this weekend we went to a little halloween party at a farm geared toward young ones and it was such a sweet little scene to witness. something about little kids in costume– throw in a healthy sprinkling of hormones and it’s all warm fuzzies.
i’m discovering more and more of parker’s personality as he develops his vocabulary, his opinions. he’s a very timid fellow, and i really don’t mind that. he likes his inner circle, but if you’re not in it, he’s side-eyeing you a bit until he gets to know you, however long that takes. so, arriving at this party, he wasn’t sure about wearing the costume, he wasn’t sure about everyone else being in costume, he wasn’t sure about this party at all. i had prepped him beforehand and told him about the fun in store, but he was still skeptical. we eased our way in, him not letting go of our hands for the first big chunk of it. i picked him up so i could get a better feel for what he was thinking. i could tell he was uncertain and i knew if i held him and talked him through it, talked about what we were seeing, he’d feel a little better about things. he began asking, “what is her? what is her? what is he?” about every little kid in costume. there were a lot of kids. dragons, fairies, olaf, policemen, ghosts, spidermen. costumes of all kinds. he wanted to know every one.
within about a half an hour, he was having a really good time, was loving the costume he was in (both warm and ridiculously cute — shannon made several costumes, including this one, which have been well-loved in this house and are some of the most fabulous costumes ever. nathaniel even wore this costume!), and was really glad to be there. he drank some warm apple cider, and went to different trick or treating stations, and picked out a mini pumpkin from a makeshift “pumpkin patch.” we went through a haunted barn that was so tame and sweet and at the end, he got a twizzler. it was one of those events that’s just so nicely orchestrated with the little ones in mind that it’s just really precious to watch. is this the hormones talking again?
and, what can i say, i’m pretty proud of my guy for giving this party a try. he told me when we got home that he was really happy we went, and when i asked him where he’d like to put his pumpkin, he said he wanted it on his tool bench. so, there it is, and there it will stay (for awhile). a little reminder of our party.
hands down the most fun costume i've seen! Looks like he had a great time.
The costume is really superb, wow and I really love the last picture of you and Parker, it's such a cute moment. I smiled and squeaked a lot reading that post, maybe hormones are to blame as well but I'm not quite sure 😉
He sounds like a really nice fellow and I remember myself beeing timid and shy on every kids birthday party. You can be really proud of him and yourself for making it a bit easier for him to enjoy it! 🙂
Bridget, You're an amazing mom! And that party sounds like fun!
P.S. Parker looks stinkin' cute in that costume. 🙂
I love how you describe him. He's like your favorite story and you're telling it to us so well.
And I love this comment. Thanks Tiffany 🙂
Oh Parker looks so dang cute in his costume! My girl is the same way, takes her awhile to take in the scene and then she is loving it! Sweet pictures!
Are the boots you are wearing here Frye?
they are!
Are they the Melissa or Paige? They look nice and high, I have been debating and worried they would be too short/wide but they look great!
paige! i love them, thanks alexandra!
Parker-the-Bear is perfection! He looks so cozy. 🙂 You look beautiful, mama. I love your skirt – it's a great color!!
Jessica
How sweet!! Love Parker's costume & that brothers have been able to share it!!
You are a great mom. Not pushing Parker into the party is EXACTLY how to handle it. So many parents push, push, push! He is his own adorable little person. It's good for him to survey the situation. Wish more adults would have acquired that trait. ( : Happy Halloween!
thanks so much, lea! happy halloween to you too!
I love the one of him leaning against the tree, something about the look on his face. So precious!
totally observing the party from a safe distance. I love that one too.
The fact that Shannon made this costume? It gets me rather emotional. It feels very full circle that she is still part of your family, and that every loving minute she put into that costume was redeemed in spades.
Couldn't agree more. I told Steve it'd be so cool to get a picture of each of the kids in it framed next to one another (not sure we could locate pictures of all of them in the costume, but it's worth a try!).
This is so special, there is nothing better than seeing a little ones personality evolve 🙂
I love that Shannon made this costume! Hopefully in a couple years there will be yet another cute little boy wearing it! 🙂
I just cannot get over the bear costume and how cute he looks in it!!!!!!!
the photo of you two walking side by side has to be the most beautiful and perfect Fall picture I've ever seen. seriously! I hope you frame that!!
how sweet is that how he's perfectly content with being held still and just wants to hang out with mama! who wouldn't want a cute little bear by their side?! or on the flip side who wouldn't want to claim that stylish mom as their own!!? aka…LOVE the outfit!
xoxo
I love your skirt! Where did you get it? I'm looking for something similar for my baby shower.
it's an oldie from f21! not maternity but hiked up real high… it works!