October 2011 Moms

A sticky situation.

MIL bought my each of my kids a French sailor suit when she was in France this summer.  Complete with beret with the red pom pom on the top.  Now don't get me wrong I love them on girls.  On little girls I think they are the knees of the bee.  On boys though, well they are just a little, what's the right word...pretentious? Poncey? they are really not my style.  So DD's I adore.  DS's I have never put on him.  MIL mentioned when she gave it to us that she had DH baptised in a French sailor suit.  I said, at the time because I was drinking wine, that maybe it would be something to try for DS.  Well DS is getting baptized next weekend.  It's snowing here.  The outfit is shorts and a t-shirt.  Soooo not putting my son in that for the weekend.  I told DH this and he agreed, the church is either super hot or freezing cold depending on how many people were at the service beforehand.  I went to a formal children's store and got DS a three piece light brown suit (complete with tie and pocket square.  Seriously.  It's a-freaking-dorable. 

So here is my thought.  I am going to put DS in the sailor suit, get a portrait of him in it, get DH's portrait from when he was a baby in his sailor suit, having them framed together and give it to MIL.  Good idea? 

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Re: A sticky situation.

  • Fantastic idea!  I think we all have to deal from time to time with outfits for our LOs that we aren't in love with.  Your solution seems like it should appease all parties!
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  • I think this is an excellent compromise.
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  • Great idea!

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  • That was actually going to be my suggestion. Get a print for her and one for you to put out when she's over. Fold it up with the photo and hope you get a DIL who loves sailor suits, or maybe one you hate and can torture with it lol.
  • I think it's a great idea and your MIL will love it. The outfit is inappropriate for the weather there anyways and the picture will be something she can keep and look at every day.
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