Costumes

Today Malcolm and I went to look at Hallowe'en costumes. He likes to grab anything he can snag when we're out shopping and today he grabbed a purple witch hat with black lacy stuff all over it. It was a bit big for him but was really cute on his head and he was laughing away as he wore it around the store. So I got it for him - it will be a good addition to our stock of dressup clothes. I also found a fireman's shirt for Malcolm to go with his fireman's hat, a wizard hat for the boys, a batman shirt for Donovan - we already have a cape. And a black cat costume for Malcolm. All for less than twenty dollars, which is pretty good I think. Donovan already has a Hallowe'en costume but will enjoy have a few more items to play dressup with I think.

On the subject of dressing, Malcolm has taken a real interest in putting on his own clothes. He loves to sit down and put his own legs through the holes in his pants, then stands to pull them up (he needs a bit of help which he is unwilling to admit as he prefers to be independent). He has not figured out shirts so well but is getting there. Boots he perfected when we were at the farm in the summer (he refused to wear shoes for a couple of weeks). He has been able to do the "flip trick" with his coat since last winter and just needs a bit of help starting the zipper. So he is doing really well and is (rightfully) very proud of his accomplishments. So he should really enjoy playing dressup with his big brother...

Mary Ellen