Costumes

In past years, I've usually made costumes:  princesses (three years in a row for Lauren when she was little), Asian outfits, a cheerleader. Some years I've assembled costumes: hippie chick, biker girl, witch.

I've only flat out bought a costume once--when Sarah wanted to be Violet from The Incredibles. I knew I couldn't make that, and was happy to shell out the $30. In spite of the thin fabric, I was pretty happy with that one--she also got shiny boot covers, gloves and a mask.

This year, Sarah wants to be a Scream ghost and Lauren wants to be Darth Vader. (Someone told them that you always dress as your alter ego for Halloween--verrrrrrrrrrrrry interesting, no?)  I was perfectly willing to buy masks for them, but balked at spending $30 for a full Vader outfit for Lauren. Cheap fabric, so you'll freeze without a coat, and it's ridiculous.to spend that much when I can whip something together from sweatshirt material.

That was a week ago. Since then, I've had a bunch of classes, tried to get as much schoolwork with the kids done as possible, tried to walk when I can, tried to stay on top of the housework, and generally tried to keep up with my life.

Last night, I gave in. We went to Party City and I paid $20 for a costume, with breathing device but no light saber.That was an extra $10, and I might pick one up today, just because. I mean, what's a Sith Lord without his light saber?