It's all good in the hood

I've decided I’m not a very good blogger, simply because I don't blog enough! Everyday of this week something has happened which I want to keep some sort of keepsake but by the time I get home, finish planning, chatting on msn etc I'm too tired.

Anywaaay to redeem myself I’m going to write up what has been happening....

Tuesday something of Feb:

its a few days before world book day and ALL the staff from teachers to cleaners have to dress up as a book character. Thursday will also be the day I get my final observation the decider of weather or not I pass and how well I pass.

For once I decide to do something abit early instead of leaving it till the last minute. I decide to get my costume sorted. Went by the 'Abracadabra' (costume shop) yesterday but it had been closed so I decide to ring them up today.

Abracadabra man: Haaaaaylo abracadabra here how can I help?

Me: Hi was wondering if I could reserve a red riding hood costume? I went by yesterday but you were closed

AM: Yes, we're closed Sundays, Mondays. Is it for book day? We have a few left but they're going fast so I won't be able to reserve anything.

Me: Erm that’s ok I guess, I finish at about 4. Will you still be open around that time?

AM: Yeah we're open till 5. I'll try and keep one aside for you but can't promise anything.

Me: That's fine. (Hang up)

Day goes on teach a few lessons. Do some acting with a puppet (a story to blog about at a different time) pretty soon it's time to go Abracadabra. I explain to Dad where I need to go, he parks up outside I go in.

Me: Hi, I rang earlier asking for a red riding hood costume.

AM: (Looks at me abit funny) so you did love. We have one left.
(Manages to locate it beneath a pile of fake hair and wands)

AM: Might be a bit short...

He then pulls out a red mini dress with a huge slit on the side with those cheap looking criss cross things, the tiniest cape and fishnet stockings. My jaw drops, I stare from him to the costume

AM: It comes with a basket too

Dad walks in

Dad: You forgot your purse in the car.......Is that the cape it looks abit short?

Me: No Dad that’s the dress lets go.

I've never been so embarrassed in my life!! Why the hell would anyone think that something from a fairytale should be converted in to an outfit fit for a porn star!!

Thankfully I was able to get some red material from an asain shop and my sister-in-laws mum made me a gorgeous cape out of it. By Thursday it was all good in the hood...

The kids who dressed up looked so good and pictures are gorgeous...ones of the children anyway!