Why Was the Frog Playing On the Road?

Because the road had cool flashing cars on it and the frog was really the cutest little two-year-old in the family who just LOVES his Auntie Esther! Patti tried to convince me that the only reason Drew kept on coming over to see me on Halloween was because I had cars on myself. Of course, I know better than that! He would have visited frequently, even without the cars . . . they were just an added benefit! Besides, every time I was holding Drew (the Frog Prince . . . just in case you missed the crown in the picture) I got to say that he was road kill! You can't get much better than that!

I can't take all the credit for the hilariousness of my costume. Shauna originally made Nathan a road for Halloween when I was on my mission. I got the letter that said Nathan was going to be a road before I got the picture of Nathan as a road, and I was sooo confused! But, once I had a visual, I thought it was hilarious! Hence, the idea to be a road . . . or in my case, several roads, for Halloween. I didn't take all of Shauna's advice, though. She suggested putting traffic cones on myself in a Madonna-like fashion. Riiiiiight. Like that would be a good over well at an elementary school!!

Most of my students got a kick out of it. One of the sixth graders responded, "AWESOME!!!" every time he walked past me. Parents snickered, teachers burst out laughing, and the lunch lady said all I was missing was a speed bump! The next day, I had my students writing newspaper articles and my warning signs on my costume were a hot topic to write about. I had one near my foot that said, "pavement ends." I had another one that said, "End Construction" but Drewser is standing in front of that sign and the construction zone on my costume. All in all, for as much as I dreaded Halloween (I think all elementary teachers experience this angst . . . especially when Halloween happens to be the first day back to school after a five day weekend!) I think it turned out pretty well. Of course, having a fun costume always adds to the joy of the holiday . . . no matter your age! The only problem now is that I have to come up with an even more creative costume next year!