Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 In a message dated 12/15/01 10:47:45 AM Central Standard Time, shippd@... writes: > My wife buys the best clothes for our kids and each morning we send them to > school looking like a million dollars (though worth much more). I used to > chide her about this saying how they will be playing out in the mud, doing > things in PE, spilling stuff on them in art and cafeteria, why not send them > in regular clothes? Well she was on the right track. These clothes improved > our kids self-esteem and won them respect from the teachers and admiration > from other students. Everywhere we go in town, someone knows our kids. And > every day at school they get complimented on how they look. HI I too am guilty of this, mainly because Sara is my last daughter...the youngest In our area I know first impressions are important soooooo if Sara is going to have a difficult day at least she will be cute heehee believe it or not she does act better when she's dressed up, hmmmmmmmmm Kent maybe a study on this for behavior lol Anyway now Ive made Sara a clothes horse, she only asked for " party dresses " for her Bday. And if I put anything uncool on her she will say " Mom I look like a geek " I got my oldest daughter a pair of leather boots (to the knee) for Christmas and now Sara wants a pair. I told her when she's 's age I will heehee works everytime Kathy mom to Sara 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 In a message dated 12/15/01 10:47:45 AM Central Standard Time, shippd@... writes: > My wife buys the best clothes for our kids and each morning we send them to > school looking like a million dollars (though worth much more). I used to > chide her about this saying how they will be playing out in the mud, doing > things in PE, spilling stuff on them in art and cafeteria, why not send them > in regular clothes? Well she was on the right track. These clothes improved > our kids self-esteem and won them respect from the teachers and admiration > from other students. Everywhere we go in town, someone knows our kids. And > every day at school they get complimented on how they look. HI I too am guilty of this, mainly because Sara is my last daughter...the youngest In our area I know first impressions are important soooooo if Sara is going to have a difficult day at least she will be cute heehee believe it or not she does act better when she's dressed up, hmmmmmmmmm Kent maybe a study on this for behavior lol Anyway now Ive made Sara a clothes horse, she only asked for " party dresses " for her Bday. And if I put anything uncool on her she will say " Mom I look like a geek " I got my oldest daughter a pair of leather boots (to the knee) for Christmas and now Sara wants a pair. I told her when she's 's age I will heehee works everytime Kathy mom to Sara 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 When was just little my daughter was in high school. There was a sped class, not included of course, and they went around as a group. She said you could always tell them anyway because they were not dressed in style, or anything. And I have seen this myself, boys with crew cuts when the others were wearing it long, things like that. Anyway, she said, whatever you do make sure dresses like the other kids! I'd have done that anyway but I always remember her reminder. I also remember sending kids to school all neat and clean and picking them up all scroungy looking. My daughter especially, she wore a pony tail and it was always hanging loose when she came home, and her clothes would be dirty, specially sox. Makes you wonder. wasn't usually so bad, but he didn't have a pony tail either. A boy in 2nd grade told if she'd gain some weight and do something about her hair, he'd marry her. He was nothing to write home about either. Wonder where he is now, she's done both those things and is single. Oh well. Jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 When was just little my daughter was in high school. There was a sped class, not included of course, and they went around as a group. She said you could always tell them anyway because they were not dressed in style, or anything. And I have seen this myself, boys with crew cuts when the others were wearing it long, things like that. Anyway, she said, whatever you do make sure dresses like the other kids! I'd have done that anyway but I always remember her reminder. I also remember sending kids to school all neat and clean and picking them up all scroungy looking. My daughter especially, she wore a pony tail and it was always hanging loose when she came home, and her clothes would be dirty, specially sox. Makes you wonder. wasn't usually so bad, but he didn't have a pony tail either. A boy in 2nd grade told if she'd gain some weight and do something about her hair, he'd marry her. He was nothing to write home about either. Wonder where he is now, she's done both those things and is single. Oh well. Jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Hello everyone, I know sometimes it is hard to find correct-fitting