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Halloween History: Part One

Halloween One: Superman

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Halloween Two: Bumble Bee

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Halloween Three: Bunny Rabbit

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So far, I think the theme is "leotards." If I remember correctly, I really wanted to be a ghost for Halloween when I was three. Unfortunately, I hadn't thought of the fact that I didn't like having anything over my face. The moment the sheet went over my head, I freaked out -- and the ghost costume was out.

Halloween Four: ???

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An all red outfit and a tiara? Was I a bejeweled lobster? An angry princess? When you consider that I wore my tiara nearly contantly, too, that might not even have been part of my costume. It was kind of an every day accessory at that point.

I really wish I knew what answer I gave to bewildered parents that year as I trick-or-treated. Rogue fireman? Clifford the big red dog?

Interestingly enough, my costume this year is leotard-like as well. I guess the more things change, the more they stay the same.

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