Cute Halloween story

[TinaZ]

Hi all:

I wanted to share this fun little story from Halloween. I dressed as, well, mostly me (Tina), but I glammed up a bit with a pinkish wig, choker, pink dress and crinoline and purple lip gloss. Sweet Baby Cakes and I were at our small town Halloween carnival with our dogs - two mini poodles - when three little Frozen princesses and their moms approached. The girls, all around 3 years old, I'g guess, wanted to pet our dogs, so the moms asked permission.

Our littlest poo is a bit skittish, but wouldn't ever snap, so I said sure, but crouched down to the kids' level to keep our puppy calm.

That's when the littlest princess stopped and stared into my eyes. She got lost in my face for a few tics, then finally asked me, "Are you wearing a costume?"

Wow! It maybe is the nicest thing anyone has ever said about me. I teared up a bit, actually.

But pulling myself together, I responded, "Kind of. Are you wearing a costume, or are you really a princess?"

She laughed and said it was a costume. So I said, "Well, I bet your mom thinks you're actually a princess. So maybe yours is only kind of a costume, too!"

I left it at that. I'll let her folks handle gender questions. But hopefully I started them off on the right path.

But that girl not being sure whether my look was the real me, or a costume, is a moment I will treasure forever.

Thanks little princess!

[Krististeph]

That was a awesome response- turn the question around as a compliment to the kid. Very swift presence of mind Tina! Good for you, that was very cute!

Triple snaps for that one!

[mykell]

wait a minute, it took you a week to share an sweet experience like that !!

saw a picture of you with that wig somewhere and it didnt look like a costume to me either....very Z-ish...

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Tina, From out of the mouths of babes , That's just priceless.

[IamWren]

What a sweet story. Love it.
Handled unbelievably well. Amazing.

[Donna Holm]

That made me tear up beautiful story.

[Rachael Leigh]

Such a sweet story thanks for sharing

[Princess Ludwyna]

That's really a cute story.

[carhill2mn]

It is a cute story! I think that the exchange between you and the little girl is precious!

[jazmine]

(thumbs-up)
That was awesome!!

[kaleyg]

very sweet!

[TinaZ]

wait a minute, it took you a week to share an sweet experience like that !!

saw a picture of you with that wig somewhere and it didnt look like a costume to me either....very Z-ish...

Yeah ... There's a complicated back story to this year's Halloween, so I was debating whether to share anything.

Nutshell - this was the first time SBC and Tina were out together, and, to put it mildly, that aspect of the night was a disaster. Very sad. My exchange with those little girls was the lone bright moment in a pretty dark night, sadly.

[Angie G]

That's so sweet Tina. And way cool hun.
Angie

[Donna Holm]

TinaZ sense you spelled the beans a little you might as well tell the whole story. Please.

[Marcelle]

Hi Tina,

Long time no see . . . thanks for sharing . . . what a sweet story and well handled on your part.

Cheers

Marcelle

[TinaZ]

TinaZ sense you spelled the beans a little you might as well tell the whole story. Please.

Hi Donna: I appreciate your concern, but part of the tension was about feelings of insecurity, and if I posted here all about it (from my point of view) it would be disrespectful of me and it would make those issues worse. We continue to work on our dialogue with each other, so I'm hopeful of positive steps for us. Part of that is me honoring her feelings. I hope that makes sense.

[josrphine]

Hi Tina z , I had one of those moments too. I had gone to the local Casino for a dress for halloween party. In between I was going back an forth to my room to change. As i was at the elevortor this women look at me an ask me if I was a man or women ,I did say man she said dam you look good. Did not win anything but felt great the rest of the night, oh yea a women did pick me up. Jo

[OCCarly]

Tina Z you were a friendly voice and face on Youtube when I was trying to figure myself out. I am going to say a prayer to Our Lady of Perpetual Diversity and Tolerance just for you.

[GeorgeA]

A story out of Art Linkletter!

[SamanthaSometimes]

That is such a cute story and you handled the situation so well. I hope the other issues that came up that night work out to your mutual benefit.

[Beverley Sims]

Children are Sooo! observant.

They see through any disguise like X Ray vision.

[Ally 2112]

Very sweet story and i think you handled very nicely .I have heard little girls or boys ask their mom or dad why i had long hair .The parents were very polite and said sometimes boys have long hair and it seem to satisfy them and answer their question .I realize it is not quite the same as your post it did make me feel better