What Not To Wear - Episode 2

I will describe this lovely outfit from top to bottom. On top: a white onesie topped with a blue Spiderman shirt, topped with a "I saw the baby chicks at Hills Bank" shirt, topped by Makayla's cute pink night gown.

On bottom: jeans, topped by Ricky's red pajama pants, accompanied by green and yellow socks (these are his favorite "bear socks" that I referred to in the previous "episode").

If you think Andrew looks upset in these pictures, you're right--and it's not because I dressed him up in this outfit and made him pose for a picture so I could put it up on the blog---I'm NOT that kind of mom. He created this outfit all on his own. He is crying because as I was loading the washing machine, he found another shirt that he wanted to wear on top of his ensemble. I quickly threw it in the washer and started the machine, so the door would lock and he couldn't get it out (we have a front loader at his level). He was really mad at me for that one.

I will admit that I did let Andrew out of the house like this--there are some fights that are just not worth my time and effort--especially since I was just going to pick up Ricky at preschool and run in the Post Office. He was only seen by a couple of people who did not seem to notice his outfit--either that or they have somebody like this at their house, so they understand.

Stay tuned!

Comments

Debbie said…

I agree that there are sometimes you just have to let them be kids. I have let Tyler wear a few crazy things too. Andrew is so cute!

March 27, 2009 at 9:17 PM

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