Now the really funny part about that story is his teacher called home to make sure I would not get upset with him. Honestly by now I am used to this whole deal. However, the Shag Man informed his teacher that I told him if he tore one more thing of clothing I would put him in a skirt. Oops, I did kind of make that remark once. Shopping once for pants that we can't keep knees in I did happen to joke with him about how I would make him wear kilts if he ripped another pair of pants. That was difficult to explain.
So now back to this year. Rocker ripped the zipper right off his jacket. He came home with it flapping in the breeze and has no idea how it happened. Oh, boy. Like a good mom I couldn't stand to have him coatless in the middle of winter so I go shopping again.
What is wrong with retail stores these days. It's the middle of January and there were bikinis and suntan lotion out. Nobody had winter clothes. AHHHGG!!!! The only time I go to multiple stores in one day is at Christmas time. I had to go to every store on our side of the river. Finally Penny's still carries winter clothes. Well after an excruciating day of shopping it was miraculously redeemed at Penny's. I got Rocker a $80.00 coat for $11.00. I think the Lord was extending me mercy for this horrible day. Happily Drama King and I went home and later that night we gave the coat to Rocker. Everything fits and he likes the color. Few!!! So now can anyone tell me of a good, indestructible brand of jacket I can get the boys? I am actually willing to pay good money for it, if it really stands up to the testing of my kids. Remember with three boys nicely spread apart in age it can be handed down. Please Help Me!!!!!!
The innocent years of winter before
they turned into international jacket assassins.
The innocent years of winter before
they turned into international jacket assassins.
5 comments:
I actually bought a bathing suit for #3 the other day because she started swimming lessons and I could not BEAR the thought of going through the tubbies of summer clothes to extract one measly bathing suit! So, I shelled out $10 at Target for a new one!
We get the winter coat woes here...#1 just told me this morning her zipper wasn't working. But, I admit to never having the kids bring home their coats in more than one piece....must be a "boy thing"!
The skirt thing had me lauging hard! I can picture the whole scenario, and it is really funny.
You cracked me up with the skirt threat!!! I can see myself doing something similar!
Anyways, Lands End is a good brand. Expensive, but last long. I think that is where my mil got my oldest his jacket and Z man is wearing this year and probably next! Its holding up well.
Then again, we don't seem to have too many problems with jackets in this house. Our problems tend to be with socks and jeans!
BTW - cool layout.
Wow - ripped the coat in two pieces? What do you feed that kid? Is there hidden caffeine in his diet? I'm cracking up here - that's just hilarious.
I have NO wisdom on long lasting, high quality coats. My boys are "all boy" but have never been that rough on anything but jeans. I could tell you stories about jeans! And if you haven't discovered the joy of Sears Kid Vantage program, email me and I'll share the good news. Let's just say that I rarely have to pay for new jeans now that I'm on my third boy . . .
Still laughing here - how DO you do it?!
I don't have any advice on your jacket problems, but I just wanted to let you know that really enjoy reading your blog. I am so glad that you are blogging!
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