Dress Up

Dress up... I am pretty sure that for generations children have been playing dress up. This is a loved past time by most kids! It isn't something just for girls... ALL three of my kids love to play dress up! The stories they create and the costumes that go with their creations are just priceless to me! This particular morning in the picture... they had spent watching Peter Pan for the first time really... Shawn was out of town... I was playing with them and creating a fort in the toy room to be used as "Neverland"... Ok... so maybe it is fun for all ages even! There was Captain Hook (Tye), Tinker Bell (Ade), and a member of the Lost Boys (Boston)... They played for a good two hours with sword fights, swimming, eating at the table... They had so much fun!
Captain Hook!
Tinker Bell
A Lost Boy
Then on another morning recently...

Tye asked, "Mom, can we get dressed and go play outside?"

Mom replied with enthusiasm, "Of course... go get some fresh air and burn some energy! Just make sure you get dressed, wear shoes, and put on a light coat because it is a little chilly."

So... I go to my room to get ready for the day.

Shawn says, "Jo... Did you tell the kids they could go outside like this?"

Jo replies with a little frustration, "What is the problem? I asked them to get clothes on, shoes on and to make sure they have a light coat. If they have done that, please let them out."

Shawn says, "Well I think they did what you asked, but you might want to look at this."

So... I stop everything I am doing to go see what the problem is. All to find out there is no problem and that the kids had their own interpretation of what they were to wear!

Tye... Ade...

Oh... How could you not just love them!