clothes for children with Down syndrome. However, if you can find them, it's always best to send them in the latest in-styles like Nike, Hilfiger, Old Navy, etc. My wife buys the best clothes for our kids and each morning we send them to school looking like a million dollars (though worth much more). I used to chide her about this saying how they will be playing out in the mud, doing things in PE, spilling stuff on them in art and cafeteria, why not send them in regular clothes? Well she was on the right track. These clothes improved our kids self-esteem and won them respect from the teachers and admiration from other students. Everywhere we go in town, someone knows our kids. And every day at school they get complimented on how they look. Me, I'm a casual dresser. I make a normal causal dresser look all dressed up. But believe me when it comes to kids, clothes make the difference (they've always said this about adults but I learned it was true about kids too) Husband to (who should have been a fashion designer) Father to , Kristi, , and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Hello everyone, I know sometimes it is hard to find correct-fitting clothes for children with Down syndrome. However, if you can find them, it's always best to send them in the latest in-styles like Nike, Hilfiger, Old Navy, etc. My wife buys the best clothes for our kids and each morning we send them to school looking like a million dollars (though worth much more). I used to chide her about this saying how they will be playing out in the mud, doing things in PE, spilling stuff on them in art and cafeteria, why not send them in regular clothes? Well she was on the right track. These clothes improved our kids self-esteem and won them respect from the teachers and admiration from other students. Everywhere we go in town, someone knows our kids. And every day at school they get complimented on how they look. Me, I'm a casual dresser. I make a normal causal dresser look all dressed up. But believe me when it comes to kids, clothes make the difference (they've always said this about adults but I learned it was true about kids too) Husband to (who should have been a fashion designer) Father to , Kristi, , and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 This is why I totally agree with school uniforms. Here in Oz ( Australia for those of you who don't know me ) all our schools have uniforms. Seniors are different to Juniors. Our Juniors are yrs 7 thru to 10, and our seniors are yrs 11 and 12. obviously, yrs 11 and 12 are the " important " ones-this is our HSC years. We have " muffty " days, where everyone wears their " normal " clothes to school, and they pay a small fee, which goes to whatever cause they are all working for. most kids wear sneakers to school, some school shoes, or sandals-there is no real regulation with shoes. david shipp wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I know sometimes it is hard to find correct-fitting clothes for children with Down syndrome. However, if you can find them, it's always best to send them in the latest in-styles like Nike, Hilfiger, Old Navy, etc. > > My wife buys the best clothes for our kids and each morning we send them to school looking like a million dollars (though worth much more). I used to chide her about this saying how they will be playing out in the mud, doing things in PE, spilling stuff on them in art and cafeteria, why not send them in regular clothes? Well she was on the right track. These clothes improved our kids self-esteem and won them respect from the teachers and admiration from other students. Everywhere we go in town, someone knows our kids. And every day at school they get complimented on how they look. > > Me, I'm a casual dresser. I make a normal causal dresser look all dressed up. But believe me when it comes to kids, clothes make the difference (they've always said this about adults but I learned it was true about kids too) > > > Husband to (who should have been a fashion designer) > Father to , Kristi, , and > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 This is why I totally agree with school uniforms. Here in Oz ( Australia for those of you who don't know me ) all our schools have uniforms. Seniors are different to Juniors. Our Juniors are yrs 7 thru to 10, and our seniors are yrs 11 and 12. obviously, yrs 11 and 12 are the " important " ones-this is our HSC years. We have " muffty " days, where everyone wears their " normal " clothes to school, and they pay a small fee, which goes to whatever cause they are all working for. most kids wear sneakers to school, some school shoes, or sandals-there is no real regulation with shoes. david shipp wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I know sometimes it is hard to find correct-fitting clothes for children with Down syndrome. However, if you can find them, it's always best to send them in the latest in-styles like Nike, Hilfiger, Old Navy, etc. > > My wife buys the best clothes for our kids and each morning we send them to school looking like a million dollars (though worth much more). I used to chide her about this saying how they will be playing out in the mud, doing things in PE, spilling stuff on them in art and cafeteria, why not send them in regular clothes? Well she was on the right track. These clothes improved our kids self-esteem and won them respect from the teachers and admiration from other students. Everywhere we go in town, someone knows our kids. And every day at school they get complimented on how they look. > > Me, I'm a casual dresser. I make a normal causal dresser look all dressed up. But believe me when it comes to kids, clothes make the difference (they've always said this about adults but I learned it was true about kids too) > > > Husband to (who should have been a fashion designer) > Father to , Kristi, , and > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 In the Burke book, " A Special Kind of Hero " , his mother was quoted as saying something along the lines that no matter what, he won't be made fun of for the way he's dressed. I agree with that. I send both boys to school in nice clothes, and spend the little extra to do it. Kids can be so cruel, and they will find so many things to tease about. I can't stop it all, but at least he will be a snazzy dresser. Sounds vain, uppity, shallow, whatever, but true. He's a great kid, and I can go that extra mile to get him in the door. His personality can take over after that...Beth In a message dated 12/15/2001 8:44:47 PM Central Standard Time, huie@... writes: > > My wife buys the best clothes for our kids and each morning we send them > to school looking like a million dollars (though worth much more). I used > to chide her about this saying how they will be playing out in the mud, > doing things in PE, spilling stuff on them in art and cafeteria, why not > send them in regular clothes? Well she was on the right track. These > clothes improved our kids self-esteem and won them respect from the > teachers > and admiration from other students. Everywhere we go in town, someone > knows > our kids. And every day at school they get complimented on how they look. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 In the Burke book, " A Special Kind of Hero " , his mother was quoted as saying something along the lines that no matter what, he won't be made fun of for the way he's dressed. I agree with that. I send both boys to school in nice clothes, and spend the little extra to do it. Kids can be so cruel, and they will find so many things to tease about. I can't stop it all, but at least he will be a snazzy dresser. Sounds vain, uppity, shallow, whatever, but true. He's a great kid, and I can go that extra mile to get him in the door. His personality can take over after that...Beth In a message dated 12/15/2001 8:44:47 PM Central Standard Time, huie@... writes: > > My wife buys the best clothes for our kids and each morning we send them > to school looking like a million dollars (though worth much more). I used > to chide her about this saying how they will be playing out in the mud, > doing things in PE, spilling stuff on them in art and cafeteria, why not > send them in regular clothes? Well she was on the right track. These > clothes improved our kids self-esteem and won them respect from the > teachers > and admiration from other students. Everywhere we go in town, someone > knows > our kids. And every day at school they get complimented on how they look. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 In a message dated 12/15/01 9:49:31 PM Central Standard Time, djackht@... writes: > > In the Burke book, " A Special Kind of Hero " , his mother was quoted as > > saying something along the lines that no matter what, he won't be made fun > of > for the way he's dressed. I agree with that. I send both boys to school > in > nice clothes, and spend the little extra to do it. Kids can be so cruel, > and > they will find so many things to tease about. I can't stop it all, but at > least he will be a snazzy dresser. Sounds vain, uppity, shallow, whatever, > > but true. He's a great kid, and I can go that extra mile to get him in the > > door. His personality can take over after that...Beth > > I've always been careful that has nice clothes on when he goes to school but he went through a stage for the last few months where he was very tactily defensive and would only wear these old ratty T-shirts with snip holes (from learning to use a scissors). I hated it because he looked like no one cared. Thankfully he is over (knock on wood) this problem and is looking good again. Karyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 In a message dated 12/15/01 9:49:31 PM Central Standard Time, djackht@... writes: > > In the Burke book, " A Special Kind of Hero " , his mother was quoted as > > saying something along the lines that no matter what, he won't be made fun > of > for the way he's dressed. I agree with that. I send both boys to school > in > nice clothes, and spend the little extra to do it. Kids can be so cruel, > and > they will find so many things to tease about. I can't stop it