A Chinese Girl

* Disclaimer: Mom, if you are reading this, I am not making fun of you, nor am I upset in any way.  This was just funny to me.  Readers, please understand that my mom is Chinese, as am I, as is Abigail (well, half to be exact).

My mom and dad came to visit this summer (yes, I need to update the blog with our summer activities) and among other things, my mom and I were able to go to the Kids' Exchange.  No, this is not where you go to trade in your kids.  This is a huge event at the state fairgrounds where you can get used kids' things for super cheap.  Anyways, my mom picked up this outfit for Abigail:

Very cute, right?  After putting it on Abigail and having her parade around the house with us in pursuit with our cameras, my mom suggests, "Maybe she can be a little Chinese girl for Halloween."

Now, I totally get what my mom means: Abigail doesn't wear clothes like this on a regular basis, therefore, it is somewhat of a costume.  And people wear costumes on Halloween. 

But the thought of being a traditional ethnic person for Halloween was quite funny to me.  And probably somewhat insulting to others.  But really, more funny to me.  Thanks, Mom, for the laugh.  And the somewhat serious reminder of how incredibly not in touch we are with our Chinese-ness.

And while Abigail will have fun wearing this outfit, this frugal mom is probably going to stick with the pig costume that was bought last year and not worn because it was too big.  Hey, at least the pig costume is also pink.