I decided little Abby would be dressed as Hedwig, Harry's Snowy Owl. Though I had bought some feathers, white tights and a white hat, I didn't start to assemble her costume until 10 p.m. the night before the party.
I hot glued white feathers on a white onesie until I ran out of glue sticks (and burned my finger with hot glue, which I tried to remove with another finger and then burned that one too). I had forgotten that Greg had used the glue sticks for some creation - probably hockey related. So, I switched to fabric glue, which, no matter what the advertisement, is not nearly as adherent. Then I through in a little sewing for good measure. Unfortunately, my sewing skills are a tad better than nonexistent.
Of course, the day of the outdoor party was beautiful and WINDY. And I didn't think through the whole bit about the feathers having slightly sharp ends. Abby looked adorable, but was not a happy camper so the costume lasted 10 minutes and then we changed outfits. At the close of the party I was walking around the park gazebo picking up white feathers.
Note to self: If you continue to dress your daughter in silly costumes you need to:
1. Replenish glue stick supply
2. Ask Nana for sewing lessons.
3. Think comfort.
4. Check the weather forecast.
5. Be sure to take a decent photograph the day of so you don't have to torture your daughter a second time by forcing her to sit in the rocking chair wearing her uncomfortable costume so you can document your insanity.
...but my, oh my, is that adorable!
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