all, but at > least he will be a snazzy dresser. Sounds vain, uppity, shallow, whatever, > > but true. He's a great kid, and I can go that extra mile to get him in the > > door. His personality can take over after that...Beth > > I've always been careful that has nice clothes on when he goes to school but he went through a stage for the last few months where he was very tactily defensive and would only wear these old ratty T-shirts with snip holes (from learning to use a scissors). I hated it because he looked like no one cared. Thankfully he is over (knock on wood) this problem and is looking good again. Karyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Our old school system had uniforms, it was wonderful and I miss it so much. So do the girls actually. Never a squabble about what to wear to school, and all the students were on the same playing field so to speak. All the kids wore khaki and green, no one stood out for what they wore, be it old hand me downs, or designer clothes. Sharon Mom to (10, DS) and (6) Re: Clothes for Kids with Ds This is why I totally agree with school uniforms. Here in Oz ( Australia for those of you who don't know me ) all our schools have uniforms. Seniors are different to Juniors. Our Juniors are yrs 7 thru to 10, and our seniors are yrs 11 and 12. obviously, yrs 11 and 12 are the " important " ones-this is our HSC years. We have " muffty " days, where everyone wears their " normal " clothes to school, and they pay a small fee, which goes to whatever cause they are all working for. most kids wear sneakers to school, some school shoes, or sandals-there is no real regulation with shoes. david shipp wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I know sometimes it is hard to find correct-fitting clothes for children with Down syndrome. However, if you can find them, it's always best to send them in the latest in-styles like Nike, Hilfiger, Old Navy, etc. > > My wife buys the best clothes for our kids and each morning we send them to school looking like a million dollars (though worth much more). I used to chide her about this saying how they will be playing out in the mud, doing things in PE, spilling stuff on them in art and cafeteria, why not send them in regular clothes? Well she was on the right track. These clothes improved our kids self-esteem and won them respect from the teachers and admiration from other students. Everywhere we go in town, someone knows our kids. And every day at school they get complimented on how they look. > > Me, I'm a casual dresser. I make a normal causal dresser look all dressed up. But believe me when it comes to kids, clothes make the difference (they've always said this about adults but I learned it was true about kids too) > > > Husband to (who should have been a fashion designer) > Father to , Kristi, , and > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Our old school system had uniforms, it was wonderful and I miss it so much. So do the girls actually. Never a squabble about what to wear to school, and all the students were on the same playing field so to speak. All the kids wore khaki and green, no one stood out for what they wore, be it old hand me downs, or designer clothes. Sharon Mom to (10, DS) and (6) Re: Clothes for Kids with Ds This is why I totally agree with school uniforms. Here in Oz ( Australia for those of you who don't know me ) all our schools have uniforms. Seniors are different to Juniors. Our Juniors are yrs 7 thru to 10, and our seniors are yrs 11 and 12. obviously, yrs 11 and 12 are the " important " ones-this is our HSC years. We have " muffty " days, where everyone wears their " normal " clothes to school, and they pay a small fee, which goes to whatever cause they are all working for. most kids wear sneakers to school, some school shoes, or sandals-there is no real regulation with shoes. david shipp wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I know sometimes it is hard to find correct-fitting clothes for children with Down syndrome. However, if you can find them, it's always best to send them in the latest in-styles like Nike, Hilfiger, Old Navy, etc. > > My wife buys the best clothes for our kids and each morning we send them to school looking like a million dollars (though worth much more). I used to chide her about this saying how they will be playing out in the mud, doing things in PE, spilling stuff on them in art and cafeteria, why not send them in regular clothes? Well she was on the right track. These clothes improved our kids self-esteem and won them respect from the teachers and admiration from other students. Everywhere we go in town, someone knows our kids. And every day at school they get complimented on how they look. > > Me, I'm a casual dresser. I make a normal causal dresser look all dressed up. But believe me when it comes to kids, clothes make the difference (they've always said this about adults but I learned it was true about kids too) > > > Husband to (who should have been a fashion designer) > Father to , Kristi, , and > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2001 