I was pretty eager to do a Game of Thrones costume this past year, but when my preschooler expressed interest in selecting the theme, I knew I'd never realise my vision of Moose as a tiny dragon. Looking back, I wish I waited a few more years to do a Wizard of Oz theme – something my kiddos would likely be on board with – and used that early phase, when it was still entirely up to me, to pick something a bit more PG-13 that they wouldn't otherwise sign off on. If you have a burning desire to make a Beetlejuice play or do something only adults would appreciate, like everyone dressing as a different pun (I see you, French Toast and Cereal Killer), I suggest you don't delay.
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