This means I have been very good on the consumption front as I no longer earn in the way I did before. But I had to laugh at the forming consumption pattern of a certain young man.
Saturday shopping is my idea of hell but I had to go to Kingston to order a new sofa in the Sofa Workshop sale. It was the only chance of affording one from there and I have to say they have a lovely selection and we had wonderful service. As we were in the Bentalls centre I popped in Gap to get a present for a neighbour who has just had a baby. Well the petit garcon was straight in there to select an outfit for himself! He spied a top which he insisted he 'needed for golf to look like Tiger Woods.' I started to protest but there was no point in upsetting a father/son moment.
I was caught between the idea of not having something just because you want it and also as I had not allocated any money for that purchase and being a indulgent parent! I was also quite impressed by his knowing what he wanted, the ability to create a look!! Anyway, given we never go shopping usually I thought there would be no real harm in it.
And he did look quite cute and grown up as he set off for the driving range the next day with his dad.
The petit garcon wears Gap Kids, polo shirt & chinos
Aw, so cute x
ReplyDeletePetit garcon is adorable. (My son loves those striped collared shirts too.)
ReplyDeleteOh, he is unbelievably cute! And he looks terrific in the shirt. I think it's important to indulge sometimes. Esp. when they know exactly what they want to be creative.
ReplyDeleteI like that he is paying attention to the way he looks at such a young age - don't discourage him x
ReplyDeleteSuper cute, such a dapper little chap!
ReplyDeleteHe looks gorgeous and very well chosen, too! x
ReplyDeleteToo cute!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Very well chosen - it's scary how well developed they are sartorially at such a young age!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, he's such a little style-setter! Very cute and stylish xx
ReplyDeleteI think we all know where he gets his amazing styling skills :) I'm actually really impressed by this- hopefully my children will have a style gene as well.
ReplyDeleteToo cute for words. It is amazing how little uns know what they want, down to how they wear it....Arghhhh I get blamed for that on a daily basis from OH for my Curly Haired Beauty's wardrobe crisis! She obvs gets it from me
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable story:)). I have three boys and when they make a beeline for clothes my heart does a little flutter as I'm so excited they are making sartorial choices for themselves. My lassie The Stylist however, the opposite, I have to um and ah and say no quite a bit which breaks my heart because I want to buy EVERYTHING for her. Your wee chap looks like a real little man in his very cute "Tiger Woods" t-shirt and golf bag:))
ReplyDeleteGosh he's getting so big! And he gets cuter each time you post about him!
ReplyDeleteGosh he's getting so big! And he gets cuter each time you post about him!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute boy and charming anecdote.
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My 6-year-old son has recently developed a love for athletic shoes. When I was his age, I had one pair, but he has several (which he alternates carefully so as to give each a good workout). Mr. C says that soccer players indulge the foot, so . . . that's my answer.
ReplyDeleteHe looks absolutely adorable! And I bet it's nice to see that he's got a talent for fashion, just like his mama.
ReplyDeleteHello to the worlds most stylish child! How cute does he look awwww!!
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