Report Share Posted December 17, 2001 I think that if a child is in clean and somewhat trendy clothing, they will look great!! It really isn't about the name-brand. It really depends on the family budget. I would rather see a child in cute, but Clean no brand clothing, then in the name brand things and have the family budget overextended and having the parents working 2nd jobs in order to dress them that way!! Time with children is more important. It is true that children can certainly be cruel, and that is where it is our responsibility to teach our children that it isn't about what someone wears but what's inside them! Maybe then the country wouldn't be in credit card debt, trying to keep up with the es. I guess you may think I'm a little hypocritical, since Gavin is the poster child for Gap. BUT, it's been ten years since we've had a little one in our family. So he is very loved and overindulged by Nana and Pop Pop and Aunts and and an Uncle. So his overflowing closet comes from many different sources. We have also found the quality of the name brand clothes to last soo much longer. He's still young enough to wear some of the Gymboree clothes, which lasts years!! Old Navy seems to be a popular one on the list, but we were not impressed at all with the quality. So we usually stick to Gap. But, if we were to go to Wal Mart and see something we liked, we would NOT overlook it, simply because it wasn't designer label. Also, if it wasn't financially possible, we wouldn't buy the designer things. I am also a true bargain shopper. We do love yard sales, and have found some incredible bargains there! Also we have alot of outlets here, which also have great sales. But our favorite is Ebay! If you've never shopped on Ebay, check it out! (www.Ebay.com). We come across soo many steals that we can't resist. I've been selling and buying on Ebay for over 4 years, and it is safe!! The Gap website also offers sales all the time. So even though Gavin is always well dressed, not all of his things are retail prices. We do buy second hand as well as stay abreast of sales. Also, if it wasn't for his large " fan club " , it might be a different story. But, he will be taught to love everyone, regardless of their color, race, and certainly regardless of how they are dressed! Traci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2001 Report Share Posted December 17, 2001 I think that if a child is in clean and somewhat trendy clothing, they will look great!! It really isn't about the name-brand. It really depends on the family budget. I would rather see a child in cute, but Clean no brand clothing, then in the name brand things and have the family budget overextended and having the parents working 2nd jobs in order to dress them that way!! Time with children is more important. It is true that children can certainly be cruel, and that is where it is our responsibility to teach our children that it isn't about what someone wears but what's inside them! Maybe then the country wouldn't be in credit card debt, trying to keep up with the es. I guess you may think I'm a little hypocritical, since Gavin is the poster child for Gap. BUT, it's been ten years since we've had a little one in our family. So he is very loved and overindulged by Nana and Pop Pop and Aunts and and an Uncle. So his overflowing closet comes from many different sources. We have also found the quality of the name brand clothes to last soo much longer. He's still young enough to wear some of the Gymboree clothes, which lasts years!! Old Navy seems to be a popular one on the list, but we were not impressed at all with the quality. So we usually stick to Gap. But, if we were to go to Wal Mart and see something we liked, we would NOT overlook it, simply because it wasn't designer label. Also, if it wasn't financially possible, we wouldn't buy the designer things. I am also a true bargain shopper. We do love yard sales, and have found some incredible bargains there! Also we have alot of outlets here, which also have great sales. But our favorite is Ebay! If you've never shopped on Ebay, check it out! (www.Ebay.com). We come across soo many steals that we can't resist. I've been selling and buying on Ebay for over 4 years, and it is safe!! The Gap website also offers sales all the time. So even though Gavin is always well dressed, not all of his things are retail prices. We do buy second hand as well as stay abreast of sales. Also, if it wasn't for his large " fan club " , it might be a different story. But, he will be taught to love everyone, regardless of their color, race, and certainly regardless of how they are dressed! Traci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2001 Report Share Posted December 17, 2001 In a message dated 12/16/01 9:34:31 PM Central Standard Time, cindysue@... writes: > has two pair of sweat pants. One has his school logo on the leg and > the other one is a starter one. He does wear both to school now and then. > He often experiences stomach aches from the carbatrol he is on...when I > know > he is or did