30 Days Until 30 - Day 8

Counting down to 30. Come along with me on my journey! We are at day 8 now with only 23 left to go!! Today's topic could be titled "I'll never grow up" but cosplaying is for grown ups, too!

"Cos•play (noun): the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game."

When I was a kid, we called that playing dress up. Creating your own personality complete with costume or taking on that of a beloved fictional character is something all bright young minds attempt at some point in their lives. Some out grow the urge, while others make a living out of it.

Places like comiccons or times like Halloween really draw out those who may otherwise be introverted. I think I may dress up & play pretend now as a mother than I did as a child.

I always feed my children's imaginations, they need to be nourished & held to the utmost importance. Creative outlets are becoming less of the norm for kids today. Art & music are the first on the chopping block at school nationwide. My children are blessed with an amazing drama teacher at their school. My son specifically is a kinesthetic learner & lives for theater as much as he craves science lessons.

Playing pretend, cosplay, using your imagination, acting - whatever you want to call it - it wakes up & draws out things that might not otherwise see the light of day.

We had the unfortunate moment at the store today when a lady was expressing surprise that my daughter was in a Spiderman costume. She told her she loved spiders & superheroes. The lady said that it was "manly, but it's okay. Girls can do that.. they can wear either. Not boys though." I held my composure as we checked out. We all smiled & laughed. As we made our way to the car I gave the usual speech "everyone is entitled to their opinion no matter how misguided..."

My daughter held her head high. I let my son know he could be anybody he wanted to, even Wonder Woman. He scoffed at me. I'm just left wondering how that lady would've reacted had my baby girl still been rocking her Loki horns...

Remember, creative play builds confidence & imagination. And the family that cosplays together stays together!!