Fess Up! Letting your kid wear special clothes

[kransden]

I have a pair of white pants from the gymboree leaping lily pad line for dd. I adore them and I have never let her wear them because I know they will be ruined almost instantly. I know time is running out and she won't be able to wear them soon, but I can't bring myself to let her wear them. I ALWAYS have some lame excuse - it's a school day, it might rain etc. Does anybody else do this? What is wrong with me?

Karin and Katie 10/24/02

I have avoided buying DD any white skirts/pants/shorts b/c I know I would be just like you lol
I say put them on just for a picture, then sell them on ebay lol

I can very much relate...
My daughter is such a messy girl and has ruined so many gymbo and boutique outfits with her wreckless ways that I am very paranoid about what I let her wear. Right now I have many items that still have the tags on because I am afraid that she will destroy them. I am waiting to let her wear them when I can supervise her every move, so that she does not mess them up!! I literally dress her according to the lunch menu (no nice clothes on spaghetti or pizza day)! I just can not understand how my blood related daughter could have such disreguard for fashion!! I don't think there is anything wrong with you--we are just slaves to cute clothes and trying to protect our investments all at the same time!!

Paige

[sntm]

I'm the opposite -- if I'm going to pay that much, he's going to wear it lots! I just use lots of stain removers.
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[momathome]

I feel that way to a certain degree but then I get annoyed when I realize that one of their pricey outfits was only worn once or twice. Then I just put the stuff on them and kill it with oxiclean if disaster strikes. I have the little white shorts and shirt from Leaping Lillypads for Kasey and it is one of my favorite outfits on her - as long as she is not going to be outside rolling in the mud, I put it on her. Take the plunge - I am sure she will look adorable!