the day before, I'll put the sweats on him. > > > > 's teacher and I had this discussion since it doens't look like he will be able to do fasteners before next year (middle school time). We noticed that lots of kids where the wind pants that aren't the noisy fabric. Gap makes a nice style. I have yet to try this but a nice option. I see many of the college students that come to our house wearing these. Karyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2001 Report Share Posted December 17, 2001 In a message dated 12/16/01 9:34:31 PM Central Standard Time, cindysue@... writes: > has two pair of sweat pants. One has his school logo on the leg and > the other one is a starter one. He does wear both to school now and then. > He often experiences stomach aches from the carbatrol he is on...when I > know > he is or did the day before, I'll put the sweats on him. > > > > 's teacher and I had this discussion since it doens't look like he will be able to do fasteners before next year (middle school time). We noticed that lots of kids where the wind pants that aren't the noisy fabric. Gap makes a nice style. I have yet to try this but a nice option. I see many of the college students that come to our house wearing these. Karyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2001 Report Share Posted December 17, 2001 I also shop on ebay and sold.com. Being in Australia it is hard to find bear in the big blue house clothes for BJ. Kellie had trouble finding Wiggles stuff ( so did I , but we won't go into that here ) and we both found some great stuff on the sites I even got bear slippers- I hope BJ likes 'em gavinsaunt1@... wrote: > I think that if a child is in clean and somewhat trendy clothing, they will > look great!! It really isn't about the name-brand. It really depends on the > family budget. I would rather see a child in cute, but Clean no brand > clothing, then in the name brand things and have the family budget > overextended and having the parents working 2nd jobs in order to dress them > that way!! Time with children is more important. It is true that children can > certainly be cruel, and that is where it is our responsibility to teach our > children that it isn't about what someone wears but what's inside them! Maybe > then the country wouldn't be in credit card debt, trying to keep up with the > es. > > I guess you may think I'm a little hypocritical, since Gavin is the poster > child for Gap. BUT, it's been ten years since we've had a little one in our > family. So he is very loved and overindulged by Nana and Pop Pop and Aunts > and and an Uncle. So his overflowing closet comes from many different > sources. We have also found the quality of the name brand clothes to last soo > much longer. He's still young enough to wear some of the Gymboree clothes, > which lasts years!! Old Navy seems to be a popular one on the list, but we > were not impressed at all with the quality. So we usually stick to Gap. But, > if we were to go to Wal Mart and see something we liked, we would NOT > overlook it, simply because it wasn't designer label. Also, if it wasn't > financially possible, we wouldn't buy the designer things. > I am also a true bargain shopper. We do love yard sales, and have found some > incredible bargains there! Also we have alot of outlets here, which also have > great sales. But our favorite is Ebay! If you've never shopped on Ebay, check > it out! (www.Ebay.com). We come across soo many steals that we can't resist. > I've been selling and buying on Ebay for over 4 years, and it is safe!! The > Gap website also offers sales all the time. > So even though Gavin is always well dressed, not all of his things are retail > prices. We do buy second hand as well as stay abreast of sales. Also, if it > wasn't for his large " fan club " , it might be a different story. > But, he will be taught to love everyone, regardless of their color, race, and > certainly regardless of how they are dressed! > Traci > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2001 Report Share Posted December 17, 2001 I also shop on ebay and sold.com. Being in Australia it is hard to find bear in the big blue house clothes for BJ. Kellie had trouble finding Wiggles stuff ( so did I , but we won't go into that here ) and we both found some great stuff on the sites I even got bear slippers- I hope BJ likes 'em gavinsaunt1@... wrote: > I think that if a child is in clean and somewhat trendy clothing, they will > look great!! It really isn't about the name-brand. It really depends on the > family budget. I would rather see a child in cute, but Clean no brand > clothing, then in the name brand things and have the family budget > overextended and having the parents working 2nd jobs in order to dress them > that way!! Time with children is more important. It is true that children can > certainly be cruel, and that is where it is our responsibility to teach our > children that it isn't about what someone wears but what's inside them! Maybe > then the country wouldn't be in credit card debt, trying to keep up with the > es. > > I