Aug
13
2008
We’re off to see the wizard
Repurposing, we’ve all done it. A ribbon for a belt, a coat for a pillow, a basket for a basket. Ok, so the last one doesn’t sound that impressive, but I have to tell you, in the flesh it was incredible.
My husband decided a few months back that our daughters would love The Wizard of Oz. They fell hard for the Wicked soundtrack so he thought between the music, the ruby red slippers, and Glinda it would be a slam dunk. It was harder to find than we imagined, managing only just this week to snag a copy from a friend.
He was right, the girls adore it. Avery talks about watching, “the girl take a walk,” and Briar, ever the performer and enchantress wants to live it. Yesterday she took our diaper caddy and emptied the contents tidily next to a small table. She then proceeded to stand, little basket in hand, watching the movie and every so often jumping to mimic the dance number skips that Dorothy does, all the while clutching her little basket.
Repurposed to truly spectacular effect.
Anyone know where I can find a pair of ruby red slippers?
