SammyeGail
02-07-2011, 03:14 PM
I have talked to the school several times about the boys starting, today was their first day. They are in the Pre-K program. I asked several times (each different person I talked to, so I would hear it from several sources) about the schools uniform policy and how it applies to Pre-K. Was told each time it doesn't apply to Pre-K, they are much more relaxed with what they wear, the policy isn't necessary until Kindergarten, etc. I had quickly explained to them we just re-located to the area, I actually have too much clothes for my kids already, lol, it was such a relief that they could wear what winter/spring wardrobe I already have. 'Oh, yes, they can wear what they have' they say.
Then DH drops off the last bit of paperwork Fri., and meets N's teacher. She says they *strongly suggest* the uniform code. :irked:. Well, I have some things that are very close. The code is navy, khaki pants (no cargo pockets) or blue jeans (only blue). Tops can be polo, tee, henley, etc. The colors say white, navy, the school colors are gold and a cobalt blue. I was also told for the school they are happy with any shade of blue or yellow, pastels, blue-greens, etc.
DH and I debate, then fight the entire weekend about this. He goes on and on about how he doesn't want them to stand out. I had some khaki's and a button down blue and white stripe shirt for N to wear and dark khaki's and ecru henley for J to wear.
I ended up spending $200 at LandsEnd, plus the $30 for 1 day shipping. I like LE fine, but N is barely growing in to a 5T, I had to get the 5/6 tops for him (next size smaller was 4) J is in a 6, but has a long torso so I ordered the 7 for him. Also, LE tops fit them both terrible. They are both skinny. I know LE tops run wide. These tops are going to hang off of them and hit their lower hips. But DH is happy :banghead:. I guess its better they go by 'strongly suggested' dress code and they look sloppy than give me time to find things that fit them. Of course I only get cobalt blue and gold tops, some khaki pants on sale.
We show up at school today and are asked to wait on one of the teachers. I watch what kids coming in are wearing. I see chocolate brown pants. I see PURPLE pants and a purple skirt on 2 different girls. Numerous *dress code* violations. I have to point each and every one out to DH. He's like 'ok, ok, maybe they don't enforce it very much'. These were regular school kids. Then we go thru the Pre-K hall, kids have on graphic tees, any and all shades of blue and yellow. Even pants! One girl had on a blue and green striped shirt with the turquoise matchings knit pants.
So while I had to go to Target and get tops last night, wash and dry them, find l/s shirts here that matched them ok to wear underneath, DH was screwing off on the internet.
What was so bad is that we argued all weekend about this. $230 gone to Landsend and their tops don't even fit my boys well. Whats the worst is that when DH argued with me he really talked down to me, that hurts so much. Our relationship has gotten so much better and then he has to get an attitude about the school uniforms for Pre-K, all anal about the first day. He was just cruel to me about it. Jeez.
Then DH drops off the last bit of paperwork Fri., and meets N's teacher. She says they *strongly suggest* the uniform code. :irked:. Well, I have some things that are very close. The code is navy, khaki pants (no cargo pockets) or blue jeans (only blue). Tops can be polo, tee, henley, etc. The colors say white, navy, the school colors are gold and a cobalt blue. I was also told for the school they are happy with any shade of blue or yellow, pastels, blue-greens, etc.
DH and I debate, then fight the entire weekend about this. He goes on and on about how he doesn't want them to stand out. I had some khaki's and a button down blue and white stripe shirt for N to wear and dark khaki's and ecru henley for J to wear.
I ended up spending $200 at LandsEnd, plus the $30 for 1 day shipping. I like LE fine, but N is barely growing in to a 5T, I had to get the 5/6 tops for him (next size smaller was 4) J is in a 6, but has a long torso so I ordered the 7 for him. Also, LE tops fit them both terrible. They are both skinny. I know LE tops run wide. These tops are going to hang off of them and hit their lower hips. But DH is happy :banghead:. I guess its better they go by 'strongly suggested' dress code and they look sloppy than give me time to find things that fit them. Of course I only get cobalt blue and gold tops, some khaki pants on sale.
We show up at school today and are asked to wait on one of the teachers. I watch what kids coming in are wearing. I see chocolate brown pants. I see PURPLE pants and a purple skirt on 2 different girls. Numerous *dress code* violations. I have to point each and every one out to DH. He's like 'ok, ok, maybe they don't enforce it very much'. These were regular school kids. Then we go thru the Pre-K hall, kids have on graphic tees, any and all shades of blue and yellow. Even pants! One girl had on a blue and green striped shirt with the turquoise matchings knit pants.
So while I had to go to Target and get tops last night, wash and dry them, find l/s shirts here that matched them ok to wear underneath, DH was screwing off on the internet.
What was so bad is that we argued all weekend about this. $230 gone to Landsend and their tops don't even fit my boys well. Whats the worst is that when DH argued with me he really talked down to me, that hurts so much. Our relationship has gotten so much better and then he has to get an attitude about the school uniforms for Pre-K, all anal about the first day. He was just cruel to me about it. Jeez.