guess you may think I'm a little hypocritical, since Gavin is the poster > child for Gap. BUT, it's been ten years since we've had a little one in our > family. So he is very loved and overindulged by Nana and Pop Pop and Aunts > and and an Uncle. So his overflowing closet comes from many different > sources. We have also found the quality of the name brand clothes to last soo > much longer. He's still young enough to wear some of the Gymboree clothes, > which lasts years!! Old Navy seems to be a popular one on the list, but we > were not impressed at all with the quality. So we usually stick to Gap. But, > if we were to go to Wal Mart and see something we liked, we would NOT > overlook it, simply because it wasn't designer label. Also, if it wasn't > financially possible, we wouldn't buy the designer things. > I am also a true bargain shopper. We do love yard sales, and have found some > incredible bargains there! Also we have alot of outlets here, which also have > great sales. But our favorite is Ebay! If you've never shopped on Ebay, check > it out! (www.Ebay.com). We come across soo many steals that we can't resist. > I've been selling and buying on Ebay for over 4 years, and it is safe!! The > Gap website also offers sales all the time. > So even though Gavin is always well dressed, not all of his things are retail > prices. We do buy second hand as well as stay abreast of sales. Also, if it > wasn't for his large " fan club " , it might be a different story. > But, he will be taught to love everyone, regardless of their color, race, and > certainly regardless of how they are dressed! > Traci > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2001 Report Share Posted December 17, 2001 > << I read someone's else post that said something about overalls fitting their > child best. I either didn't see or can't remember if they mentioned how old > their child is but what I believe at least for boys is that at a certain age > (5) typical boys are no longer wearing overalls. >> has been wearing primarily overalls for the past couple years because they look much nicer over her belly than most other types of clothing. We have long pants for winter, and shorts for summer, and they are great. However, both SpEd and regular preschool would rather have her in " easier " clothes so she can work on toileting skills. Elastic waist jeans and chinos are out.... they fall down too fast. Leggings are better, but still slip down under the belly and make her diaper sag. Dresses are difficult to pull up in the back before you sit down on the potty. So what's a girl to do :-) Too bad suspenders aren't in for the preschool set..... she could keep her pants up, yet slide them off easily for potty time. Unfortunately, this would be going against the " stylish and nice " look most of us want for our kids (no matter where we shop!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2001 Report Share Posted December 17, 2001 > << I read someone's else post that said something about overalls fitting their > child best. I either didn't see or can't remember if they mentioned how old > their child is but what I believe at least for boys is that at a certain age > (5) typical boys are no longer wearing overalls. >> has been wearing primarily overalls for the past couple years because they look much nicer over her belly than most other types of clothing. We have long pants for winter, and shorts for summer, and they are great. However, both SpEd and regular preschool would rather have her in " easier " clothes so she can work on toileting skills. Elastic waist jeans and chinos are out.... they fall down too fast. Leggings are better, but still slip down under the belly and make her diaper sag. Dresses are difficult to pull up in the back before you sit down on the potty. So what's a girl to do :-) Too bad suspenders aren't in for the preschool set..... she could keep her pants up, yet slide them off easily for potty time. Unfortunately, this would be going against the " stylish and nice " look most of us want for our kids (no matter where we shop!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2001 Report Share Posted December 18, 2001 <<... Jordan loves to wear t shirts and has just discovered that he really likes to layer them over a long sleeved shirt. Turns out that is what most of his classmates in the K class are wearing. >> Are you saying a t-shirt (short sleeve) over another shirt that is long sleeve? I've never seen that look Gail http://www.emandan.freeserve.co.uk/ted.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2001 Report Share Posted December 18, 2001 <<... Jordan loves to wear t shirts and has just discovered that he really likes to layer them over a long sleeved shirt. Turns out that is what most of his classmates in the K class are wearing. >> Are you saying a t-shirt (short sleeve) over another shirt that is long sleeve? I've never seen that look Gail http://www.emandan.freeserve.co.uk/ted.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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