Pink bunny costume for DS?!?!

kkelly08

We all love "A Christmas Story," so when we found out we're having a boy, DH's sister laughed and said she can't wait to give DS a pink bunny suit like Ralphie's.

Voila! When exchanging presents for Christmas, she gave DS a pink bunny suit she bought online and said she wants one picture w/ him in it.  So, DH and I just uncomfortably laughed and ignored that comment.  So, SIL's hubby made a comment that if we take one picture of DS in it, SIL's "heart would melt,,," Again, we reacted the same way...indifferent.

Now, the costume has a picture of a little baby girl in it b/c it's PINK, has a pink bow on the front on top of some pink and white design.

I told DH I'm totally against DS wearing a girl's costume, so he said maybe we can put him in it and take him over to SIL's house on one condition that no pictures are to be taken.

I'm still against it because I don't want my poor innocent baby boy subjected to something like that when he's totally unaware of it.  If he were older (like 8 or 9 like Ralphie), that might be different.  But, I don't want to upset DH, but I'm hoping he'll understand.

Am I overreacting? What would you do in this situation? TIA!

robbie3982

I think it would be a lot worse if he were older.  I'd probably just take the picture to appease SIL.  If you're totally against it though, don't.

My SIL got DS a shirt that said "I love my Auntie" written in pink sparkly letters.  I took a pic of him in it, sent it to her and he never wore it again.

LoveEeyore

I'm a stubborn sort.  I'd have taken a pic if they hadn't been so darn pushy about it.  I'd probably say, "And when you have a child, you're welcome to borrow it for all the pics you want."  And when they say what;s the big deal, I'd simply reply "I'm not the one making any deal of it- I said thank you for the gift, didn't I?"

 But I am a b!tch the second anyoone tries to force me to do anything- especially if it were to involve my kid and be simply a matter of their amusement.

BlairWaldorf

I honestly think it's hilarious & you should do it.

kiki4

Honestly, yes, I think you're overreacting just a bit.  I personally wouldn't do it because my DH's ex did something similar with their son when he was an infant and I'll be damned if I do anything that woman does.  I suspect if you just put it away and let it go for a month or two they will forget about it - and if not, then you can tell them it's too small and doesn't fit DS, but you'll save it in the event that you have a little girl somewhere down the line.

kkelly08

it's 6-12 month size!! lol

Chrysallys

Umm it's a costume and he's a baby, who gives a sh!t that it's a "girl's costume"? Who is to even know?

Honestly, I think you are way overreacting. But then I think the whole gender role crap is incredibly stupid and have already bought my son a baby doll and play food to give to him in the future. Plus, he rocks his pink bunny slippers.

BlairWaldorf

Chrysallys:

Umm it's a costume and he's a baby, who gives a sh!t that it's a "girl's costume"? Who is to even know?

Honestly, I think you are way overreacting. But then I think the whole gender role crap is incredibly stupid and have already bought my son a baby doll and play food to give to him in the future. Plus, he rocks his pink bunny slippers.

My FIL had a f*cking cow at the Christmas dinner table when I said that Harrison is getting a play kitchen next year from Santa. 

Until Nate reminded him that he had a play kitchen that he LOVED as a toddler. 

rebus82

You. Are. Overreacting. 

It's a stupid costume. Take the picture, be done with it. I doubt your SIL plans to post it on the internet with a caption about her adorable "niece." Everyone, and I mean everyone, will get the joke. There are probably five people in the whole of the US who haven't watched that damn movie, so it's not like the pink bunny costume will be lost on anyone.  

The fact that you said "poor innocent boy" like somehow the costume is going to warp him is kinda sad. You think it would be funny when he's older and aware of the situation? It wouldn't be, unless he's into pink bunny costumes (which judging from your post, you would do anything to avoid.) 

Chrysallys

BlairWaldorf:

Chrysallys:

Umm it's a costume and he's a baby, who gives a sh!t that it's a "girl's costume"? Who is to even know?

Honestly, I think you are way overreacting. But then I think the whole gender role crap is incredibly stupid and have already bought my son a baby doll and play food to give to him in the future. Plus, he rocks his pink bunny slippers.

My FIL had a f*cking cow at the Christmas dinner table when I said that Harrison is getting a play kitchen next year from Santa. 

Until Nate reminded him that he had a play kitchen that he LOVED as a toddler. 

Shoot son, DH is all over buying Sebastian a play kitchen. He had an Easy Bake Oven himself.

kkelly08

In my defense, I don't care about "boy" "girl" stereotypes...what bothers me is that SIL and her hubby are making such a HUGE deal of this...they think it's hilarious and keep pushing for it, which is making me that much more stubborn to give in.

I'm looking fwd to giving DS a play kitchen, too, and will teach him to appreciate all things despite society's labeling them gender-approp.