Today each class (Freshman thru Senior) chose a time period to dress up as. Big C’s class chose the Neolithic Age. He came home on Tuesday complaining that he had nothing remotely caveman-like to wear and it would put a damper on his spirited streak. I gave him a reassuring pat and told him to have a little faith in his momma.
With some great coupons from Joann’s and a quick trip to Party City, we came up with this caveman costume for $12. I quickly sewed him a leopard tie out of faux fur and a cave man “dress” out of brown fleece, using one of his t-shirts as a basic pattern. Both were 40% off and then another 20% off the entire bill. Score. I picked up a $2 bag of bones from party city to make a necklace and a large bone (that’s what’s in his hand) for him to us to kill food or bonk a woman on the head.
The craftsmanship is bare bones. It’s right up my alley – fake sewing. But it made him really happy and was fun to do! He’s had such a fun week.
This picture was taken at 6:30 this morning and those dirty dishes are STILL in the sink. Time to get to work!
PS. Here is his Wild, Wild West outfit:
3 comments:
Wow, spending money and sewing costumes, you are da bomb DF. I'm glad you only had to wear pjs and togas as there was no JoAnns or Party store in H-berg.
It's so fun to see Chris enthusiastic about his school and spirit week. You're a super duper mom!!!
Big C is my kind of Neolithic guy.
I'm having so much fun watching his costume for the week. And I'm also having so much fun thinking how much I would have liked my HS to do it too (I know I already said that).
If I'm ever a principal of a HS (which I doubt), I will implement it! :D
You and Big C. made a great team and managed to do a great Neolithic man!
I just love that Big C is so into it. Cave Man might just be my favorite (that leopard tie!).
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