tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425299903051226357.post2302768401057302770..comments2022-11-02T20:29:39.865+08:00Comments on Grow. Cook. Sew.: On getting dressed.. Or not.Katie: Grow.Cook.Sew.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01977957769627178106noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425299903051226357.post-19194110811982885692012-06-12T23:31:46.068+08:002012-06-12T23:31:46.068+08:00Tell me about it! None of my daughter's reason...Tell me about it! None of my daughter's reasons are related to fashion or looking pretty, it's all about too tight, too loose, too itchy, too scratchy. Even the trackie pants that I resorted to buying last week are no good. All she will wear is pyjamas! Love your blog, good luck with the house. We live in a little weatherboard too and love it. Kirsty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425299903051226357.post-66338210724665911672012-06-07T05:51:18.134+08:002012-06-07T05:51:18.134+08:00I've just started this phase with my little gi...I've just started this phase with my little girl, Lyra. She's got such definite opinions on clothes at two-and-a-half, and like you, I wonder daily at where this trait came from. I'm the type of gal that doesn't even wear makeup, and owns only four pairs of shoes; whereas Lyra coordinates and matches and adds accessories better than I ever could. And corrects me when things aren't quite as harmonious as she'd like. <br />But, ah! All that washing! <br />I don't have any advice for you and sweet Sophie; but if you find a solution that works, please pass it on. I have a feeling that there are lots and lots of mama's in the same position with their headstrong girls :)<br /><br />Happy Thursday!<br /><br />xQuill and Ink Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12018173384573228280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425299903051226357.post-80621968576885156232012-06-06T00:25:35.195+08:002012-06-06T00:25:35.195+08:00^
It also helped when I wore the same skirt, every...^<br />It also helped when I wore the same skirt, every day, for about a year straight in 2nd grade. Mom didn't argue, I think she was just glad I got dressed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425299903051226357.post-72409157509338620592012-06-06T00:24:01.364+08:002012-06-06T00:24:01.364+08:00I was JUST like that myself growing up! My poor m...I was JUST like that myself growing up! My poor mom... I think she eventually made me pick out my outfit the night before, and no changing allowed. I don't even think it had to do with "looking pretty," maybe it was more of an identity thing, if that makes any sense. I still love clothes (and still change my outfits a bit before I'm ready to head out the door), but I'd say I have a pretty healthy/normal self image.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425299903051226357.post-83598060837171835962012-06-05T18:23:49.436+08:002012-06-05T18:23:49.436+08:00oh I have a girl like that too. She tells me its n...oh I have a girl like that too. She tells me its not pretty enough when she doesn't like an outfit I've chosen. Got me stumped where she gets it from too, as I sit her in my trackies and uggies (defiently not pretty). She is slowly growing out of it though (shes 4.5) but now making some 'intersting' fashion choices :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632583614863675870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425299903051226357.post-25080092269477106802012-06-05T17:11:37.271+08:002012-06-05T17:11:37.271+08:00Katie, this is my life too. Matilda 4.5yrs is a NI...Katie, this is my life too. Matilda 4.5yrs is a NIGHTMARE with clothes. Everything is either "silly" or "ridiculous". She would happily were a shoestring strap dress in the middle of winter. I dread our mornings as it always ends in tears (usually her but often me too)!<br /><br />We are certainly not a family that obsesses about clothes. We keep telling her it doesn't matter what you wear it's what's on the inside that counts. With 3 girls in the house I'm dreading our clothing future.<br /><br />For me it's bring in school uniforms next year.<br />Oh nearly forgot we also change shoes 15 times too and then end up wearing too small shoes because they are more "pretty"'<br /><br />Aaarrgggh - if you he any tips please pass them on to me.<br /><br />Regards, kym <br />(Potts.family)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425299903051226357.post-56599350535526320412012-06-05T16:51:30.144+08:002012-06-05T16:51:30.144+08:00Oh the joys! We have the same issue here, but with...Oh the joys! We have the same issue here, but with our BOY!! Yes, you've never met someone so fashion concious as our 4year old. Not sure where it comes from, but we did learn to deal with it.....the rule is he can change as many times as he likes but he has to fold and put away the last outfit first or he can't get changed the next day at all.....it has worked so far!! Good luck xAt Number 32https://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425299903051226357.post-4635382942725941462012-06-05T14:51:41.915+08:002012-06-05T14:51:41.915+08:00We have wardrobe issues here at the moment too onl...We have wardrobe issues here at the moment too only ours revolve around my big girl doing 'outfit changes' in the middle of the night, often into a fairy dress or 'pretty party dress' :) I was going to suggest the choosing the outfit together the night before but sounds as though you've already given that one a go. Hmmmm....<br /><br />My daughter told me the other day that she didn't want to put leggings under her skirt (on a freezing cold day) because it 'looked silly' and I was baffled as to where such a comment came from. When I asked her who told her it looked silly, she couldn't explain. <br /><br />It sounds like you're doing all the right things Katie and perhaps it's just a phase. Will Sophie have a school uniform next year? Maybe you could tell her that during the week you chose her outfit and let her choose it on the weekend days?Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697932926715802541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6425299903051226357.post-12314892622287333582012-06-05T13:43:53.230+08:002012-06-05T13:43:53.230+08:00this isn't something we've had to deal wit...this isn't something we've had to deal with. Minty has grown up in her cousin's boys hand me downs and it never seems to worry her. I'm not convinced it's anything we have or haven't done though - one of my friends really struggles with this with her daughter and they really aren't a family that places emphasis on material things or looks. hope you find a solution for Sophie - it's hard enough getting kids ready in the morning without a battle over clothes!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141836406113250543noreply@blogger.com