize that the fact that my friend was about six inches taller than I was was going to be a problem!
If Elly had said nothing, or had simply praised Michael’s creativity, and Michael then had trouble getting through a door or eating, who wants to bet that the Ellyhaters on this site would be grousing about what a lousy parent she was for not noticing the problems with the costume?
Templo S.U.D. over 9 years ago
Here’s another concern: the bathroom.
ORMouseworks over 9 years ago
Necessary Details, Michael!!! ;)
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 9 years ago
It’s different and original…. not like a costume from a box.She should be proud!How about some positive reinforcement, instead of attempting to stifle his creativity??And maybe even some constructive advice for overcoming problems only a grown-up can foresee…. after all, he’s a kid.
“Michael, that’s so clever. Hey, why don’t we make some openings for your hands, in case you want to eat something?”
“Do you think it should be a little narrower, to fit through doorways? Do you need help with that?”
Actually, I don’t see why he can’t dance or sit in it the way it is.
Observer fo Irony over 9 years ago
How will his parents live down their embarrassment? It is payback time.
summerdog86 over 9 years ago
Great costume idea the boys have come up with.
For heavens sake, Mom! He can just slip the thing off this head when he needs to!
freewaydog over 9 years ago
I remember going to a costume party in camp & one of the unit heads had a mattress strapped around him & he managed just fine!
JanLC over 9 years ago
A friend and I went to a costume party as a pair of dice. We wore cubical boxes which were painted black and used the centers of white paper plates for the spots on the four sides. We wore felt berets as the “one” spot, and had cutout holes one the front to stick our hands out. The “dice” were really cute and clever. We didn’t discover until we got to the party that our hands would not reach our mouths through those holes, so we ditched the boxes for most of the party and hung out in our tights and leotards. Being a LOT younger and pre-children at the time, we both looked pretty good in those leotards…..
Fido (aka Felix Rex) Premium Member over 9 years ago
So how did Michael get all the other details (like the wires on his head) together on his own?
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 9 years ago
He not gonna have fun
vldazzle over 9 years ago
I agree with Susan. I helped my kids do their costumes but I went with their ideas. As mine were all about a year apart, they liked doing themes together and we did many. My kids are all creative and have done well in life (even if I don’t agree with all their choices).
dawnsfire over 9 years ago
How old is he? Elly, do you really think he’ll be dancing?!? Willingly?
OldestandWisest over 9 years ago
I once wanted to do something similar on Halloween, to have me and my friend be a two-headed robot—the trouble is, I didn’t realize that the fact that my friend was about six inches taller than I was was going to be a problem!
Argythree over 9 years ago
If Elly had said nothing, or had simply praised Michael’s creativity, and Michael then had trouble getting through a door or eating, who wants to bet that the Ellyhaters on this site would be grousing about what a lousy parent she was for not noticing the problems with the costume?