I decorated my Halloween mantel 2016, and I have a cute story about my four year old!
My four year old is driving me nuts. We went shopping for Halloween costumes a few weeks ago, and I came up with several strong options. Maybe too many, as it turns out.
She was allll gung-ho about being a princess for Halloween, which would be the same thing she was last year (different costume), but there was a matching princess costume at the store for her Bitty Baby, and she was all about it. Although she decided on princess, I couldn’t help but notice that she was also smitten with the mermaid costume. So, I did something I thought was genius. I bought both.
I thought I’d just wrap up the mermaid costume and give it to her for Christmas or something. Genius, right?! Well, now she’s decided that her heart is set on being a mermaid. She simply can’t be a Disney princess. Must be a mermaid. It’s the only option.
#crap #mermaidproblemsarereal
Now I’m stuck. Do I just go ahead and give her the mermaid costume? Or stick with the original plan? I completely realize that this is a ridiculous problem to have, but it’s a problem nonetheless.
#mermaidprincessdrama
So what would you do?
Oh! And the Halloween mantel…do you like it? The BOO sign is from Balsam Hill, and you can get the DIY tutorial for the Jack’o’ Lantern signs here.
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Have a great day!
Hello! I’ve had the same dilemma with my daughter – different costume selections – and decided to allow her to change her mind and choose the costume she wished for. I did take pictures of her in both costumes so I would have the memories of it and she wouldn’t come back to me later and say “I really wanted to be the princess instead”. We then donated the unwanted costume to an organization that helped outfit kids with costumes. That way everyone was happy and we were able to help another child celebrate Halloween.
Ha! I love that you took pictures in both costumes! 😉 I also love the idea of donating the costumes! Thanks, Josie!
hey girl love the mantel! I think I would give Miss L the mermaid costume!
Thank you, Shawnna! I think I will ask her again in a week and see if we’re back to princess! Ha! xo
Lovin it! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Ivory! 🙂
Love the mantle !!!!!! As for the costumes, remember us ladies are allowed to change our minds!!! Lol. I love the idea of donating it . My daughter teaches Kindergarten and so many of the kids come with just a mask while,others are completely decked out! I’m sure it would make a little girl so happy!! I love all your decorating ideas !!!!
Thank you !!!!
You are SO right, Becky! I change my mind all the time. 😉 Thank you for your sweet words!
I have definitely been known to purchase two Halloween costumes for one child. When they are 4, they wear the costumes all year round… plus, you will probably find that another opportunity will arrive to wear a costume and she can wear them both… like to the mall or to a party or preschool. She’s only 4 once. Enjoy it! 🙂