In the wake of a very long day at work I receive a text from the Princess (my sis) reminding me of a motherly duty that tomorrow is Alien day at school and that my Lil Bit would like a pink and green Tutu and crazy hat they found via Pinterest. 
Sigh. 

Saying no, we can use something silly we’ve got at home would be easier………………So I made this one 

…after a quick stop to the store for some last minute tule and googly eyes. Why doesn’t the Moose ever have arts and crafts duty? Being a working mom can be tough sometimes but, I know that when I see her sweet little face in the alien costume tomorrow my heart will swell and today’s exhaustion will be worth it. Plus, there’s always coffee…