It's been a slow, painful decline over the past few months, and now Elliot's down to two pairs of pants and four t-shirts that he's willing to wear. Thankfully the t-shirts are somewhat presentable, because Pair of Pants "A" are a size three pair of grey sweats with cuffs that are too short and knees you can see through, and Pair of Pants "B" are a blue pair of sweats that are baggy and very clown-like. I can understand his aversion to jeans, but he's got other pants that aren't jeans that he refuses to wear. And when I say refuse, I mean all out screaming refuse. I just don't go there any more...I do laundry instead and make sure Pants A and B are clean.
As for t-shirts, again I don't understand it. Especially because many of the t-shirts he refuses to wear he wore quite happily two months ago. I realize part of a preschooler's makeup is to try to exert some control, but I ran out of patience on this one about three weeks ago.
So. On to the point of my post. I thought a workable solution would be to find some more sweat pants for him. But can I find any in this city? NO. And don't tell me it's the wrong time of year because I HAVE found fleece pants. And yes, he'll wear those, but it's a bit hot for them right now. I've been to several different places, including consignment stores, and have come up empty-handed.
So if anyone sees a size four pair of sweat pants in their travels, BUY THEM. PLEASE.
As an aside, Amy also refuses to wear jeans, but it's not an issue. Why? Because of cotton leggings. They are everywhere, they are cute, and they are comfortable. Thank God. One is all I can handle.
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On the other hand...
He could insist on wearing skirts. But, I have some in plaid that can very reasonably be called "kilts." If anyone sees a child sized sporran in their travel, pick that up for me :)
mission: target
I'm on it!
I was just in Target last night strolling past the little kid clothes, wondering if I should pick something up for the only little kiddes I know: Amy and Elliot. But then I didn't because we are all trying to reduce the stuff we have and you have always said the kids have plenty of clothes.
I am certain that I will find sweat pants as they had them in the girls department. So, a little more detail please. Size 4, but any preferred colours? Elastic cuff or not? Car, truck 'boy' logos ok but I'm assuming no 'name' brands, right? Can you tolerate a Cars related logo?
What about t-shirts? Should I make an attempt there? Would it help if these clothes came from Lizzy?
And since Lizzy may be giving something to Elliot, is there anything Amy could use that I could pick up so that she doesn't feel left out? Could Amy use the most adorable pair of cowboy boots ever made? The sizes were too small for Lizzy, but by God there were cute. They are flat and look pretty rugged considering they are cheap and girly. And they have an side zipper so you can get the on/off easy enough. Just give me some idea of shoe size and I'll get the next size up to be safe.
all hail leggings
Natasha went through a period when she was about 4 when she refused to wear pants. Skirts and dresses only. Thankfully her wonderful aunty Siggy loved to buy her brightly coloured leggings which she willingly wore.
My advise to you: this too shall pass.