My preschoolers are putting on a circus for the last day of preschool next week, and while their acts are going to be incredible – a chicken on a tightrope, people – I am most excited to be playing the role of ringmaster. Oh, the power!
I need a costume, though, so I went browsing at a thrift store. I scored a tuxedo-looking ladies’ shirt and a black velour jacket that is positively spangled with silver glitter. It needed some modification, though. Sooooo – chop!
“Ladies and Gentleman! Behold the wonder that is still a jacket with value!! Watch in awe and horror as the Magnificent Lauren chops without pattern, plan or skill!”
“That’s right, folks – she’s using white thread! For though she does not have black thread, she knows how to wield a Sharpie!”
“Direct your attention to the finished product! Short in the front and long in the back! Yes, good people, she is wearing a mullet! Note how she does not fear holding the butt of that wild animal! Such bravery!”
See you at the circus. You’ll have to draw your own ticket.
You MUST take a picture of the chicken on a tightrope.
Put Cricket on a tightrope too, while you’re at it. I bet that would be amazing!
All I got is that the last picture, caption and write up made me laugh out loud (and I am covering the prayer vigil).
Oops. 😀
Wow! A circus! The kindergarten graduation I’m doing at the end of May is just about putting me over the edge. You’re amazing!
You are incredible, Lauren! Will you be adding a top-hat to the ensemble?
I currently have two to choose from -- such luxury, eh?
The skill set is sustainable….you will make it until you are 60!
Absolutely amazing! Will you bring the circus attire to the family reunion and help all the Sommerer kiddos do one????
You are incredible!!! Excellent tailoring skills! I think you are the one with all the super powers. Oh and please make a video of the circus….please, please, please!!!!
That’s awesome! I love thrift stores. And cat butts.
When I picked Lauren up yesterday, some of the the kids showed me their acts. They were pretty amazing. There was a strong man and a tight rope walker. One guy could pluck his eyeball out of his head and put it back; another could pull the tip of his thumb off and reconnect it. Amazing stuff.
Well done Lauren! Ehhem…..Ringmaster!
Is Seward in the mountain time zone?
That jacket is so cute!! You should wear it every once in a while still : )
So do we get to hear more about the actual circus performance???