because some battles are just not worth fighting
And when you choose not to fight them, your daughter goes outside to play wearing a mismatched striped shirt and striped skirt, light-up Princess tennis shoes, and Christmas socks. In June.
But it doesn’t really matter. She’s happy, I’m happy. Play on, kid.
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Two battles I don’t fight with my kids: clothes (as long as they are weather-appropriate — I’ve had to convince Kate it really is too hot for her winter coat this summer) and food. I’m totally with you on this one. Besides, she matches! Red and green stripes and red and green socks! and stripes go with stripes, right?
Kate could care less about clothes (although she is passionate about nightgowns right now), but Flora has some pretty interesting combos.
Twitter: jayesel
- June 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm |
Agreed on the weather-appropriateness! And if we’re actually going somewhere nice (a party or something), I’ll make her wear something normal. I’ve actually been surprised at how aware she is about matching- she usually does a decent job. But sometimes I think she just likes to be silly or stubborn or whatever, and this is what happens. HA. It’s entertaining, if nothing else :)
Twitter: scrumpydaddy
That outfit is HAWT! ;-) Do they make that in adult sizes? I’ll have to get it for Rachel. (No no no no no)
It’s great that you have a picture of it, though! Tag that one as something to review with her when the fashion police start invading her brain. :-)
Twitter: jayesel
- June 30th, 2010 at 8:53 pm |
oh you’d better believe we’re saving this picture for blackmail!
Twitter: kidthingsnet
That’s my philosophy, too. Except my daughter prefers to dress in her brothers’ clothes.
Don’t look at it as a battle lost. It’s an opportunity won. An opportunity for your little princess to be creative and independent. And look kind of adorable.
Twitter: jayesel
- June 30th, 2010 at 8:54 pm |
Exactly! :) There are so many more important ‘issues’ in parenting, if she wants to go around looking like a goofball, I say more power to her! ha
I actually love her top and skirt together. Super cute!!
Andrew couldn’t care less about what he’s wearing. We’ll see if that changes when he’s a teenager. Ha!
Twitter: melissity
Love her style. :) I think it rocks that a little kid can just pick out the things they like, put it all into an outfit, and think they look awesome. Really, it’s just too bad that self-confidence doesn’t last forever!
I’ve always let Oliver go with his carefully chosen mismatched socks… it’s sort of his trademark style now, and everyone looks for it, lol.
Twitter: jayesel
- June 30th, 2010 at 8:54 pm |
He’s a trendsetter!
Twitter: AllisonB
I LOVE it! And you are so right about some battles not being worth it. When Alex pulled on his tall socks and boots last night in the 80 degree weather? Totally not a battle worth fighting over. He did the same thing this morning, and was complimented on his “cute shoes” by an elderly couple ;)
No harm, no foul. Go have fun, kiddo!
Awesome! I love what they pick out at this age. My oldest starting being aware of her choices around age 6…she’s quite good at it now!
it’s not that bad :)
heidi wears 2 different coloured socks almost all of the time :)
She is totally going to grow up to be a fashion icon! :)
And, I must say, I all for picking battles. About two weeks ago I took my daughter to Dunkin Donuts. An older woman approached me and goes, ‘Miss – do you know your daughter’s shoes are on the wrong feet?”. Yep – and it’s ok I replied. The woman’s look of shock was priceless as I am sure I had my usual ‘take that smirk’ on my face. And, really, I was ok with it. Because, well, 1 – she insisted she put them on herself (any help would have resulting in a meltdown) 2 – I was just happy she even HAD shoes on (because it’s summer and she seems to think that she doesn’t have to wear shoes) and 3 – It’s not a battle I choose to fight with her.
Twitter: melissa_listens
I once overheard a woman at the grocery store say (about a child dressed similar) “Ugh, how can any parent let their child out in public like that!?”
Um….Because it’s easier than fighting them to put on matching clothes. Some fights matter and this? Not worth the fight. :)
Besides I think it’s freaking adorable, because the kids are so proud they picked it out on their own!