I worked on things for weeks, but Quinn made it very clear that she does not like costumes. Other people are fine to dress up, but it is not for her. I tried everything. I made it sound so fun. We hung out with friends that love to play dress up. WE took her cousin Calli with us to find the perfect costume, and all I got was:
"No, Mommy. I don't like costumes."
Calli even said: Um ok, Quinn, How bout you think about it for a little bit? ( in the nicest little voice possible.) Nothing worked.
She said she would go as Abby from Sesame Street, but we all knew it would not actually happen. So I gave up, and I allowed her to create her own identity: The girl who does not like costumes and is totally fine with it. I might have fought harder, but I actually owned my own shirt once upon a time that read, "I don't do costumes." So what could I really say on the issue?
But when it take time for her school Halloween Party, but didn't want her to get messed with. I know she would have been fine just telling everyone that she does not like costumes, but I was worried because I'm her mom. So, I convince her to grab her clubs, put on her golf shirt and go as a golfer. Worked great. Here is my little golfer headed to school.
She had me hold her school bag so she could focus on her clubs.
Showing her friends her cool "costume"
Playing the drums during the class party.
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