Over the past year or so my 7-year-old son has become very interested in World War II. He has watched a couple specials on the History Channel and enjoys books detailing artillery, equipment, and world leaders during that time. It's blown my husband and I away because his level of interest is pretty involved; he looks at maps, studies and inquires about alliances, and is irritated that France didn't do more. He has very strong opinions, can articulate his thoughts and support his points. Of course those points are simple and direct, but well-stated nonetheless.
I was loving his historical interest, his big ol' brain, his desire to learn.....up until the point he hit me with this zinger: "Can I be Hitler for Halloween?"
"Sure sweetie whatever you want...wait....what did you just say?"
"I said, can I be Hitler for Halloween?"
This question came out of nowhere while we dined upon Leggo waffles. I watched him as syrup dripped from his chin and he wiped his mouth with his shirt collar, trying to lick it back off again.
"Ummmmm.......no," I responded in a perplexed voice. For a moment we just stared at each other with tilted heads while we simultaneously chewed.
"Why not, Mom? He's really famous, he has a costume and I can wear a wittle moustache and everything." (he still sounds like Elmer Fudd when he says his L's, R's and W's) "AND," he added, Abbi could be Mrs Hitler!" Again, excellent points from a 7-yr-old mind when considering Halloween theme and attire. I was in a real jam. It took a few days but I finally was able to explain the reasoning behind my emphatic no.
For just a moment, however, I did imagine my 2 precious darlings gallivanting around town as Hitler and Ava Braun, scoring all the Butterfingers and Sour Patch Kids they could. I also thought about the annual picture of the neighborhood children and what it would look like: John is a great hobo, Jennifer's Raggedy Ann costume is too precious....and Patrick is a dead-ringer for Adolf. Things that make ya' go hmmm....
Amazing-u so funny!
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