Every year, I pull out the autumn/Halloween decorations and get to work. I turn the basement into a bat cave. I hang crepe paper ghosts from the ceiling. I adorn my kitchen table with a candy corn table cloth.
And, I hang a paper skeleton on my pantry door.
Oddly, Ms. Lilly is attached to the skeleton; with his non-threatening, goofy-looking face. She refers to him (and yes, we are assuming it is a male) as "my best buddy." I know. It's kooky.
"Can I sleep with my best buddy?," she asks.
No.
"Can I put my best buddy in the tub?"
Nope. He'll dissolve.
"Can I take my best buddy to preschool?," she inquires; hopeful.
No, Lilly!
And onto the pantry door he goes.
Our paper skeleton is the kind that comes with brads attached to the bones, creating moveable joints. Throughout the month of October, his "poses" frequently change. Sometimes his bony legs are positioned to resemble a rousing Irish jig. Sometimes his arms are raised above his head in a symbol of jubilation. Sometimes his arms bend at the elbows, forming ill-shaped "Ls" that make him look like a marionette on strings. Occasionally, one hand rests atop his head as if he's trying to scratch an itch. (Or maybe soothe a headache caused by all the raucous at the McD abode.) Ninety-nine percent of the time, Lilly is responsible for "best buddy's" morphisms.
Last year--on a beautiful, crisp, October morning--I walked past the pantry and into the kitchen, casually glancing at the skeleton. I stopped in my tracks and turned on my heel, eager to retrace my steps for a "second look." This is what I found:
Hmm... Apparently, Lilly felt it necessary for "best buddy" to cover his...privates?? Perhaps "best buddy" is a...modest skeleton??? Ha!
Either way, I can't wait to see what poses await me this year! Happy October!
Love it!!! Put some undies on him and surprise the kiddos lol
ReplyDeleteHe's a very cute pantry skeleton!! I wish Australia got into the whole Halloween celebrations, my kids trick or treat with the neighbours kids but most houses they visit send them away :(
You have a fabulous week my beautiful friend!!
you definitely would not have covered him ;)
ReplyDeleteBest Buddy's expression with his modest little covering is hilarious!!! Poor Best Buddy, just standing there all exposed while you make him dance; he was probably so relieved that Lilly came along to cover up his bits and pieces. Hahaha!
ReplyDeleteLOOK AT MY BUTTON OVER THERE!!! EEEEEEEEE!!!!! Thank so much!!!!
ReplyDelete"Can I put my best buddy in the tub?" SO cute. I love it!
ReplyDeleteahhh hahahaha, even his expression says, "STOP LOOKING AT ME DOWN THERE!!"
ReplyDeletethat is too cute!! i can just imagine you walking by one day, mr skeleton no longer on the door...you find him stuffed in lilly's backpack, ready to accompany her to school!
btw-couldn't help but notice her hilarious quote about eating healthy! LOL
happy october to you pretty lady!!
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LOL :) This made me smile "No, he'll dissolve" haha!
ReplyDeleteI love Autumn too! It's so much nicer outside! We've gotten a cold front the last few days and the temp has been in the high 60's - woo!
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That's a hilarious story...kids are so adorable! :)
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Oh you classic, classic girl. I love that you decorate your home for Fall and Halloween. My family thinks that I am a total kook for pulling my festive decor out mid September, each year, but I simply cannot wait! One month just isn't long enough (don't worry, they're all indoor decorations so the neighbors still think I'm totally sane). That being said, your skeleton sets the tone for the house (I just made that up), a modest skeleton says "look at us, we aspire to be the Cleavers." A wiley skeleton says, well ... other things. Lilly has her bestie on lock! She gets it.
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OM Gosh, that brings back memories of posing our paper skeleton when I was growing up! New follower from the Thursday hop.
ReplyDeleteOh my where is my undies lol... Thanks
ReplyDeleteOh my god this post made me smile. I found it at the Found The Marbles thoughtful thursday bloghop! I live in the UK where we don't make such a thing of Halloween but I am determined to go all out this year and have a party so am currently collecting up decorations to adorn my home! I neeeeedddd a moveable skeleton like your's LOL. Will sign up to the blog and look forward to reading other posts! Lynsey (http://lynseythemotherduck.blogspot.com)
ReplyDeleteThis is too funny. My boys are going to get a huge kick out of it!
ReplyDeletethat is super cute
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We have the exact same skeleton! It looks to me like he is oding the potty dance =)
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This cracked me up, what a fun idea. Add a boa and you have a diva skeleton, some socks perhaps to keep his toes toasty. giggle. I enjoyed my visit to your blog. Your header drew me right in. Happy to be a new follower. hugs!
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The thing that cracks me up the most about this whole post is buddys facial expression. That is the face I would pull if I were hanging on a door, bare bones and all, exposed for the whole world to see. So funny!
ReplyDeleteI love this. totally cracks me up:>
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