There have been a lot of posts on other sites about shopping for baby clothes. I don't know if it's just that time of year, or if the sand in adoption's hourglass is starting to move for some of us. But the stores have benefited from waiting parents lately.
I, on the other hand, am a female anomaly. I hate shopping. BUYING is fun, but I dread the actual act of shopping. I did, however, gather the courage to go to Target this week, and I spent some time bruising my debit card online. My purchases haven't all arrived yet, but I thought I'd show you some of the items that come with older child adoption. First, you have to know the rules:
- Matching attire is optional.
- Anything with a recognizable character on it that can inspire semi-violent play acting is appreciated.
- Sports-related items are also karasho (good).
- Engleeski (English) writing is OK, as long as it's accompanied by a recognizable image of some sort. If not, it must first be approved by a man.
- Peanut reserves the right to say nyet to every shirt he owns and then go back and select the first one I presented. It's a very fun game.
- Clothes deemed cool one day can all of a sudden become babyish the next. It's very important to respect this progression in clothing.
- Dirty shirts are perfectly acceptable. Ice cream stains? Ni chevo! (No big deal.)
This is the item that broke all the rules. My suggesting that Peanut wear this shirt caused him to cross his arms in an X shape and say NYEEEEET! Notice the tag is still attached.
The super-cool toasty warm Spiderman coat. Sure to delight Peanut with hours of pretend web-slinging and climbing the walls. "Mama, s'matri... Spiderman!"
American football, BMX, and basketball. These long sleeve t-shirts will pass the Peanut test according to rules #3 & #4.
And the piece de la resistance....
The Power Ranger costume. Suitable for wearing while riding bikes, going to the store, playing at the park, and attending black tie affairs.
Love the Power Rangers "formal wear." Maybe D could borrow it for the next big corporate event. Might be a little small though.
Cute clothes!
But nevermind me! Actually, please don't listen to me at all. Great outfits!
Jen