SQUARES!

Diary of a Mama….




“I don’t do squares!” My youngest told me as we were shopping in the boys department. But unfortunately for him, I won that day. I bought him two pairs of shorts with squares. If your wondering what squares are? It is actually “plaid.” I tried to convince him that all the famous skateboarders like Tony Hawk wear them. For some reason, he thinks I don’t know what “cool” is. So I pulled out my high school year book to show him; his Mother was voted “best dressed” her senior year. He wasn’t impressed!

My boys definitely have their own flare when it comes to fashion. I usually am the type to go with the flow. I have lost count on how many times I have run errands with a super hero or two. Spiderman likes Heb. I have to admit his web slinging does come in handy in the produce department. Boba Fett? Target. The cloths racks make radical, camouflage bunkers as he battles the Jedi. Snake eyes, the black ninja, loves furniture stores. The comfy coaches transform into building rooftops, perfect for a skilled martial artist to hop on. Ghost Rider loves ribs, and Indiana Jones prefers the Chinese buffet. My personal favorite is Gadget belt guy. This one he created. This hero is a floss, tong, stick, marble, flashlight carrying evil genius.

The oldest is a bit lower key. Conservative. He likes to blend in. Not stick out like a bedazzled glow stick. “Easy up easy down” is his mantra. If it has elastic he is good to go! He doesn’t like his hair fussed with. He loathes hair products. “It feels like sticks!” Boxers are his BFFs or best friends forever. LOL! He doesn’t like to feel confined. He doesn’t “do” open toe shoes like sandals. Crocs will be forever attached to his feet. He loves t shirts with his favorite characters on them. Oh! And he has to have pockets. This is the absolute must. Why? For all the tiny trinkets he carries around in them. If he finds himself with out pockets he uses his backup, his murse…or man purse. This fabulous accessory is actually a small camera case. Kudos for him! I love the idea of him being in touch with his inner femme fatal.

I remember when I found out we were expecting. I wanted a little girl! I never saw myself raising two boys. Now I can’t imagine my life without them. They have introduced me to a world I never knew. Super heroes, Hot Wheels, Legos and Dirt! I have learned that most everything can be washed. If not just toss it.

I believe it is important not to hinder my children’s development. Yes, I do believe that what they wear is crucial. They need to discover who they are. They need to wear many hats. My oldest may change, especially when the right girl skips by. I may find him with a handful of hair gel. He may even start wearing deodorant! LOL! I’ll keep my fingers crossed. I just know that I don’t want to be a Mother who refuses to let her children experiment. I know this is going to be tough. Especially when my youngest comes home with a Mohawk and body piercings. I know its coming! I will just have to take a deep breath and repeat…this too shall pass!



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