Looking Good!

When they were little I could dress them in matching outfits - sometimes with each other or with me.  If they were having a bad morning I would zip a screaming toddler into what I wanted them to wear and carry a very angry little person to the minivan.  I would shop for them and pick what I wanted them to wear.

Those days are over.  And it is one of those times where "interesting" can mean difficult, irritating and awesome.  :-)

Mary's favorite outfit these days usually consists of a giant women's blouse from the Goodwill (picture polyester with polka dots or floral in a size 2x that hangs on her body to her knees).  She pairs the giant blouse with a pair of tights or leggings and a belt.  Boots.  She looks awesome and unique.  It is not a look that many of us could pull off, but you know, you're only 15 once.

Frank requested a tuxedo with a morning coat.  It's for his Halloween costume (he is dressing up like the 12th (11th?) Dr. Who), but he said that he would also wear it for chorus and band concerts.  I have no doubt that is true.  Last year he wore his pinstripe suit every other week or so.  He would find opportunities to wear his suit.  And the year before that it was a vest and bow tie.  The kid likes to look sharp.  So a tuxedo it is, kiddo.  We found a few online and I told him I would order one for him this weekend.  "With tails, mom, don't forget," he said as I dropped him off at school today.