Miss M decided to tell me at 4.30pm she wanted to be an angel for the school Christmas concert which I only found out both kids were apart of at 9.00am earlier that day. The concert started at 6.15pm. I had my sister here in the afternoon hanging out with us before leaving for Thailand tomorrow and then to Ecuador so time was its usual manic mess. But I often amaze myself how I can find the most basic of materials in the house and produce a costume within a flash. White card, two straws, and some cotton wool balls.
Is that something that mothers get given when they become mothers? The ability to whip up something in order for little faces to be happy? What have you made for your little one in under an hour before rushing out the door?
This week I am giving away some greeting cards and an original collage of Schmookins over at bloesem kids for their Win on Wednesday section.
you did well!! The things we do -- esp at this time of year. Bring on the holidays (I think ...)!
Posted by: Vanessa | 30/11/2009 at 15:08
It's insane isn't it. I have had to do it for our lot - a bat and a chimney sweep at different times. I was well ahead of the Harry Potter requests and even at 18 and 20, that cape is never allowed to go to the op shop when I do my annual pre-Christmas sweep of wardrobes.
Posted by: katiecrackernuts | 27/11/2009 at 09:28
Macgyver eat your heart out!
Posted by: Amelia | 27/11/2009 at 06:29
Very angelic - gorgeous halo!
Posted by: Nicole Lacey | 26/11/2009 at 23:27
Love the costume! Yes, I think we do just seem to cope with the demands... I just think most people probably do it with far greater humour than I manage to achieve. My girls know when they've left it too late to ask... they know I'm not a happy camper! ;)
Congratulations on your Bloesem Kids feature - well deserved :) K
Posted by: Kylie | 26/11/2009 at 22:09
Your little girl looks suitably angelic. Gorgeous costume! Lee :)
Posted by: Lee | 26/11/2009 at 17:53